Posted by Henry Jacobs on January 29, 1999 at 19:59:52:
In Reply to: directional signal lights B2PW posted by Fred Lantz on January 29, 1999 at 15:43:06:
The signal units can be purchased almost anywhere, I got my last one a Pep Boys for $21. My prinion is that you should avoid the really cheap kind, i.e. the $21 kind, because they really are not very durable or reliable. You get what you pay for. All of these units look very much like the original MOPAR unit.
Some notes on installation:
1) If you have only one tail lamp, then you will need to install another one that matches or get two that are the same and construct mountings.
2) You may need to mount a flasher under the dash somewhere, most kits have 12v flashers, a problem only if you are 6v.
3) You may wish to add front turn indicators, they were mounted all over the place, take your pick. You can also use the cowl lights as flashers instead of lights.
4) If your newly installed turn signal lights dimly on one side and does not flash, or otherwise behaves strangely and you're sure the wiring is right, then check the grounding of the misbehaving bulbs before tearing anything else apart. This will save you hours of fooling around! Strong mounting does not necessarily equal good grounding.
5) Make sure your license plate is illuminated, most states require this.
HLJ