Turn signal problem. Suggestions?

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Aug 23, 2005 | 07:01 PM
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Here's my problem. About a week ago my P/S turn signal has stopped blinking. I checked all the bulbs and they work fine. If I try to turn the signal on all the lights front/back turn on, but no blinking. The D/S works just fine. The weird thing is that sometimes it works and then at the next turn it might not, but then a little while later it works again? It's driving me crazy. Any suggestions greatly appreciated. I'm out of ideas.
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Aug 23, 2005 | 07:10 PM
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Re: Turn signal problem. Suggestions?
It's just bad contact between the bulb and the socket/connector. You can take the bulb out and clean the contacts, and see if that improves anything.

My car does that frequently too.
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Aug 23, 2005 | 08:12 PM
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Re: Turn signal problem. Suggestions?
Check the flasher underneath the panel below the steering column.
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Aug 23, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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Re: Turn signal problem. Suggestions?
I will check the bulbs tomorrow. I figured that if they were working that it must be something else? I will give it a shot.

When you say check the "flasher" what exactly am I looking for? Not quite sure what you mean? I'm pretty good with cars and fixing things, but it helps if I kind if know what to look for.

JCS
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Aug 23, 2005 | 09:52 PM
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Re: Turn signal problem. Suggestions?
The flasher is located underneath the steering column... remove the under panel , 2 philip screws and 2 seven millimeter screws the panel will come down and the flasher is a small box that can be removed and plugged back in... they are 10 or 11 dollars at the dealership... mine did that also, and i replaced the flasher.. fixed all..
Email me at Mattzredpontiac@hotmail.com if you would like a picture of where the flasher is located...
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Aug 23, 2005 | 11:28 PM
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Re: Turn signal problem. Suggestions?
Flasher
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Aug 23, 2005 | 11:37 PM
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Re: Turn signal problem. Suggestions?
Thanks for all the help. I will check all your suggestions in the morning. Once again thanks.

Jeremy
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Aug 24, 2005 | 12:11 PM
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Re: Turn signal problem. Suggestions?
There is only one flasher for all 4 turn signals. So if the D/S works, it is NOT the flasher!
Read "Dave '97 Z28 M6" post again. This is a very common problem with 4th gens. It's usually the rear P/S turn signal socket, they get wet.
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Aug 24, 2005 | 12:21 PM
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Re: Turn signal problem. Suggestions?
bad connection, hes right, one way that works alot of times, is just flip the bulbs around 180% and put them back in
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Aug 24, 2005 | 05:22 PM
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Re: Turn signal problem. Suggestions?
I looked at the bulbs and turned them 180 degree prior to putting them back in and as of now everything is working well. Hopefully things will stay that way. I appreciate the help. Thanks.

Jeremy
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