Signals signals and four way flashers stopped working suddenly

HAROLD.WILBER

MEMBER
2000 TOYOTA CAMRY
2.2L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
165,000 MILES

Good morning,

Fuses are good, found the flasher on left hand kick panel. When I try to use any signal the relay pulls in but doesn't "flash". My problem is that I can not get it to unplug so I can replace it. There are no tab locks that I can see either. Do I just keep pulling and destroy the old flasher or am I missing a step?
Thank you

Thursday, September 5th, 2019 AT 7:11 AM

1 Reply

SCGRANTURISMO

MECHANIC
4,897 POSTS

Hello,

In the diagrams down below I have included the guide from the vehicle manufacturer on how to test your vehicle's hazard flasher relay. It gives no special instructions for the removal of the relay, it says to just remove the relay. This might be the problem. If you are still having problems removing the relay, try spraying around the relay, especially where the pins connect with QD Electronic Cleaner, which you can purchase at any auto parts store for around $10.00 to $15.00 and it is manufactured by CRC. His might allow the relay to come out more freely. Please go through this guide and get back to us with what you are able to find out.

Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros

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