Drive side turn signal flashes fast. Passenger flashes at normal speed.

2001 DODGE DAKOTA
180,000 MILES
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TIMSIT
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I read in the manual to check the bulbs which I did and replaced ones that looked bad.Problem remains.

Looked at the fuse panel and found the turn signal relay. Small silver box. Replaced it and still no change. Funny thing even if I remove it completely turn signals still function.

Seems the next step is to replace the Combination Flasher unit under the driver side dash? Can someone let me know if I am on the right track before I spend the money on the part?
Feb 18, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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FIXITMR
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this is generally a load resistance issue. less load, faster flash rate. the # of bulbs per side flashing must be the same.
Feb 18, 2012 at 10:51 PM
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So do you think I still have a bulb that's bad and it looks ok visually? Could the bad bulb be on the side that flashes normally?
Feb 18, 2012 at 10:54 PM
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what do you mean looks ok? same brightness?
Feb 18, 2012 at 11:11 PM
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I just meant the filaments are intact and there is no blackness to the bulb
Feb 18, 2012 at 11:17 PM
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yah ok.
Feb 18, 2012 at 11:28 PM
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So combination flasher?
Feb 20, 2012 at 1:20 PM
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