Blinkers not working...

Orion2247 · #1 06-13-2007, 05:53 PM

It started whenever I would try to use the blinker, the arrow would just come on on my dash and not blink (not sure about outside result). But now when I try to use my blinker, the arrrow doesnt come on and it just turns off one of my brake lights, so I guess the only way to make it look like my blinker's working for the cops is manually flicking the lever up and down while applying the brakes. Hazard lights still work, and I checked the fuses. Anyone else had this problem or can think of a solution? The local repair shop will rape my wallet...

goldz28 · #2 06-13-2007, 06:10 PM

So its not the bulb? You said the hazards work. When I had a bulb out it did some funny stuff to the dash light. Blink faster or something or stayed on stead. Might be a bulb with two elements in it and one are burnt out. Or it could be the sylinoid dilly bobber for the blinkers.

Orion2247 · #3 06-13-2007, 06:21 PM

where's the solenoid located?

goldz28 · #4 06-13-2007, 11:51 PM

Not sure, could be on the fuse block under the hood but that is just a guess. Look at your diagram of fuses and what not and see if it tells.

Earlsfat · #5 06-14-2007, 04:53 PM

Blown bulbs will do some crazy stuff... as cheap as they are, replace them anyway. At least that's wher I would start. Did you try seeing if they're blown? Is it both or one side, if it's one side only, then it's probably the bulbs, if it's both sides, and both went at the same time, chances are it's something else (solenoid?)

If you back up close to a garage door (or something big and light colored) and try them at night it's easy to see if they are working or not, if you don't have anyone to look while you're pushing the pedals.

cuda_dude · #6 06-15-2007, 12:38 AM

I can't bring myself to using the low blinker fluid joke...

Earlsfat · #7 06-15-2007, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by cuda_dude

I can't bring myself to using the low blinker fluid joke...

You know... I was like, "whatisit, tellme, tellme, telleme" there for a second....

wrightz28 · #8 06-15-2007, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by cuda_dude

I can't bring myself to using the low blinker fluid joke...

I pride myself in the amount of restrant I used yesterday not to.

I would have if I have a logical response to the problem to make up for it.

philly rs · #9 06-18-2007, 02:21 PM

bulb, mines di that same damn thig..replace them and u will be happy..if that dont work u may wanna also try an look at the wires on the terminal where u would sit the light in..maybe the wires got damaged???

Orion2247 · #10 06-20-2007, 05:27 PM

Replaced bulbs to no avail. Advance Auto Parts suggested I replace the actual blinker module. So I crack open the underside of the dash to find a mess of a homemade wiring job, and the blinker isnt where it's supposed to be. This mess under the dash may also be contributing to an increasingly frequent short of all accessories (radio, windows, aux outlet). The short is the so freakin' annoying because most often it happens when i try to roll down the window to order my cheeseburger, or when I want to roll them up before it rains. (had to trash bag the windows last week because of a huge storm.)
The haynes manual says the module is just to the left of the steering column, but its not....

wrightz28 · #11 06-20-2007, 05:31 PM

hmmm I'd love to know why it's hacked up

I hate it when people do that.

Earlsfat · #12 06-21-2007, 09:10 AM

Yeah... Mine was that way, until I got pissed off and literally hacked it all out and rewired it (almost done by the way).

If I were you, I'd spend $200 or whatever it costs to get a new dash harness from Painless Wiring and start anew. The wires just plug into where they're supposed to and they're labelled very well.

(EDIT) Oh yeah... Haynes manuals are good for small stuff... but other than that you might as well use it to mop up oil spills.

wrightz28 · #13 06-21-2007, 10:03 AM

Dunno if the Painless boys are gonna have one for a 99 yet. Doesn't hurt to look. Probably going to be a dealer or boneyard ordeal.

Earlsfat · #14 06-21-2007, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by wrightz28

Dunno if the Painless boys are gonna have one for a 99 yet. Doesn't hurt to look. Probably going to be a dealer or boneyard ordeal.

Good point... wait... 2007 - 1999 = at least 8 years they've had to make one. WTF? If they don't have one tell them they need to get the lead out of their asses.

Boneyard = a lot of work, no? Dealer = $500+... Call Painless up and BEG.

wrightz28 · #15 06-21-2007, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimsfat

Boneyard = a lot of work, no? .

Ah. but a quiet weekend afternnon with no wife barking at you or kids driving insane.

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