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1996 Honda Shadow Ace VT1100C2 turn signal issue

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Front turn signals work opposite of thumb toggle switch and light stays on without flashing. Happened after testing new rear signal light (not LED) two wires. Tried reinstalling old lights same result both rear lights have no power.front lights have power but don’t flash staying on and functioning opposite of thumb toggle control switch.
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do the fronts go back to working if you disconnect the new rear turn signals What turn signals did you install and how do you have them wired?
Most of the wiring is in the headlight bucket, so match up all your blue wires and orange wires front and back.
And the solid green is ground. Make sure it is grounded.
Tap on the flasher to see if it blinks when the lights are lit.
The fronts are supposed to stay on with running lights, and flash when the switch goes to that side.
The rears do not stay on steady. Flash only unless the sockets have been changed.
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D_Romanik Welcome to the forum. Our gurus will get you going. The more info the better.
The front is working correctly, I'd bet you blew the turn signal fuse.

The switch kills the run light on the front for the blinking side for better contrast I believe is what you are seeing.
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Was it all working properly before you started the modifications?
Sorry I lost track of where I posted this. After testing all relays and connections I stopped at the fuse box and replaced the broken fuse for the Tail lights. Problem solved.🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ I always expect the worst and try and resolve the hardest problems first . I think I’m going to change the way I do things in the future. I honestly thought it was a fuse but overlooked the fuse box digging deeper than required. The darn fuse box was right beside the battery clearly labeled as was the fuse for turn signals.thanks for all your help and time responding much appreciated.
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The front is working correctly, I'd bet you blew the turn signal fuse.

The switch kills the run light on the front for the blinking side for better contrast I believe is what you are seeing.
Thanks . Exactly what it was🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️
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