While driving home last night, I put on the left turn signal. It did the normal clicking, but it had a buzz (like a short) sound also, my radio went off, then back on quickly and the rpm gauge kept dropping to 0, but the engine did not sound at all like it was stalling, just the gauge was going nuts. It kept happening all the way home when I put on the left blinker only.
Bruce Kit -
Normally erratic RPM (Tachometer) operation
means a ignition coil problem.The erratic operation when turn signal operation might be a short, but also might be a ground wire problem.Ensure battery fully charged.
If you are attempting to fix yourself, check the LH turn signal bulbs first. The wiring part requires a wiring diagram. The easiest to find is in a Haynes manual.Trace back up from the bulbs, paying close attention to the large plug at the firewall.
Wiring is like a roadmap, just follow carefully.
Engine starts very easily, runs great when cold (idle seems a little lower than usual)but runs smooth. Try to restart later, after engine has come to norm temp, starts right away but only runs for a second or two. repeated attempts (battery power is good), it runs very briefly, then dies.
Sterlingfixer -
Sounds like a failing main relay. This is a common problem and the classic symptoms. Buy a new one from the dealer, less than $75.
Open the windows, wait 30 minutes and it should start fine.
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