1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Direction Signal shorting out

1995 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
16,500 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ADAMRICHARDS1984
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Hi, I recently purchased a 95 Olds Cutlass station wagon. However, the blinkers don't work. I pulled out the blown fuse, put in a new fuse and it blew as soon I turned the key. The backup lights are on the same circuit, so naturally they don't work either. The hazard flashers and brake lights do work however. What is the most likely cause of this, and how easy is it to fix?
Apr 18, 2010 at 9:10 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check the light sockets to make sure the problem isn't there. Remove the bulbs and see if the fuse still blows.
May 19, 2010 at 10:06 AM
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