Left turn signal and flashers not working
Yesterday I went to use my left turn signal and the normal ticking sound was sounding more like a buzz. The right turn signal was working fine. This morning I went out to look at it and the left turn signal is no longer making a sound of any kind, no blinker light on the dash, and the blinker bulbs aren't doing anything. My right turn signal functions as it should. My hazards do nothing. Has anyone experienced this? Relay? Turn signal switch?
Yesterday I went to use my left turn signal and the normal ticking sound was sounding more like a buzz. The right turn signal was working fine. This morning I went out to look at it and the left turn signal is no longer making a sound of any kind, no blinker light on the dash, and the blinker bulbs aren't doing anything. My right turn signal functions as it should. My hazards do nothing. Has anyone experienced this? Relay? Turn signal switch?
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...,flasher,10139
Last edited by emx72; Jan 30, 2018 at 12:48 PM.
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Start working the hazard switch on and off. The contacts get all crudded up and cause turn signal issues and you'll get that buzzing sound you're hearing.
I had a similar issue it was the flasher, plus it's cheaper than the stalk. I purchased the TRIDON/NOVITA EP27
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...,flasher,10139
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...,flasher,10139
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You could always pull the multi-switch, clean it up really good since you can get at every angle of it, check the wiring and if that doesn't correct the issue, you'll already have the old one out.
Good advice! It didn't exactly fix it, but it made me realize what's going on. The hazard switch has a little play towards the driver and towards the dash. If it's not completely centered, it doesn't make proper contact and won't allow the turn signal to work. I'll probably replace the switch at some point.
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Good advice! It didn't exactly fix it, but it made me realize what's going on. The hazard switch has a little play towards the driver and towards the dash. If it's not completely centered, it doesn't make proper contact and won't allow the turn signal to work. I'll probably replace the switch at some point.
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