Warning Light And Turn Signal Gremlins

[tkelly1250]

I stored my 1984 928S in a heated garage for winter. Started her up this weekend and she runs great. However, the turn signal indicator is dimly lit all the time. The flashers work fine and all bulbs are ok. From the moment I turn the key, even before starting engine, the signal lites up. I replaced the relay. Same problem. Also, not sure if related, my central warning indicator is on and cannot be reset. I checked the category A issues (brake fluid, oil, oil pressure, etc.) and everything seems fine. When I activate the flasher, right or left, the signal indicator flashes as normal but the warning indicator also dims with the flashing of the trun signals... like they are pulling from same current? Any ideas out there? Thanks!! Tim

[Loren]

Sounds like a ground problem or corrosion in the bulb socket.

[wvicary]

There is a mass of ground connections at the fuse block, remove and clean, that helps with odd electrical issues in these cars.

[tkelly1250]

There is a mass of ground connections at the fuse block, remove and clean, that helps with odd electrical issues in these cars.

Hey guys, thanks for the responses... i'll try cleaning the grounds and the sockets... i did replace a bukb last summer and the socket was corroded... you caused me to think of that! Thanks!

[nosnow]

on the ! light verify that all your warning lights are working properly.

[nosnow]

adding additional instruction

Turn the key to the second position and verify that all the warning lights are functioning. The "!" will stay on if one of the lights are burnt out. Additionally, the "!" will light in certain charging situations where the alt isn't producing enough voltage even though the gauge shows it is.