 DIAGNOSE – THE TURN SIGNALS DON’T WORK OR DON’T WORK PROPERLY
By Carl
O’Reilly
SYMPTOM SUMMARY
The turn signals do not flash or they may flash in only one position or one side may remain on constantly with the switch in the off position. USUAL CAUSE
The turn signals use a flasher unit that acts as a repetitive circuit breaker. This unit makes then breaks the electrical circuit that turns on the turn signal bulbs. The cycle will continue as long as the directional switch is turned on. This unit relies on heat build up caused by electrical current flow to determine when to break the circuit. When the switch is initially turned on, electrical current flows through the flasher unit to the bulbs. When this occurs, heat builds up in the flasher unit. When the heat reaches a predetermined temperature, a metal strip within the unit stretches due to the heat and breaks the electrical circuit turning the bulbs off. With the bulbs disconnected from the circuit, the flasher unit cools off. Once it has cooled, the metal strip re-contracts and re-closes the electrical circuit turning the bulbs back on. The usual cause of inoperative turn signals is a defective bulb or flasher unit.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Prior to performing extensive diagnosis, check the vehicles fuses to ensure they are not blown. Some vehicles utilize two fuse boxes, one in the passenger compartment and another under the hood. Consult your owner’s manual for fuse box locations and fuse ratings. If the directionals only flash in one position and are off constantly in the other direction, the usual cause is a burnt-out bulb. When a bulb blows, the current flow in that side of the circuit will be reduced. The reduction in current flow prevents the flasher unit from reaching the needed temperature to switch the bulbs off. Turn the directionals in the position where they are inoperative and perform a visual inspection of the exterior bulbs. Replace any bulbs that are not lit. The flasher unit is used to switch the current on and off for both right and left directionals. If the turn signals are inoperative in both directions, a defective flasher unit or blown fuse is the usual cause. On most vehicles the flasher unit is located on the front or on the back side of the fuse box located in the passenger compartment. Some vehicles use a solid state flasher module that contains transistors and diodes. On these vehicles, you should consult a vehicle specific service manual for proper diagnosis.
PRECAUTIONS, TIPS and NOTES
You should always use a replacement bulb of the same part number as the one being replaced. Your owner’s manual will indicate the correct bulbs for each location on the vehicle. Using the incorrect bulb can create too slow or rapid turn signal operation. Manufacturers often use grease to repel water from the bulb sockets. Do not remove this grease from the bulb socket when replacing defective bulbs.
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What if the bulb is good the switch was replaced and still no signal lights. What else could be the problem?
I have the same question. Bulb is still good as well as fuse. But still no signal or rear break light
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ive got the same prob check all of that
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I have the exact same problem! Plz Help.
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I was blessed with a semler problem!I tore everything all apart, installed a new multi switch, humm nothing, installed the original multi switch, looked at the trailer hitch wiring and walaa there we go with a bare wire, not to hard to fix.
Wish I would have started there!
Yes you are exactly right! Thank you so much! I changed the flasher and she works fine! $4.00 Thanks to your advice probably saved me up to $400 on mechanics which I’ve seen that many do blow smoke to steal your money. I was thinking I’d have to get someone to pull my steering wheel and change out the tumbler switches! God bless you!
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Did you ever find the issue I’m having the exact same problem
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Suggestions?
Saturn ion 2005
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Did u get a fix for this?
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Hi,
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Regards
Nandu
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What is your thinking to resolve this problem?
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Thanks –
Bob
my left turn will not stop bilking
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Anyone experienced the same problem?
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help!!!!!
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Any suggestions?
This is my exact issue too.
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Hector Lopez
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Good luck
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I am NOT a mechanic, but I am trying to learn everything i can about vehicles… so if someone can help explain to me what i am to do… i am willing to try… ive been on this truck for 2 days now…. lol plz help!
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on my 96 tacoma. when you put in turn signal to either side the hazards flash
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On my 2001, F150, 2wd my passenger turn signal does not work when headlights are turned on, however they do work with the headlights turned off. Can you help?
I have a Nissan civilian bus that is a camper we have just got a new trailer but the indicators don’t work properly then just come on dull on the trailer and don’t flash on the bus but if you put your hazard lights on they work ok what can be the cause.
I have a 2005 ford ranger. My blinkers and flasher works sometimes then stops completely. I checked the lights when they were blinking. Lights and fuses are working. So I tryed them this morning. They were working so I walked to the the back to ck the left side then to the front. By the time it stoped. Went back to try both side blinkers and flashers nothing. Does not even make the sound, nothing. What do you think this could be?
I have a 95 Toyota camera my blinkers and hazard lights work but don’t blink replaced the bulbs and turn signal relay..what do i do next?
My 2001 E350 HEAVY DUTY If I turn on left signal it will not work while lights are on. Turn lights off they work just fine.
New blue works but left Front flasher on the bottom of a 2000 Buick lasaba, bottom flasher does not flash. Everything else flashes. Help
I have a 97 Ford f150 XLT I have replaced the light switch also the relays due to them clicking and buzzing. My problem is still the same the lights are off my flashers and right and left turn signals work. But if I turn my parking lights or light full on they don’t work and the dash shows both right and left signal arrows are lit solid. Idk what else it could be
My 95 Tahoe has the left turn signal on constant when the headlights are on, when the headlights are off it blinks like normal. Any idea what’s causing it first time it’s done it
I have 2005 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer edition the turn signals blink from anywhere from 1 blink to 5 and then they shot down.
I have 1987 chevy astro van blinkers wont work but hazards work just fine .thinking not a ground issue
Anyone especially a mechanic able to help me with a blinker problem?
Hello, I have a 1999 Ford Expedition replace turn signal switch, while driving constant ticking rear lights flash all the time then when I apply brakes right side goes solid, any ideas what is wrong
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I have a 98 Durango and my turn signals will come on but only blink twice and stop. Sometimes they don’t blink at all. As soon as I started having this problem my check engine light came on. What could be my problem and does it have anything to do with the check engine light coming on?
When parked, my turn signals work fine. But while driving they’re intermittent…sometimes the left flashes too fast, and then stops, or the right flashes fine, but then stops. When they stop flashing the indicator light just shows as solid green. But like I said, when parked they flash just fine!
Oh, I forgot to say that my vehicle is a 2002 Ford Explorer Sport…6cylinder!
i have a 2001 dodge ram 1500. when i get in my truck to go some-were .i start my truck sometimes the turn signals will work sometimes they wont . and if i leave them on to long .it cause them to go out. i have checked the fuse. in side the truck under the hood.
Hi, I have a 97′ Plymouth neon. I replaced the bulb and checked the fuse but I still have no break or turn signal. The front still works like it should with rapid flashing indicating that the rear is out. What else can I do??
99 Aurora have no left side parking lights or lience plate light. signal lights and brake light on left side works but parking lights don’t work bulbs are good but fuse on left lights keep blowing need help to figure it out
I have a 2002 ford expedition. All my lights stopped working. I had the turn signal switch replaced and my other lights are working now all but my turn signals and my lowbeam headlight. Can I get some help please
I have a 2003 Honda accord. My flasher and cheeses and light bobs have all been replaced as well as the switch. My right turn signal works as do my emergency flashers. However, my left turn signal is still not operating. Suggestions??
Hello I have a 2003 Ford Ranger XLT and the passenger front turn signal does not flash. Inside is a rapid clicking and no light on the dash flashing. I have replaced the bulbs and replaced the multi function switch as well as the relay and I still have the issue. Also the light works when on as a parking light. And the light does not flash when using the hazards. Any ideas??? Please help.
I have a 2005 Mazda tribune and the right signal isn’t working at all not on dash not in front or back need help
I have a 2000 dodge ram van 1500 that the front passenger side does not work, I have replaced the bulb and tested both the old one and the new one, it still does not work. The signal light flashes fast on the rear indicating the bulb is blown but the bulb is ok?
I have a 2000 Ford F150 XLT it has 4.6 triton. I recently had a water hose blow off the radiator while driving down the road. Before this happened I had no problems at all with my electrical system. I fixed the issue with the hose and got back on the road. I noticed that later I tried to use my cruise control and it wouldn’t work. the next day I lost all blinkers and my emergency flashers as well and brake lights. The head lights and running lights work just fine. I found a fuse that had blown that operates all this but if I try to use any blinkers or brakes the fuse blows again every time. Now if I unplug the brake light switch everything else stays working with no issues. What is making this happen this is my work truck and need it every day?
I have no turn signals or hazards, replaced the relay under the dash, checked the fuses, they are good, where do I go from her
I have a 2008 Saturn Vue and the right front turn signal don’t work changed the bulb and checked the wiring and no power
interior lights will not turn off
2005 GMC Sierra
The left side turn signals front, mirror, and rear do not turn on at all. The right
All work fine. Thoughts?
I have a 2002 Ford F350 Super Duty box truck. The driver side rear break light does not work. The running light and emergency flashers work. I installed the following and still doesn’t work: Optronics LED – Stop/Turn/Tail Light
I have a 2005 cadilac cts and when I turn on my headlights my left blinker light inside stays on then when I use the blinker my hazard lights come on? Help
no turn signals or flashers- already checked fuses, replaced steering column switch- Any more suggestion? 2005 Acura MDX
I have a 2004 chevy s.10 and on the dash cluster at night and I guess all the time because it has the eye on the dash but the left side blinker is real dim but when I cut that signal on it blinks fine just the blinker light looks like its on all the time
HELP! My left signal stays on, flashing without turn switch on. Also my right turn signal doesn’t work. I was repairing the turn signal switch, with key on I think, and then this happened. Did I possibly blow the right turn bulb? But why would the left turn signal stay flashing? Please help.
My rear driver blinker has no power to it what do I need to do. I’ve already changed the bulbs and had it checked with the tester and there’s no power so I know it’s not the bulb how do I fix that
my 95 cougar blinker comes on an off but i havent seen a flasher to replace wt can i do
My 2009 Saturn outlook all the lights work but the brake lifts don’t work and both left and right back turn signals don’t work the front turn signals are fine?
Why would ur turn signal’s stop working and the right turn signal stay on even when van is off on a 1999 dodge caravan
I had a remote start put on my f150 now a week later the truck is acting up by the blinker turning on bit not flashing and if I turn the blinker on to the same side then remote starter works please help
My signal lights will work for a second then they stop. What is the problem. Please help me
i have a 2005 blazer. left signal lights flash really fast. the right side flashes normal. i have replaced all bulbs on left side but still did not fix it. could it be the flasher causing only one side to flash fast?
1998 s 10 drivers side turn signals don’t work with the head lights on blink fast when off.
Jeep 2008 both blinkers still blink but fast but sometimes normal when they feel like it I have had them at the dealership 2xs but not jeep they said they were fixed. I have replaced they 2xs and they stil don’t work right ehT is up?
My turn signal flasher is always ticking without using the turn signals. Why?
I am having an issue with my left blinker. The right blinker works fine. When I put the left blinker on the stock stays in the on position until i make the turn as if it does function but nothing happens with the blinker it does not illuminate or Flash front or back. Same thing with the hazard light I put the hazards on the right side blinks but nothing happens on the left side. Any ideas?
My issue is that the running lights on the trailer are fine and the turn signal on the vehicle works but the turn signal on the trailer doesn’t work. All of the lights on the trailer work. What could be the issue?
2007 Ford Expedition El, left turn signal doesn’t work at all, but right turn signal will not turn off even in the off position. Any ideas what it could be?
I have installed turn signals on my Model T Ford.I have LED lights and load resistors.The system has been working until recently.My problem is that the right side illuminates and flashes ,while the left side illuminates but will not flash.I replaced the flasher unit and still have the same issue with the left side.
I have a 95 bmw and the blinker won’t turn off unless I take out the battery even when the car is off
I have a 2013 impala I changed out the head light housing , my driver side signal light comes on but want flash. I have all new bulbs in front an rear of the car an still no flash. So I put the factory back in to see if I got same thing an I don’t , they work fine what can this be?
2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD. Changed over to LED’s. Changed the flasher Relay to a LED compatible. Everything works great except at night, when in Auto(lighting control knob) I have no directionals and the indicator arrows in dash are lit up. Can anyone help me.
When my head lights are off blinkers work fine. When I turn on my head lights the right side don’t work. 79 camero
I have a 2004 Buick rendezvous cxl, my falshers and right blinker work but my left blinker works on and off , so I don’t think it’s a bulb. Any ideas?
I have changed the bulb, checked the fuse boxes, and checked the relay switch, but my right signal light does not work but all the other signal lights work front and back, hazards work. When I turn the right signal on it clicks fast in the cab. Could this be a wire problem?? This is a 2000 Windstar van. I am mechanically inclined even though I am female. Please help thanks. Michelle.
I have a 94 caprice hazard lights work and my blinker right side works and my back left blinker works but my front left blinker doesn’t work? Replaced all bulbs and a relay still nothing?
I’m having a front left blinker problem all new bulbs hazard work and right side works and the left back blinker works
2001 Ford Ranger XLT 4.0L
My blinkers stopped working, but now my running lights work as blinkers and hazards…
Hi I have a 2003 Chevy impala buzzing when I use my directional now buzzing and no directional working. I replaced
Flashers but did not fix problem. Help plz ty
Does a blown audio fuse under bonnet affect both turn signals. And there’s no blinker noise. The break and park lights work wipers and lights all work. My car was stolen and I just got it back. I found broken audio fuse under bonnet but putting another fuse in they still don’t work.
I have a turn signal barely blinking when I turn on the other side turn signal with the parking lights on
What if when the headlights are turned on the turn signal works but doesnt stay on on 1 side after turn.
How come my turn signal works but doesnt stay on when im not using it?
I have a 2005 Tahoe. All lighs work EXCEPT blinkers, even hazard lights work. Checked all fuses. Replaced relay. Still no blinkers. Suggestions/ideas?
why do my turn signals continually stop working and the fuse blows on my 1995 S10 p/u truck ?
2007 Pontiac Torrent rear passenger turn signal blinks sporadically fast, front doesn’t at all, dome light won’t shut off. Checked fuses, replaced turn signal switch, replaced BCM with another used (other appeared toasted). What to try next?
My turning signals and everything worked, hour later when using my turn signal the trucks right one would flash, but the left trailer blinker would flash… instead of the right side for truck and trailer… HELP!
The blinker on the rear passenger side on my 2004 Ford Mustang GT one bulb flashes the first one on the left the other 2 do not already replaced bulbs anyone know why this is happening and how to fix it ?
I replace the hazard switch the fuses are good the bulbs are good to turn signals are just not working
the left turn signal on my 1993 toyota camry does nothing. changed bulbs and no change
No lights work in the rear driver side of my 2004 Jeep Liberty. The fuse panel says #9 but there was no fuse there and when I attempted to put the red 10amp fuse in, it did not catch/stay in place. Isn’t a circuit breaker or some other part suppose to be inside the slot to help hold the fuse in place? The slot if fully empty.
I have a 2002 Jeep Laredo and the turn signals work some time and then they stop. I changed the rear bulbs and the flasher relay switch under the dash. The emergency flashers work though. Please help
i have a 1997 dodge ram pick the right signal does not work all lights seem to be good the left works as well as the emergence flashers work. any ideal what would cause this
My 2003 trailblazer turn signals
work only in park or neutral ,
But quit working when shift into
Gear ,
Every light test good
Fuses good
All works fine in park or neutral
Turn signals work but only while in park or neutral, could it be the flasher/module?
My green wire – right turn signal – coming from my truck harness maintains a constant 12 volts even when the truck is off. Where could the power be coming from?
After going through all of this, I took off my turn signal and wiper arm off of steering wheel and found one of the connectors had two wires exposed and a burned plastic adapter! Plus there is a burn mark on the metal part of steering column that can not be seen from not taking this off. THIS , I believe is the problem that kept blowing 50 Amp fuses and stopped my BLINKERS and Heater from working! I hope this helps someone?
Good morning, I have a problem with my trailer socket, when I want to turn right my socket gives me a reading that right and left are at the same time working. And this is also on the left side , on the Trailer I have no lidicater what could I have for a problem and how can I fix it form john
I have a 1994 Jeep Wrangler. I replaced the tail lights with led lights. Everything works except the turn signals. I’ve replaced fuses and the relay. Any ideas? A kid at a parts stores says I need to install led equalizers on both tail lights but I’m skeptical. I’m not sure he gave me the correct relay either. I just ordered different one online that looks similar to the old one.
where is the flasher located on a 2000 Buick Century