Erratic directional signals

[Wayf 51]

Hello all,

My 1951 Wayfarer is still 6 volt and has factory directionals but someone has done some rewiring: they replaced the rear sockets and wire-nutted the old and new wires together. The left turn lights work fine but the right ones stop clicking when the brakes are applied. Where should I start looking?

Thanks for your thoughts.

Fred

[busycoupe]

A bad ground will cause the symptom you describe.  Clean and check all of the connections and the ground connection to the right light socket. 

[Wayf 51]

Thank you, busycoupe.

[dpollo]

Busy coupe has it right.  The tail light inner housing relies on bolts from the back to hold it in place and provide a ground.  A quick fix is to remove the lens and drill a small hole through the back and insert a self tapping screw which will bite into the metal of the fender.  A better fix is to run a ground wire and secure a ground in the trunk compartment where moisture should not be a problem.

Edited June 17, 2017 by dpollo
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[Wayf 51]

Thank you, dpollo. Good to have options.