Turn signals not blinking properly

2003 KIA SPECTRA
200,000 MILES • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CORLEEN PAIVA
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My turn signals occasionally. I'll get one blink, then nothing, or no blinking at all. Other times they blink normally for about 20-30 seconds. They light up properly when they actually blink, so it's not a burnt out bulb. And it's both sides. No other lights are effected.
Apr 22, 2020 at 12:57 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

I have a feeling it is a bad turn signal flasher. It is located under the dash on the driver's side. I attached a picture of location. A flasher isn't expensive. This is what I would try first.

Here is a link you should find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/turn-signals-not-working-blinker

Let me know if this helps.

Take care,
Joe
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