1955 Power to Directional switch

[Big Al55]

Should the power supply wire to the directional switch be constant hot all the time , or should it be coming from a ignition switched leg.
Right now my directionals work all the time, car off , key out.

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[biddle]

Since we are an all Thunderbird site, no need to add your car model to the subject. I edited it for you.

 

[jack-in-sac]

By directionals I am assuming you mean turn signal lights, is that correct? The turn signals should only be operational when the ignition is "on". This may have been re-wired to use as an emergency flasher as one possibility even though it would only flash for one side at a time. Looking at a wiring diagram for lighting should help in tracing the correct wiring path.

 

[Big Al55]

By directionals I am assuming you mean turn signal lights, is that correct? The turn signals should only be operational when the ignition is "on". This may have been re-wired to use as an emergency flasher as one possibility even though it would only flash for one side at a time. Looking at a wiring diagram for lighting should help in tracing the correct wiring path.

Thanks for your input. I agree with you 100%. Had to ask, being I have never seen a car that must be started in Neutral, until this one. Thanks again

 

[doug7740]

Should the power supply wire to the directional switch be constant hot all the time , or should it be coming from a ignition switched leg.
Right now my directionals work all the time, car off , key out.

The turn signal flasher is powered from the accessory terminal of the ignition switch. The wire is orange with a yellow tracer and there is a 15 amp inline fuse in the circuit.

doug7740
1955 Thunderbird Blue