Turn signal help
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Turn signal help
I searched the forums and came up with a million hits for turn signal problems, I looked and looked before deciding to post my request for help.
My 89' bronco that we just bought had no problems with the turn signals the first few days we had it, now every once in a while one side won't work, then it will, then neither side will work, then they will. What do you guys think the problem is? I was thinking the flasher but I would think it would go out quick and not slowly. Do you guys think it's the flasher, or the turn signal switch itself.....or something else maybe?
I'm sorry if this question has already been answered but I couldn't find it in my search and I would greatly appreciate any help.
thanks in advance.
My 89' bronco that we just bought had no problems with the turn signals the first few days we had it, now every once in a while one side won't work, then it will, then neither side will work, then they will. What do you guys think the problem is? I was thinking the flasher but I would think it would go out quick and not slowly. Do you guys think it's the flasher, or the turn signal switch itself.....or something else maybe?
I'm sorry if this question has already been answered but I couldn't find it in my search and I would greatly appreciate any help.
thanks in advance.
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Welcome to FTE!
Since the problem shows up in both left and right signals intermittently, I would tend to think is could be a grounding problem. I would try the flasher unit first since it only costs a few dollars, what do you have to loose? Check these items first before digging into the switch/steering column area.
Good Luck.
Since the problem shows up in both left and right signals intermittently, I would tend to think is could be a grounding problem. I would try the flasher unit first since it only costs a few dollars, what do you have to loose? Check these items first before digging into the switch/steering column area.
Good Luck.
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Flasher units can fail in strange ways due to carbon build up on the contacts. For a couple of bucks you can either fix the problem or rule out the flasher as a possible cause. Either way it is worth the money and 5 minutes of your time to try it out.
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Hallo nomorechevy!
I´ve had the same problem like yours!
The first thing I checked, were the bulbs and sockets for the turn signal for brocken wires.
But in my case the relay for the turn signal in the fuse box on the left side under the steering wheel, has a contactproblem.
I would check the contacts of the relay, the contacts of the fuses for the turn signal and if there is some carbon on it clean them and try the turn signals again.
Also check the contacts on the Multi-Function Switch and try to clean them and spray some contactspray on it.
I hope I could help you a little bit with your problem!
Michael
I´ve had the same problem like yours!
The first thing I checked, were the bulbs and sockets for the turn signal for brocken wires.
But in my case the relay for the turn signal in the fuse box on the left side under the steering wheel, has a contactproblem.
I would check the contacts of the relay, the contacts of the fuses for the turn signal and if there is some carbon on it clean them and try the turn signals again.
Also check the contacts on the Multi-Function Switch and try to clean them and spray some contactspray on it.
I hope I could help you a little bit with your problem!
Michael
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