This was a great video and trust me there is not many of this kind or caliber to not only show a possible fix but the fact that you ran into so many problems try to do so answers alot of questions. I have a similar problem with this ghost indicator turn signal lights staying on when headlights are on. Never would have thought to check the contacts to make sure they are squeezed in to make better contact. Thank you for your video. Now let's check the light contacts on my 96 silverado. Great job and I will subscribe now.💯
I am surprised to find that someone (you) posted this. I have an 81 RV and just spent a bundle of cash to have the electrical re-wired. The shop doesn't necessarily work on the chassis wiring. When I got it back, oth blinker lights are staying on when the lights are on. Then when I turn the lights off and just turn the key to on, the right blinker light stays on. The right blinker does have an issue (like yours). When it's tapped, the blinker light and side blinker light will come on. I think I need to go through all of the wiring and connections that has anything to do with the blinker/parking lights. Thank you for this vid, it has led me in the right dirrection.
Hello Vernon, sorry to hear you are going through that. It's VERY frustrating to pay for a service like that and get poor results. I wish you good luck and I hope it ends up being something simple and easy to find. If the bulb contacts or sockets all check out good, then pay special attention to dirty ground connections. Those will cause all kinds of weird things to misbehave. Anyway, good luck and thanks for taking the time to leave me your nice feedback.
@@planesimple8514 I found the culprit. The ground wires leading into the sockets had brass male connectors that had partially broken and were making intermittent connections. I found some other male connectors that just happen to fit so I spliced those in. Thanks again for posting, it made a long diagnosis into a quick fix.
Very helpful, I replaced all lights in front of truck and when I turned on the headlights it was doing the exact same thing you just showed us so hopefully in the morning it will be the same outcome. When I was changing a couple of bulbs I did notice some nasty looking goop or corrosion which is probably the problem. Thank you.
Yeah, it took me longer than I care to admit to trouble shoot it the first time it happened. It was actually my dad the one who figured it out for me. I'm a grown man and he's still teaching me lessons! Lol... Lucky me for having him.
Your video was very helpful! I had the same problem with my 1997 Jeep Wrangler. Your video basically saved me hours of labor. Problem is now fixed! Thank you for posting!
Hello Chris, I'm happy to hear that you found it helpful. I'm glad it helped. Thank you for taking the time to write in a positive feedback. I appreciate it.
For a channel called Plane Simple, it took you a long time and a lot of not-so-simple conversation to share your solution. But hey, thanks for finally getting there at the 11 minute mark.
Thank you so much for this video, I had the same exact problem with my 94 YJ. So today I took my front marker light bulb out and put it back in and now my blinker works!!! Your Awesome!!
Hello Roll Tide, I'm glad that my simple video helped you out. Thank you very much for the nice comment and for taking the time to let me know and for the positive feedback. I appreciate it.
I got a 2000 (OBS) GMC same issue as well...I serviced the side marker socket thinking that's where the issue was, but nothing...and the readings from my power probe were even more confusing! Was dreading digging into this, thankfully stumbled on this vid...thank you! I'm sure now if I service the two parking light sockets I'll sort this out.
Good to hear man, good to hear. I'm glad I was able to help with my simple video. And thanks for taking the time to let me know. That's always encouraging and satisfying.
I have a 2002 Katana 750 and I am having the same problem where the left blinker stays on ghost like I will check the bulb and socket also the high beams cannot be turned off on the motorcycle if you have any input I would greatly appreciate it and thanks for making the video
Hello Deanfender, by all means check the bulbs and sockets, but in your case I'd suspect the switch assembly itself. Since both the headlight and the blinker are on the same switch assembly, the hole thing may be defective. But before throwing money and parts(the switch) at the bike, do double check your contacts and wires. Are you the original owner of the bike? If not could someone have re-wired the headlight to only use the high beam? Could the bike have been in a crash and the front fearing cracked or replaced and the wires damaged or wires wrong. Who knows...? With all those possibilities at play, the first step is to check all your connections, and then I'd check the switch itself. You should be able to take it apart and see if there's any damages or burning inside of it. Good luck.
@@planesimple8514 It's funny that you said that I bought the bike from a salvage yard and it was an Accident and it was like 2002 I rewired the Hanish put all the ferns and lights back on and it always worked but what it happened was like I said the headlight was staying on high beams but I charged a battery fully and I put it all back together and it went off the blink went off and the headlight went off and it actually functions properly now so I don't know if that had to do with the Alternator or the charging system
Hello Alex, that should be a two filament bulb, one filament for marker light(dim light) and the second filament (bright) for turn and hazards signals. At the risk of asking a dum question, have you checked that the bulb itself is good on both filaments? Because it may be that the filament for the marker light function is burned, and that's why it only illuminates on the night filament with the turn/hazards...
Cool..!! Congrats! That's great news. A great reason to have good friends. I'm glad you guys figured it out. That's similar to the problem I had, bad contact in the socket.
Do you know if the actual turn signals outside stay illuminated too? Or is it just the indicators in the instrument cluster? I'd suspect either the flasher (the relay looking thing under the dash somewhere that does the "click-clack, click-clack" of the turn signals), or the turn signal switch itself on the steering column. The flasher is cheap and you can pick it up at any auto parts store. The switch may a bit more expensive and harder to replace. Good luck.
@planesimple8514 I looked last night after I got home from work, and yes the turn signal light outside was illuminated too. I think it is a relay. Gong to check today.
I have something similar but different. My blinkers and brake lights work if headlights off but IF HEADLIGHTS ARE ON, front and rear left blinkers do not work, left brake light does not work, flashers don't work, and blinker light stays on on dash. Checked wires, checked fuses, swapped blinker with 4-way flasher, replaced both flashers, and changed blinker bulb. What do you think?
Wow martin sinclair, you are facing an uphill battle. I don't know what it could be but I would methodically go through all the connections. Since some bulbs share multiple functions like stop and turn signals, there is some counter intuitive flow of current going on that makes it difficult for the average person (referring to myself here) to troubleshoot. Don't assume that because a connection tests good with the meter that it will perform the same with a bulb in place. That's the trouble I had with mine and it drove me crazy. Something as simple as one or two dirty or worn contacts can cause all kinds of wired behavior like what you described. Again, since I wouldn't be able to diagnose your issue, the best advise I can go e you is what I said before... Go through all the connections to ensure proper contacts and clean up all grounds. The taillight housings depend on body ground to work and if there's any corrosion or dirt in the way, that current will find it's way somewhere else and cause things to misbehave. I'm not sure if this is any help, but it's the only thing I have. I wish you good luck and I hope you find and fix the problem soon and easily. Thank you for coming by Plane Simple.
Hey hey...!!! Look at that! That's awesome and it's great news Martin. Congratulations man! I'm glad you were able to fix it. You're welcome. Hopefully it didn't take too long to find the one problematic connection, and even if it took long, who cares? You fixed it.
@@planesimple8514 As you seem to have all the electrical answers have another question for u. I have a 92 Dodge D250 and on the highway at night lights are not quite good enough to illuminate a deer or moose that could run in front of me so want to buy some extra lights to put on the bumper. I'd like to put the switch beside my right hand on the cargo box between the seats so in the dark I can find it easily. Can u explain in layman's terms the wiring diagram? Is there a relay needed and how does the power wire attach at the fuse box? Do I need to install a new fuse in an empty slot? Thanks in advance
Hello martin sinclair, sorry it took so long to reply. The answer would've been too long to type in a comment so I have answered your question in a video. I called it "how to wire new auxiliary lights". I hope this helps and again, thanks for coming by Plane Simple
Could this also cause your dashboard lights to blink with the turn signal when your headlights are off? That’s the issue I’m having in addition to the turn signal being stuck on when the lights are on.
@@Bristowpistow Ya it was a bad turn signal light. Turns out the original owner never replaced it. It was burnt out and causing it to ground to the next available source which happened to be the dash. You must have a short somewhere that’s causing it to ground to the dash.
Hello Carter, I'm not familiar with that issue but it sounds like it would bet annoying really quick. I would disconnect the buzzer first, just so you you have to hear it while you fix the issue. Then I would go around every light and clean their connections, sockets, bulbs, grounds, etc. You saw it took me a while to find that bad bulb that was causing my issue. One dirty connection can act in all kinds of strange ways. At least cleaning and checking connections is something that you can do at home with simple tools and doesn't require expertise. I hope it works. Good luck.
Hello Dario, my pleasure. Were you able to figure out where the problem was and fix it? I hope you did. Let me know either way and share your findings here for all to see. Your findings may help someone else too. Good luck. Thank you for taking the time to leave me your comment and welcome to Plane Simple.
This was a great video and trust me there is not many of this kind or caliber to not only show a possible fix but the fact that you ran into so many problems try to do so answers alot of questions. I have a similar problem with this ghost indicator turn signal lights staying on when headlights are on. Never would have thought to check the contacts to make sure they are squeezed in to make better contact. Thank you for your video. Now let's check the light contacts on my 96 silverado. Great job and I will subscribe now.💯
Wow, thank you so very much for such a positive feedback man! It means a lot. Thank you. I hope this fixes your truck. Good luck.
I am surprised to find that someone (you) posted this. I have an 81 RV and just spent a bundle of cash to have the electrical re-wired. The shop doesn't necessarily work on the chassis wiring. When I got it back, oth blinker lights are staying on when the lights are on. Then when I turn the lights off and just turn the key to on, the right blinker light stays on. The right blinker does have an issue (like yours). When it's tapped, the blinker light and side blinker light will come on.
I think I need to go through all of the wiring and connections that has anything to do with the blinker/parking lights.
Thank you for this vid, it has led me in the right dirrection.
Hello Vernon, sorry to hear you are going through that. It's VERY frustrating to pay for a service like that and get poor results.
I wish you good luck and I hope it ends up being something simple and easy to find.
If the bulb contacts or sockets all check out good, then pay special attention to dirty ground connections. Those will cause all kinds of weird things to misbehave.
Anyway, good luck and thanks for taking the time to leave me your nice feedback.
@@planesimple8514 I found the culprit. The ground wires leading into the sockets had brass male connectors that had partially broken and were making intermittent connections. I found some other male connectors that just happen to fit so I spliced those in. Thanks again for posting, it made a long diagnosis into a quick fix.
Awesome! That's great news!
Thanks for coming back with an update.
Congrats!
Very helpful, I replaced all lights in front of truck and when I turned on the headlights it was doing the exact same thing you just showed us so hopefully in the morning it will be the same outcome. When I was changing a couple of bulbs I did notice some nasty looking goop or corrosion which is probably the problem. Thank you.
I once had a similar experience with a burnt-out brake light. Located it right away. It's a handy feature.
Yeah, it took me longer than I care to admit to trouble shoot it the first time it happened. It was actually my dad the one who figured it out for me. I'm a grown man and he's still teaching me lessons! Lol... Lucky me for having him.
Your video was very helpful! I had the same problem with my 1997 Jeep Wrangler. Your video basically saved me hours of labor. Problem is now fixed! Thank you for posting!
Hello Chris, I'm happy to hear that you found it helpful. I'm glad it helped. Thank you for taking the time to write in a positive feedback. I appreciate it.
For a channel called Plane Simple, it took you a long time and a lot of not-so-simple conversation to share your solution. But hey, thanks for finally getting there at the 11 minute mark.
Thank you so much for this video, I had the same exact problem with my 94 YJ. So today I took my front marker light bulb out and put it back in and now my blinker works!!! Your Awesome!!
Hello Roll Tide, I'm glad that my simple video helped you out.
Thank you very much for the nice comment and for taking the time to let me know and for the positive feedback.
I appreciate it.
Had the same problem with my Hyundai Elantra. Just knocked on the headlight and it went away. Thanks a bunch!
Awesome! Happy to hear that!
Thanks for letting me know.
I have a 94 gmc truck that was driving me crazy some problem. Thank you great video.
My pleasure E.M.G. I'm glad it helped 👍
I got a 2000 (OBS) GMC same issue as well...I serviced the side marker socket thinking that's where the issue was, but nothing...and the readings from my power probe were even more confusing! Was dreading digging into this, thankfully stumbled on this vid...thank you! I'm sure now if I service the two parking light sockets I'll sort this out.
Good luck!
I hope it works.
My boy I got a 01 Silverado doing the same thing and you saved me time/ possible money, GOODLOOKIN
Awesome!!
That's very good to hear.
Thank you for taking the time to write in and give me your positive feedback. I appreciate it.
😎
Well I’ll be dipped. Thank you for saving hours.
This guy's a genius.
Far from that, but thank you! 😂
Oh thank god mine went off on it’s own while watching this lol
Great video. I will be checking mine tomorrow.
Man thank you you’re a life saver
Good to hear man, good to hear.
I'm glad I was able to help with my simple video.
And thanks for taking the time to let me know. That's always encouraging and satisfying.
Ha! Great video, very helpful!
Thank you. I'm glad it was helpful.
Awesome! Thank you so much!
Hello ronspangler, thank you. I'm glad you like it and I hope it proves useful.
Thank you for this video!!
My pleasure.
Thank you for watching.
I have a 2002 Katana 750 and I am having the same problem where the left blinker stays on ghost like I will check the bulb and socket also the high beams cannot be turned off on the motorcycle if you have any input I would greatly appreciate it and thanks for making the video
Hello Deanfender, by all means check the bulbs and sockets, but in your case I'd suspect the switch assembly itself. Since both the headlight and the blinker are on the same switch assembly, the hole thing may be defective. But before throwing money and parts(the switch) at the bike, do double check your contacts and wires. Are you the original owner of the bike? If not could someone have re-wired the headlight to only use the high beam? Could the bike have been in a crash and the front fearing cracked or replaced and the wires damaged or wires wrong.
Who knows...? With all those possibilities at play, the first step is to check all your connections, and then I'd check the switch itself. You should be able to take it apart and see if there's any damages or burning inside of it.
Good luck.
@@planesimple8514 It's funny that you said that I bought the bike from a salvage yard and it was an Accident and it was like 2002 I rewired the Hanish put all the ferns and lights back on and it always worked but what it happened was like I said the headlight was staying on high beams but I charged a battery fully and I put it all back together and it went off the blink went off and the headlight went off and it actually functions properly now so I don't know if that had to do with the Alternator or the charging system
Cool! Congratulations.
Regardless of what it was, it's working now.
Hopefully it's not an intermittent issue and it won't come back.
@@planesimple8514 Should I go over all the grounds and where are they all located do you know
No idea where they all are. I'd worry about it 9nly if it keeps giving you trouble, otherwise, just ride it and enjoy it.
Bro I put new relay in and it worked fine for 15 mins and then it started making some noise and doesnt work again. Why could that happen?
I don't know ... Sorry.
Im having the same problem on my C4 Corvette, the bulb works and blinks only when I turn on my hazards.
Hello Alex, that should be a two filament bulb, one filament for marker light(dim light) and the second filament (bright) for turn and hazards signals.
At the risk of asking a dum question, have you checked that the bulb itself is good on both filaments? Because it may be that the filament for the marker light function is burned, and that's why it only illuminates on the night filament with the turn/hazards...
@@planesimple8514 yes both filaments seem to be fine, I just started to further troubleshoot it and see if I get anywhere
Ah, I see. We'll, I wish you good luck and I hope you find the issue quickly.
Thank you for coming by Plane Simple.
@@planesimple8514 I figured it out with help from a good friend, it turned out the inside part of the bulb socket was messed up where the ground goes
Cool..!! Congrats! That's great news.
A great reason to have good friends.
I'm glad you guys figured it out. That's similar to the problem I had, bad contact in the socket.
my Hummer h2 is doing the opposite. it stays solid but when you turn the signal on it still just stays solid and doesnt do anything else.
Do you know if the actual turn signals outside stay illuminated too? Or is it just the indicators in the instrument cluster? I'd suspect either the flasher (the relay looking thing under the dash somewhere that does the "click-clack, click-clack" of the turn signals), or the turn signal switch itself on the steering column. The flasher is cheap and you can pick it up at any auto parts store. The switch may a bit more expensive and harder to replace.
Good luck.
@planesimple8514 I looked last night after I got home from work, and yes the turn signal light outside was illuminated too. I think it is a relay. Gong to check today.
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I have something similar but different. My blinkers and brake lights work if headlights off but IF HEADLIGHTS ARE ON, front and rear left blinkers do not work, left brake light does not work, flashers don't work, and blinker light stays on on dash. Checked wires, checked fuses, swapped blinker with 4-way flasher, replaced both flashers, and changed blinker bulb. What do you think?
Wow martin sinclair, you are facing an uphill battle. I don't know what it could be but I would methodically go through all the connections. Since some bulbs share multiple functions like stop and turn signals, there is some counter intuitive flow of current going on that makes it difficult for the average person (referring to myself here) to troubleshoot. Don't assume that because a connection tests good with the meter that it will perform the same with a bulb in place. That's the trouble I had with mine and it drove me crazy. Something as simple as one or two dirty or worn contacts can cause all kinds of wired behavior like what you described.
Again, since I wouldn't be able to diagnose your issue, the best advise I can go e you is what I said before... Go through all the connections to ensure proper contacts and clean up all grounds. The taillight housings depend on body ground to work and if there's any corrosion or dirt in the way, that current will find it's way somewhere else and cause things to misbehave.
I'm not sure if this is any help, but it's the only thing I have.
I wish you good luck and I hope you find and fix the problem soon and easily.
Thank you for coming by Plane Simple.
@@planesimple8514 thnx for suggestions. Left from headlight; unplug, clean, put back, everything works now.
Hey hey...!!! Look at that! That's awesome and it's great news Martin. Congratulations man! I'm glad you were able to fix it.
You're welcome. Hopefully it didn't take too long to find the one problematic connection, and even if it took long, who cares? You fixed it.
@@planesimple8514 As you seem to have all the electrical answers have another question for u. I have a 92 Dodge D250 and on the highway at night lights are not quite good enough to illuminate a deer or moose that could run in front of me so want to buy some extra lights to put on the bumper. I'd like to put the switch beside my right hand on the cargo box between the seats so in the dark I can find it easily. Can u explain in layman's terms the wiring diagram? Is there a relay needed and how does the power wire attach at the fuse box? Do I need to install a new fuse in an empty slot? Thanks in advance
Hello martin sinclair, sorry it took so long to reply. The answer would've been too long to type in a comment so I have answered your question in a video. I called it "how to wire new auxiliary lights". I hope this helps and again, thanks for coming by Plane Simple
Could this also cause your dashboard lights to blink with the turn signal when your headlights are off? That’s the issue I’m having in addition to the turn signal being stuck on when the lights are on.
Nope
I have this same problem. Did you find a solution?
@@Bristowpistow Ya it was a bad turn signal light. Turns out the original owner never replaced it. It was burnt out and causing it to ground to the next available source which happened to be the dash.
You must have a short somewhere that’s causing it to ground to the dash.
I'm happy to see you guys helping each other here.
That kind of community is always welcome here at Plane Simple.
Thank you.
i used to get the ghost lights on both, now one went out and my jeep thinks my lights are on and gives me the chime warning.. help
Hello Carter, I'm not familiar with that issue but it sounds like it would bet annoying really quick. I would disconnect the buzzer first, just so you you have to hear it while you fix the issue. Then I would go around every light and clean their connections, sockets, bulbs, grounds, etc. You saw it took me a while to find that bad bulb that was causing my issue. One dirty connection can act in all kinds of strange ways. At least cleaning and checking connections is something that you can do at home with simple tools and doesn't require expertise.
I hope it works.
Good luck.
I got same problem on my 1997 astro Van thanks for sharing!!!
Hello Dario, my pleasure.
Were you able to figure out where the problem was and fix it?
I hope you did. Let me know either way and share your findings here for all to see. Your findings may help someone else too.
Good luck. Thank you for taking the time to leave me your comment and welcome to Plane Simple.
@@planesimple8514 not yet I tried cleaning out the socket but nothing positive yet. anyway Thanks !!
I’m getting this and my car is dying every time I’m so confused
That IS strange...
@@planesimple8514 I think it was a short or something I jiggled my wires around under my air intake and it miraculously worked
Loose battery terminal perhaps?
Anyway, I'm glad it's working.
Expect it to come back though, if it's intermittent like that it'll drive you crazy.
Oh thank god mine went off on it’s own while watching this lol
Lol... It saw you watching the video and got scared! Anyway, I'm glad it went away.
@@planesimple8514 gave me a headlight malfunction a few minutes after idk they’re after market so yeah so it coming but I fixed it