I just bought a 98 S70 T5-P, and immediately ordered the side marker light kit. I got the kit, and after connecting one of the wires from the side marker light to the hot side of the front signal light (thanks to Brickboard for telling me how), and the other wire to ground (I don't want the side markers on when the park/driving lights are on), my signal lights went on the fritz. First, they flashed intermittently (normal speed, then fast, then back to normal) and now the signal lights don't work at all (steady light, no flash).

I figured it must be the flasher unit. Thanks again to Brickboard, I removed the SC-816 stereo unit and located the flasher (signal/emergency combo flasher). I tapped it a few times and got the signal lights working again, but as above normal speed, then fast, then back to normal, etc.

My unprofessional diagnosis is that for some reason the side marker lights seem to be putting too much strain on the flasher. Do I need a new, more heavy duty flasher?

This is my first post and any immediate help would be extremely appreciated, as I have to drive my beauty of a car w/o turn signals.