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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 12:48 PM
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Question Explorer Light/Electrical Probs

'97 Explorer XLT with probs! Left and right turn signals work fine but when flashing, the display on the radio also flashes. Its worse when the headlights are on...the right turn signal still works fine, the left stays on all the time without flashing and also displays as a permanently lit turn signal on the dash. Local garage will 'invstigate' for minimum 2 hours labor but I'm hoping that this could turn out to be soemthing really simple that I could do myself. Anyone out there got any ideas?
 
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 08:07 AM
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The turn signal problems sound like the multi-function switch located at the base of the stalk. Not sure how it could be related to the radio display but that is where I would start.

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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 08:54 AM
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Thanks Mason

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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 05:26 PM
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the only way they could be related is the dash lights. If the combo switch don't fix it, pull the plug to the headlight switch and try your signals again, if they work replace the headlight switch.

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Old Nov 27, 2004 | 05:23 PM
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Thanks....but still need help!

Thanks to those who replied to this problem; tried replacing both the multi-function switch and the headlight switch...no luck. Any other suggestions?
 
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