Will turn signals work without factory dash?

[Zapp109]

As topic states Im in the middle of trying to figure out the turn signal issue, but before i go buy a new relay and really get into it does the factory dash need to be plugged in?? My car is a 87 lx notch orginally a 4 cyl converted to a Ls1 with all aftermarket cobalt gauges... I just got the car last week and am fixing the electrical issue... THanks

 

[Zapp109]

bought a relay.. still nothing... #5 fuse is good... 1 wire however is cut on the harness going to the steering column / turn signal switch.. its a blue and orange wire that is cut.. on the biggest clip closest to the switch

 

[RacEoHolic330]

You don't need the cluster hooked up to see if the signals work. You should be able to light a 12V bulb from the signal wire with the other end of the bulb grounded. Does your flasher in the fuse panel work?

 

[Zapp109]

fuse panel doesnt have a flasher in place...

 

[Zapp109]

pretty much wondering if this cut wire is for turn signals or not??

 

[RacEoHolic330]

I'm willing to bet that your wipers don't work on "high" either. That blue/orange wire goes to your wiper motor switch.

The plug on the top of the steering column (the biggest one) is for the turn signals. Your signals aren't going to work without a working flasher in the fuse panel.

 

[ID89GT]

Do you have the hazard switch connected? Won't work without that

 

[Zapp109]

OK all good to know, the car doesnt have wipers, but I will have to put a flasher in the fuse panel and see if she works then.. hazard switch is there just wasnt hooked up

 

[HISSIN50]

You may find that your TS relay is actually behind the center console or under the glove box.

 

[Zapp109]

I already replaced the TS relay it was zip tied under the fuse box