1997 Saturn SL Right Turn Signal Out

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4TH MARINES
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the right signal will not work, it did at one time i checked the bulbs both are good replaced the flasher did not solve problem u can hear old and new flasher clicking when u use left signal and emer flasher use r signal u hear nothing this is on a 1997 saturn sl [/b]
Apr 2, 2006 at 5:36 PM
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OILPAN49
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possibly a bad relay, short or ground somewhere. That's my guess -op-
Apr 2, 2006 at 6:46 PM
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u stated possibly a bad relay, short, or ground. are all these problems at the steering wheel? what would i look for to identify the relay? short? ground? thanks for your help. i'm trying to fix it myself if it can be done or do i need to take to a repair shop.
Apr 4, 2006 at 10:13 AM
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PEPPERMRJ
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Do any of the three (front, rear, and dash) lights light but not blink?

Oilpan is on the right track. No relay tho.

The grounds are at several locations. One for the flasher and one for each turn signal bulb socket. 6 in all.

I would think that you have a bad bulb socket. Swap them over to the left side one at a time to see if you can get the problem to move. If it does you now know.

Could also be the switch. But go with the bulb sockets first. They are cheap ($4.00) and available at any parts house.

Good hunting and let us know. :)
Apr 4, 2006 at 12:42 PM
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MUDDFLAP
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does your saturn have tilt steering wheel, if so move steering wheel to different location, see if turning signal works good luck
Apr 9, 2006 at 1:06 PM
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Suggested Repair

Check the right-side turn-signal bulb sockets first by swapping them one at a time to the working left side to see if the fault moves. Also inspect the grounds at the flasher and each bulb socket. If the sockets are good, suspect the turn-signal switch. On a tilt-wheel car, try different steering-wheel positions as a quick check.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1997 Saturn SL says the right turn signal does not work. Both bulbs are good and replacing the flasher did not help; the flasher clicks for the left signal and hazards but not the right. Replies rule out a relay and recommend checking bulb sockets by swapping them to the left side, inspecting grounds, and considering the turn-signal switch. A tilt-steering position test was also suggested.

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