73 maverick turn signal issues

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  1. Creepingdose

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    So I just got it out of the shop today. New engine and it runs great. break lights work headlights work high beams work, but my turn signals aren't working. When I turn on a turn signal It makes that break light not work as in (left turn signal on, left break light doesn't work) now I know/have heard that's because they share the same light. I checked the front lights they don't blink either. I bought a brand new flasher cylinoid, or relay and nothing changed. Is there fuses for the turn signals?
     
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    There is a bad ground someplace. Can happen just from sitting over winter. I have even seen the contact become poor between the bulb socket and lamp housing. It is a press fit and the contact surfaces can corrode between the 2 stampings.

    A little corrosion between mated metal surfaces can play havoc with the turn signals.

    :)
     
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    Check the grounds.
     
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    Yeah I'm sure you are right. Thanks!
     

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