Turn signals (blinkers) not working replaced bulb and still not working?

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FUDGE6
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The rear left turn signal/brake lamp out. Replaced bulb and still not working. Checked fuses still nothing?
Friday, February 4th, 2011 AT 10:29 PM

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Tiny
WRENCHTECH
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Check for power and ground in the socket. It may have a bad one. If no power arriving at the socket, then you may have a bad turn signal switch. This guide can help fix it

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/turn-signals-not-working-blinker

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Friday, February 4th, 2011 AT 10:46 PM
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KERRI TOMLINSON
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When you step on the brake the left turn signal will not work and it stays solid green. The light does not flash but the right side works. How do you fix the problem?
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Monday, May 10th, 2021 AT 1:39 PM (Merged)
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That is the classic symptom of a broken ground wire on the left rear socket. You can verify that by observing the left bulb's operation will change when you remove the bulb on the right side. Most commonly doing that will result in the left bulb not turning on at all.
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Signal lights and brake lights will not work. The brake light at the top of the back hatch DOES work. How do I fix this
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Monday, May 10th, 2021 AT 1:39 PM (Merged)
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First check all fuses in the in car and under hood boxes, then you may need to test the multifunction switch on the column.
MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH Remove multifunction switch. See MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Measure resistance between specified terminals while operating multifunction switch lever in specified positions. See MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH TESTING (EXPLORER & MOUNTAINEER) or MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH TESTING (EXPLORER SPORT & EXPLORER SPORT TRAC) table. See Fig. 5 or Fig. 6 . If resistance is not as specified, replace multifunction switch.


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Removal:
MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH Removal & Installation Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove lock cylinder. See LOCK CYLINDER . Twist tilt lever handle counterclockwise and remove handle (if equipped). Remove upper and lower steering column covers. Remove multifunction switch retaining screws. Disconnect multifunction switch harness connectors and remove switch. To install, reverse removal procedure. WARNING: Deactivate air bag system before performing any service operation involving steering column components. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. Do not apply electrical power to any component on steering column without first deactivating air bag system. Air bag may deploy.

LOCK CYLINDER Removal & Installation (Functional) Disconnect negative battery cable. Disable air bag system. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Insert a 1/8" drill bit or wire through access hole in lower steering column cover (below lock cylinder). See Fig. 7 . Press retaining pin inward and pull out lock cylinder. To install, lubricate lock cylinder. Turn lock cylinder to RUN position. Press retaining pin inward and insert lock cylinder into housing. To install, reverse removal procedure. WARNING: Deactivate air bag system before performing any service operation involving steering column components. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. Do not apply electrical power to any component on steering column without first deactivating air bag system. Air bag may deploy.


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Disable air bags by removing the negative battery cable and leave it disconnected for 5 minutes, then proceed and leave the cable off until you have reassembled the column.
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Monday, May 10th, 2021 AT 1:39 PM (Merged)
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Turn signals are inoperable, the flashers work and the wipers on combo switch work. I would like to try replacing the relay. Is the relay for the flasher the same relay for turn signals?
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JOHNNYT73
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Yes, it should be the same relay. Check all fuses and then look into it being the switch itself that it bad.
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CHOPPERGIRL
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Thanks guys, I greatly appreciate it, I bought a new oe relay from Ford switched them out, and voila. Working again!
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I purchased my car in August and was happy to find that although it was a '99 and had 117000 miles on it, there were no problems at all. I've had a problem with the turn signals when it gets cold (below freezing). They just stop working. Initially they would blink a few times and then stop and now they just don't work altogether. When the weather gets into the high 30's or 40's they work just fine. I have no idea what the problem is let alone how to fix it. Any help would be great!
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Monday, May 10th, 2021 AT 1:39 PM (Merged)
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Take out your flasher relay and keep it warm over night, then when you go to use it, pop it in and see if they work.

check out this guide

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/turn-signals-not-working-blinker

if they work you need a new relay. sometimes they can get moisture in them and when it gets bellow freezing they freeze up causing the metal contacts inside not move.
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Monday, May 10th, 2021 AT 1:39 PM (Merged)
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The turn signal or hazard signals do not work. I checked the fuses and they are ok. I looked for the flasher (yellow and located under the instrument panel) and bought a replacement (Black - model EP27 from Tridon). Note the flasher has 5 terminals. After hooking up the replacement flasher and trying the turn signals and flasher, they still do not work. What else could it be?

Thanks for your help
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Monday, May 10th, 2021 AT 1:41 PM (Merged)
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When mine quit working, it was a wire in steering column. Try tilting your steering wheel in different
positions
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Monday, May 10th, 2021 AT 1:41 PM (Merged)
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To begin, read the guides below, they will help you figure this out

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/turn-signals-not-working-blinker

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

The wiring diagrams for your turn signals are attached below
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1994 explorer sport 2 door, bought it with the hazards, blinkers and break lights working, 3 days later all not working. Replaced blinker switch, both flasher cans, and the ignition (unrelated) and still nothing. I'm only left to think it's a wiring issue.
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Monday, May 10th, 2021 AT 1:41 PM (Merged)
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KEN L
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Hello,

Here is a guide to help you test the wiring and the blinker wiring diagrams so you can see how the system works:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Recently both turn signals stopped working at same time. Bulbs are good.
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Monday, May 10th, 2021 AT 1:41 PM (Merged)
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Check fuses 10 and 21 in the I/P fuse block. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Replaced the signal lever switch and flasher replay, checked the fuse its good, but still no blinkers. I can turn on hazard lights and they flash off and on, but turn signal blinkers wont
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Check out this video and see if it helps...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2SUGIvYAWc
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My turn Signals quit working along with the tail lights everything else works also lost diagram to fuse box and manual. Any ideas would be helpful. TIA
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