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“TURN SIGNAL SWITCH”
The turn signal switch will provide power to each turn signal and turn signal indicator.
For those using a later model or aftermarket GM style column, the turn signal switch
also has a built in hazard switch. Those with a separate hazard switch, this section of
the instructions will also cover that. As noted on page 15 of the first manual, if LED
lights are being used a no load flasher may be needed, Painless
part number #80230
.
In this group of instructions you will see the term “integrated turn/brake lights”.
Most hot rods/street rods will have integrated lights. This terminology refers to turn
signals that also function as brake lights. You can easily tell if your vehicle has
integrated turn/brake signals or separate by looking at the lamp socket(s) on the rear of
the vehicle. Only looking at the passenger or the driver side, how many sockets going
into red lenses do you see?
Integrated turn brake signal
vehicles will usually have 1
socket with dual filaments
(brighter filament for
turn/brake, dim filament for
tail lights). You can also
have vehicles that have
integrated lights but also
have multiple sockets and
lenses.
Separate turn brake signal
vehicles will usually have 2
or 3 sockets: 1 socket with
dual filaments (brighter
filament for brake, dimmer
for turn signal) and 1
socket with a single
filament (dim filament for
tail lights). Remember to
count the bulb filaments or
the contacts on the bottom
of the bulb, not the wires
going to them, as your
sockets may or may not
have ground wires.
