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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 10:11 AM
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97 F-150 Turn signal problems

My right turn signal doesn't work most of the time. Bulbs are OK, left signal works. Depending on how I engage the right signal, sometimes it works. The dash indicator doesn't light; I get a fast blinking sound and the head and tail lights flash fast. I've seen a similar post, but I'm too old to dig into the dash and steering column. Isn't this just a wear and tear issue? The truck is 10 model years old with 192K miles. Any guess on how much it would cost to replace the turn signal/wiper switch?
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 10:13 AM
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You'd be surprised at how easy it is, but $250 or so to have it replaced at the dealer.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 11:03 AM
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Thanks for the reply. Do you know if this involves replacing the entire assembly (i.e., turn signal arm, etc.) or just a switch in the steering column? A post I read earlier said to remove the lower portion of the dash to get at the steering column. When I used to do stuff like this, this area in the steering column was fairly easy to get at from the top of the steering column.
 
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