2005 Dodge Caravan right rear light

Tiny
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2005 Dodge Caravan 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 47k miles

the right rear turn signal/flasher does not work. Changed bulbs, parking relay, fuses in fuse box in engine compartment to no avail. Any suggestions? I cannot find a flasher relay. Help!
Sunday, December 27th, 2009 AT 1:20 PM

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Tiny
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What is the right front signal doing? If it's flashing real fast, the flasher is working properly and there's no need to go looking for relays and flashers. Unlike the old, cheap, reliable flashers of the past that flashed real slow or not at all if a bulb was burned out, these electronic flashers go real fast when a bulb is not working.

Start by plugging in the left rear housing on the right side. If the lights all work, you know the wiring in the body is ok, and the problem is in the right housing. If there is a ribbon cable or "printed cable" between the plug and sockets, inspect the copper circuits for any sign of burned spots or cracks, particularly where the copper traces become narrow or the plastic film makes a bend. This was a real common problem on the Stratus in the '90s.

Caradiodoc
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Monday, December 28th, 2009 AT 10:45 PM

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