no turn signals 95 taurus gl

[rockinrooney]

hi there hope someone can help as i,ve tried everything that i know. everytime i turn the ignition switch on the fuse blows i,ve check the multi function switch went as far as takin it apart and found nothin wrong with it also i,ve check all bulbs and they seem to be ok check all the wiring around the fuse panel and cant seem to find anything wrong there ,so any suggestion would much be appreciated thanx

[shorod]

Which fuse blows when the key is turned on, fuse 5 or fuse 1 in the instrument panel fuse panel? Both are 15-amp fuses.

With a new fuse installed, do the hazard lights work with the key off? Do all the bulbs flash with the hazards on?

-Rod

[rockinrooney]

Originally Posted by shorod

Which fuse blows when the key is turned on, fuse 5 or fuse 1 in the instrument panel fuse panel? Both are 15-amp fuses.

With a new fuse installed, do the hazard lights work with the key off? Do all the bulbs flash with the hazards on?

-Rod

it,s fuse 5 but i dont get a chance to install it as it keeps blowing and yes my hazards do work and now that u mention that when i turn on my headlights my dash lights go out and so does my clock and rear defogger doesnt work all this has happen in halve aday i would be grateful if u can help ..thanx

[shorod]

If you'd like a copy of the wiring diagrams from the factory service manual, send me a private message with your request and an e-mail address for you that can accept PDF attachments.

-Rod

[shorod]

There are a lot of circuits running off of that fuse #5. You've got your work cut out for you in determining which is causing the fuse to blow when the key is turned on. The effected circuits are listed below. Keep in mind that your Taurus may not have all of these options.

• Multifunction switch
• Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) module
• Illuminated Entry Module
• Shift Lock actuator
• Digital Instrument Cluster
• Rear defrost control
• Rear defrost timer
• Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) module
• Liftgate defrost/wiper module (wagon only)
• Airbag (SRS) diagnostic monitor
• Daytime Running Lights
• Heated Oxygen Sensors (HO2S)
• Transmission Range (TR) sensor
• Variable Assist Power Steering (VAPS)

This circuit is only active with the key in the run position, so unfortunately the fact that the fuse blows with the key in the run position doesn't narrow your search much. Based on your posts, I'm suspecting that the items in italics above are not applicable to your vehicle, so that may limit your search somewhat.

Since you know what it takes to get to the multifunction switch, you may want to leave that unplugged and see if the fuse still blows with that disconnected and the key in the "run" position.

-Rod