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Ferrari 308 1985 Need help please with lighting

Discussion in '308/328' started by billmetal1984, Mar 24, 2015.

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  1. billmetal1984

    billmetal1984 Rookie

    Aug 22, 2014
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    #1 billmetal1984, Mar 24, 2015
    Last edited: Mar 24, 2015
    Hi,
    I have a 1985 Ferrari 308 and had an issue several days ago. The green blinker indicator light for the right side was flashing very fast when I tried to use my right blinker. It works fine on the left side however it flashes at a normal rate and the front left blinker works fine. So I thought this was probably a bad bulb. I first tried to troubleshoot by removing both the front indicator lenses and swapping the bulbs thinking I might encounter the reverse issue. I did this because both of the bulbs on the front right looked fine when I checked them initially.

    But what happened was exactly the same thing the left worked fine flashed at a normal rate and the green indicator bulb still flashed too fast when I tried the right blinker.

    I then figured it must be the rear right side tail light bulb that had an issue so I swapped all bulbs from the rear right to the rear left and put the ones from the rear left into the rear right. But it still does the same thing, works just fine when the left indicator is used and flashes too fast when the right is attempted.

    I then found that the headlights would not raise either or work which they have been working fine till just now.
    My battery light is now also lit red. My battery seems fine though.

    This has all happened at once. I am wondering if these symptoms mean anything to anyone or if anyone has experienced all these issues and found that it was caused by something commonly the culprit like a relay.

    The fuses seem fine none appears to have been blown.

    Can anyone help. Thanks. Bill
     
  2. wrouster

    wrouster Karting

    Feb 22, 2012
    52
    Michigan
    Full Name:
    William Rouster
    I don't now about the battery light, but I had some trouble with my lights and blinkers on my 328 not working right. I sprayed the part in the steering column where stalks meet with electrical contact cleaner and they've worked perfectly ever since. I hope this helps some.
     
  3. onboost

    onboost Formula Junior

    Apr 13, 2004
    758
    DC Metro area
    Additionally, I would disconnect the battery, and clean the ground contacts at both the battery and the frame. Then move to the fuse box and clean all your contacts. Not saying this will cure your issue, although it may, but its a good place to start.
     

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