Turn signal/tail lights/dash lights

Tiny
JASON KEELER
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  • 2003 KIA SPECTRA
  • 1.8L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 141,300 MILES
When driving my car at night my dash lights and running lights short out sometimes when I use my turn signal. I was told this could be a fuse but it seems like a short in the steering column to me. ( I'm obviously not proficient at these things though. ) If I tap the arm for the turn signal it comes right back on with a few taps. Please let me know what I need to do as I can't afford to take it in nor can I afford a ticket. Thanks guys!

Sunday, February 22nd, 2015 AT 7:56 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You're right; it's not a fuse. A fuse is either good or bad. Based on your description, it sounds like the multi-function switch sounds bad. Here is how to change it out. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.
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Sunday, February 22nd, 2015 AT 8:13 PM

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