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Feb 12, 2016 | 12:57 PM

Brian Tallon

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Turn Signal issue

I just bought a 2000 Expedition EB, 200k miles on it but runs well and seems in good shape. But the turn signals do not work, neither does the 4 ways. The multi-function control stick was a little wobbly so I replaced it, but the turn signals still do not work. I'm trying to replace the flasher next but when I try to find it, there are two relays instead of the one all of the literature says it should have. I've attached a picture. Is this the correct relay? Do I replace both? Or should I be looking elsewhere? I tried checking fuses but I don't see a blown one.

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Feb 12, 2016 | 01:37 PM

Skauber

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One of the relays is the blinkers, the other is for the blower on the a/c

Feb 12, 2016 | 01:39 PM

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However, looking at those, it doesnt look like you have the correct relays. The flasher relay should be blue, its located behind the dash about where the ignition key is.

Feb 12, 2016 | 02:38 PM

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The flasher relay should be blue

It looks like he has the correct block, but perhaps someone replaced the flasher unit with a relay.

Here is the location:

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Feb 12, 2016 | 03:49 PM

Brian Tallon

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So I need to get a flasher into one of these or both? I saw the blue ones in the pic but didn't see a blue one under the dash. I suspect a previous owner had this issue as well and maybe didn't know what to put in there. Not sure.

Feb 12, 2016 | 04:32 PM

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Turn your blower on high, and down, then back to high, then down...etc. The blower relay will be the one you feel clicking, the other is the flasher.

Feb 12, 2016 | 06:01 PM

Brian Tallon

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Thanks guys. On to a new problem. I changed the flasher and now it works, but only if the tilt steering is all the way up. I've read about this problem elsewhere.

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Feb 13, 2016 | 08:43 AM

alloro

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I changed the flasher and now it works, but only if the tilt steering is all the way up.

When tilted down the wires going to the switch are too tight and the connectors get pulled out of the switch. That's probably the 'no turn signals' issue the previous owner was trying to chase down when he replaced the flasher with a relay. To solve this problem you have to get a bit more slack on the wires running up the column, then tape or wire-tie the connectors to the switch.