Electrical trouble

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  1. angusbull

    angusbull Member

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    Well my flashers work, but my blinkers don't, and one brake light is not working. Checked brake switch, both sides, and there's power coming off of it. By the way both tail lights work.:huh:
     
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    I assume you checked bulbs to make sure they are good and contacts in the sockets, since you have taillights the grounds are probably good. There are 2 flashers under the dash one for the emergency flashers and one for the turn signals.

    A common problem with these cars is the turn signal switch in the column under steering wheel going bad, sometimes you can put some pressure on the switch and they will work as long as you are holding it. If it is bad usually you will have tail lights but no brake or turn signals.
     
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    I have the steering wheel off because I thought that was probably my issue, but I wasn't sure. I guess I should replace it, not sure where to get it though.



     

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