Turn signal problem

[mjd82]

Whenever I hit the brakes with either turn signal on, the signal just stays lit. Also, the signals in the dash come on and stay lit, even with the car off and everything off the these signals come on along with the noise as if ive left my headlights on when i hit the brake. Could this be caused by the flasher relay or is it more of a grounding problem? Where is the flasher relay ground wire located? Any help would be much appreciated. Its a 99 civic si.

 

[RonJ]

You most likely have the wrong bulb type installed for the brake lights.

Click here:

http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/AutomotiveLighting/LampReplacementGuide/AutoLRG-Results.htm

 

[mjd82]

Really? they are brand new OEM lights (housing, bulbs, harness) from an online Honda shop. i bought them to replace the all clear housing i had which i kept getting pulled over for. Could the wrong bulbs really cause this?



edit- the link you provided seems to be broken.

 

[RonJ]

Try this link:

http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/AutomotiveLighting/LampReplacementGuide/

Then enter Honda/year and Civic.

Do the installed bulbs (numbers) match those recommended at this site?

If the bulbs are correct, check the common ground wire in the trunk. It may be loose or broken.

G601:

 

[mjd82]

Thanks for the replies Ron, cant tell you how much having messed up lights has been a pain in my ass. The bulbs match with the link you listed but where is the ground wire in the trunk?



edit- posted this before i saw the pic.

 

[mjd82]

looked for this ground and cant find it. is it supposed to be where the cyclops is under the plastic?

 

[RonJ]

Should be visible inside the trunk. Look up in the area below the third brake light. The ground wire attached to it is black. Maybe dropping the back seats down would help.

 

[mjd82]

Looked again and still couldn't find it, could this be my problem? How would I go about putting in a new ones?