81 210 Delayed marker and dash lights

[Hawaiian620]

On my 81 210 headlights, brake lights, reverse lights all work. The marker lights and dash lights work, but they have a delay to them. It seems like once the car builds up enough charge they turn on. Sometimes they come on about when the car is warmed up, other times they turn on after driving a few minutes. Then they stay on. Car starts quick and easy, battery seems good. I'm not really sure what to check.

Edited March 13, 2020 by Hawaiian620

[CWhip]

Mine does the same thing. It's the contacts in the turn signal switch. I just turn them off then back on a couple times real fast.

[Hawaiian620]

16 minutes ago, CWhip said:

Mine does the same thing. It's the contacts in the turn signal switch. I just turn them off then back on a couple times real fast.

Ah okay. That makes sense. My turn signal switch is a little loose and my high beams sometimes turn on when I use my blinker or shut my door. Maybe I'll look into replacing that. Thanks!

[wayno]

Just take your turn signal assembly apart and clean the contacts, and put it back together.

I am not sure what dielectric grease is used for, it may be something you could use for this.

[datzenmike]

Spray liberally with electrical contact cleaner. The factory dielectric grease doesn't last forever, it collects dirt.

[Hawaiian620]

Thanks wayno and Datzenmike, I'll try that stuff today. Cycling through the power didn't work, so its probably time to take it apart and inspect it anyway. I'll post results when done.