308 308 turn signals - 83 model

enio45 · 11-15-2011, 03:03 PM

I have an issue that started today with my turn signals. When i turn them on (either side) , nothing happens. I checked the fuse and all is OK. The flasher is on the same fuse circuit and when i flip it on, the flashers all work fine.

Once after the flasher was shut off, and i put the turn signal on , i did get some reaction from the relay (it buzzed, rattled) but did not go into its normal mode of off - on etc.

Any thoughts on the problem? Fuse and fuse connection is very good. Could it be the relay or something with the switch?

Boxer · 11-15-2011, 11:06 PM

Try switching the relay out and see if that solves the problem. I had a similar problem once on my 308 GTB and replacing the relay solved it.

tazandjan · 11-16-2011, 11:20 AM

I thought the turn signal and flasher might be required to be separate, but US DOT says they can be combined and so does the international reg. The relay receives power through a much more circuitous route from the turn signals than it does for the hazard flasher, so it is entirely possible a combination of less contact in the turn signal circuit and a weakening relay would do exactly what Boxer suggested. It would work fine with the flasher and not with the turn signal stalk.

enio45 · 11-22-2011, 08:08 AM

OK thanks for the advise - makes sense - does anyone have a lead where an orig relay can be purchased.....its a TA iamac 277 12v66W (x2) DOT

thanks in advance

Brian · 11-22-2011, 08:11 AM

Flasher switches often cause that problem. All turn signal functions go through the emergency flasher switch.

2dinos · 11-26-2011, 09:13 AM

For a friend and I, it was the emergency flasher switch. One of them, I flipped the flasher switch a bunch of times, and had to hold it part way and the turn signal woke up.

Pete04222 · 11-26-2011, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enio45

OK thanks for the advise - makes sense - does anyone have a lead where an orig relay can be purchased.....its a TA iamac 277 12v66W (x2) DOT

thanks in advance

It's a common item, you can get it at any auto parts store.

enio45 · 11-27-2011, 05:37 PM

Thanks for the advise - i replaced the flasher and still get no response from the turn signals - - flasher continues to work fine - - looks like ill take the flasher switch out and check the switch and wiring.

Is there an online file that has the wiring diagram for the 308 - specifically from the steering column switch of the turn signal, thru the relay - flasher switch etc?

Crowndog · 12-02-2011, 03:01 PM

Go to paul-bennett.com and spend the couple of bucks and you will get all the schematics and more that you need.

11-15-2011, 03:03 PM	#1
enio45 Owner Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Gilbert, AZ Ferrari Life Posts: 8	308 turn signals - 83 model I have an issue that started today with my turn signals. When i turn them on (either side) , nothing happens. I checked the fuse and all is OK. The flasher is on the same fuse circuit and when i flip it on, the flashers all work fine. Once after the flasher was shut off, and i put the turn signal on , i did get some reaction from the relay (it buzzed, rattled) but did not go into its normal mode of off - on etc. Any thoughts on the problem? Fuse and fuse connection is very good. Could it be the relay or something with the switch? Ed Montini 330 GT 8289

11-15-2011, 11:06 PM	#2
Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 12,793	Try switching the relay out and see if that solves the problem. I had a similar problem once on my 308 GTB and replacing the relay solved it. Boxer Current: F40, F50, 612, 430 Scuderia Past: 360 Modena, 360 Challenge, 550, 575, 365BB, 512BB, 456 GT, F355 GTS, 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 308 GTB

11-16-2011, 11:20 AM	#3
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,606 Name: Terry H Phillips	I thought the turn signal and flasher might be required to be separate, but US DOT says they can be combined and so does the international reg. The relay receives power through a much more circuitous route from the turn signals than it does for the hazard flasher, so it is entirely possible a combination of less contact in the turn signal circuit and a weakening relay would do exactly what Boxer suggested. It would work fine with the flasher and not with the turn signal stalk. Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

11-22-2011, 08:08 AM	#4
enio45 Owner Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Gilbert, AZ Ferrari Life Posts: 8	OK thanks for the advise - makes sense - does anyone have a lead where an orig relay can be purchased.....its a TA iamac 277 12v66W (x2) DOT thanks in advance Ed Montini 330 GT 8289

11-27-2011, 05:37 PM	#8
enio45 Owner Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Gilbert, AZ Ferrari Life Posts: 8	Thanks for the advise - i replaced the flasher and still get no response from the turn signals - - flasher continues to work fine - - looks like ill take the flasher switch out and check the switch and wiring. Is there an online file that has the wiring diagram for the 308 - specifically from the steering column switch of the turn signal, thru the relay - flasher switch etc? Ed Montini 330 GT 8289

11-22-2011, 08:11 AM	#5
Brian Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern California Ferrari Life Posts: 859 Name: Brian Crall	Flasher switches often cause that problem. All turn signal functions go through the emergency flasher switch.

11-26-2011, 09:13 AM	#6
2dinos Owner Join Date: Jul 2011 Ferrari Life Posts: 29	For a friend and I, it was the emergency flasher switch. One of them, I flipped the flasher switch a bunch of times, and had to hold it part way and the turn signal woke up.

12-02-2011, 03:01 PM	#9
Crowndog Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hagerstown, Md Ferrari Life Posts: 6 Name: DoctorBob	Go to paul-bennett.com and spend the couple of bucks and you will get all the schematics and more that you need.

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