Blinkers not working

370,000 MILES • 3.3L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JSNDVS
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A few months ago my right side turn signal stopped working properly. When i would activate them they would flash once or twice and stop all together, if i turn the key to stop power to the system it will reset it for another two flashes. I replaced the turn signal switch on the dash with no improvement. I removed the relay/fuse box under the hood and checked the connections, they all looked fine so i put it back in place. Upon doing so my turn signals worked like new but my check engine light was now on. Yesterday while driving i used my right side signal and my check engine light turned off and my blinker stopped working again. Any ideas on what is happening would be grateful. I have isolated the problem somewhere in the front right but all the wires/connectors have been checked and cleaned to ensure good contact.
Jan 9, 2019 at 3:06 AM
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Hello,

It sounds like you have a TIPM that is going bad but to be sure lets run the codes to see what come up. here is a guide to help us get started:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please run down this guide and report back.
Jan 10, 2019 at 4:33 AM
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