Flasher relay issue, Electrical issue with relay Options

[gfrewin]

Hello,
I'm a new 914 owner and also new to this forum and hoping someone can help steer me in the right direction.

Over the winter I restored the dash on my 1972 914-4 and removed the gauges. Before I put the gauges back in I installed a retrosound radio and when I tested it I also tested the lights, 4-way flashers and turn signals and all was fine.

When I put it all back together a couple of days ago and went to start it, the relay was active when I turn the key to the on position. Not activating the exterior lights but the heat warning lights flash in the fuel gauge. When I pull the hazard switch on, the relay stops. It also stops when the car is actually running. When I try to use the turn signals it blows a fuse.

I've triple checked the wiring of the gauges and all looks correct. I'm considering replacing the relay but I wanted to see if anyone had any insight before I start throwing parts at the problem.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Gregg.

[Mike Bellis]

The headlights lighting up dim would be an indication of a disconnected ground. When some grounds are disconnected, some circuits will reverse current flow and do wonky things.

Check all the grounds located above the fuse panel.

[gfrewin]

The headlights lighting up dim would be an indication of a disconnected ground. When some grounds are disconnected, some circuits will reverse current flow and do wonky things.

Check all the grounds located above the fuse panel.

Thanks Mike. My first thought was it might be a ground issue. Forgive my ignorance but how would I chase all the grounds? Just check the connection points at the lights, radio etc?

[Mike Bellis]

The headlights lighting up dim would be an indication of a disconnected ground. When some grounds are disconnected, some circuits will reverse current flow and do wonky things.

Check all the grounds located above the fuse panel.

Thanks Mike. My first thought was it might be a ground issue. Forgive my ignorance but how would I chase all the grounds? Just check the connection points at the lights, radio etc?

There is a ground block with male spades above the fuse panel. remove the two screws and lower it down. Be very careful or disconnect the battery first. Some times while removing the panel, a hot terminal can touch the metal dash.

There are grounds behind each headlight in the trunk. Another near the battery, perhaps a couple more locations. There is a picture somewhere showing all the locations.

Here it is...

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