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Old 12-10-2003, 01:34 PM
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I have a problem with my left turn signals, they will not work when I activate them. I have replaced all the bulbs work and I still get nothing. The arking lights work when I use the switch but the left drl does not. The hazards work but turn does not. Any help would be appreciated.




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Replace the flasher. I had this same problem about a month ago. The flasher only cost about 3 dollars. The flasher is underneath the steering column by where your knees go.
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i just got my car out of the shop for this.. They had to replace my terminals. 3rd time in a year.
Get some new terminals. Driving in the rain will cause this.
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This might get more help in the electronics forum
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Originally Posted by bigMAC
Replace the flasher. I had this same problem about a month ago. The flasher only cost about 3 dollars. The flasher is underneath the steering column by where your knees go.
If one side works but the other doesn't then it is NEVER the flasher. Both side turn signals run through the same flasher. The system is designed to stop flashing on the side that has a bulb not working. This doesn't mean that it's always a bulb (although that's the most common problem). It could be a corroded socket (especially on the front - they seem to get water in them pretty easily), a bad ground or a broken connection someplace. If you've already replaced the bulb then the next thing to do is have a good look at the socket. If the socket looks OK, use a meter or test light to check for power and ground at the bulb contacts and trace back from there.


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