Emergency Flasher problem
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Emergency Flasher problem
I hav a 1978 for f-150 4x4 the flashers will not come on when I pull the switch on, when I put my foot on the brake the indicator lights come on in the dash however they will not flash. If I let my foot off the brake they go out. Any info on where to start to fix this
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First, do a quick check with your front and rear turn signals (make sure the bulbs are flashing front and rear). If you have a couple of burned-out light bulbs, replace them, and try your emergency flashers again to see if they work.
If your turn signal bulbs are OK (lighting up and flashing properly), then it simply sounds to me like your emergency flasher unit is bad. Go get a new one and put it in (haven't bought one for a long time, but don't think they are too expensive - a few dollars, maybe?).
If none of that works, however, then you probably have a wiring problem - and your fun is just beginning!
Paul.
If your turn signal bulbs are OK (lighting up and flashing properly), then it simply sounds to me like your emergency flasher unit is bad. Go get a new one and put it in (haven't bought one for a long time, but don't think they are too expensive - a few dollars, maybe?).
If none of that works, however, then you probably have a wiring problem - and your fun is just beginning!
Paul.
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Most likely the Emergency Flasher is bad or missing. I'd try to change that first.
The Motorcraft flashers have been obsoleted, however, wagner made these for motorcraft so...
If you want OEM quality go with WAGNER 552. That is the OEM emergency flasher, and the optional HD turn signal flasher.
I usually pick up a few when I'm at the wrecking yard for about a buck. The Emergency flasher is hardly ever used, etc...
The Motorcraft flashers have been obsoleted, however, wagner made these for motorcraft so...
If you want OEM quality go with WAGNER 552. That is the OEM emergency flasher, and the optional HD turn signal flasher.
I usually pick up a few when I'm at the wrecking yard for about a buck. The Emergency flasher is hardly ever used, etc...
