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It could be the flasher has failed. However, the idea that you had to push it in place may indicate there is an issue with the electrical connectors where it mounts. Remove the flasher. Take a flashlight and check to make sure none of the connectors in the plug are pushed back inside eliminating the connection to the flasher.
If that is good, check fuse 6 in the fuse box located in the vehicle passenger compartment. I attached a picture of the box and legend. If you noticed, the reverse lights also use this fuse, so you can check if they are working. If they are, the fuse is not the problem.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-car-fuse-works
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse
Next, if everything looks good, then chances are the flasher has failed and needs replaced. Using a test light, you can confirm power to the flasher. Here is link that shows how to use one:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester
Let me know if you have other questions or need anything. I hope something here helps.
Take care,
Joe
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