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Right turn signal not working.

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I recently decided to use the search feature, and it has drastically cut down on my post count. I figure it is better than cluttering up the board with old questions. I did use the search on this one, but found nothing of relevance.
My right turn signal does not work :(. 1982 gs1100e. It has front running lights. The running light works, until I turn on the right turns signal, then the running light goes out, and no other light goes on up front, rear stays lit. I checked, and the bulb is fine. I can hunt this problem down if it's a wire problem, but I figured I'd ask to see if anyone knew of this, or it was common or something.
 
Check the ground connection for the right front signal.

The running light is evidently grounding through the turn signal filament, and when the turn signal is turned ON, it removes the apparent ground, which turns the running light OFF. Now there is not enough current for the flasher to work, so the signals stay ON, without flashing.

The repair might be as simple as loosening the turn signal mounting nut and re-tightening it.
You might also have to check the ground connection to the bulb socket in the signal housing.

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loose connection

loose connection

I had the same problem and it turned out to just be a bullet connection in the headlight bucket that came undone. I put it back together and it worked, but almost came off again later, so just used some electrical tape to keep it together.

- Brad
 
Thanks for the replies! It was the bullet connector in the headlight had broken, so I put on new connectors and BANG it worked. I know I would have found it eventually, but your posts lead me right to the issue and fixed it. thanks.
 
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