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Old 09-14-2009, 03:21 PM
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Turn signal and hazards no longer work

I was driving home from work one day, and while driving, suddenly noticed that my headlights and dashboard went out for a split second, and came back on with the air bag light, which dissapeared a few seconds later. After this incident, my turn signals and hazards no longer work.

They sometimes work for short periods of time (10 minutes or so) when I change it's fuse in the relay beneath the steering wheel or if I play with the turn signal bulbs a bit (remove them/change them around) but other than that, they don't work.

What steps should I take to get them working again? Anything would be helpful .. this can be potentially very dangerous on the road.
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flasher relay under dash
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Old 09-14-2009, 10:29 PM
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If i were you I'd check the fuses. Just to be safe
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Old 09-17-2009, 07:24 PM
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It was the flasher relay, thanks guys.
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Old 09-18-2009, 08:24 AM
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Just FYI, both circuits also flow through the hazard button. Neither will work if the button is not plugged in/loose/faulty.
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It was the flasher relay, thanks guys.
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Old 09-20-2009, 02:00 AM
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Hey guys I just bought a 00 Max and have the same problem. What exactly needs to be done once I get to the relay? (I know absolutely nothing about this car.....yet)

Please help me out. As mentioned above, this is very dangerous.

I should also note that I checked all the fuses and everything checked out. so...what exactly is the relay and what did you do to fix it? I'm scared to take stuff apart...like I said I dont know much about the car yet. Literally just purchased today.

Thanks again for any help.
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Old 09-20-2009, 11:05 AM
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Take it back to where you bought it and have them fix it? Isn't there some rule about selling cars that won't pass inspection?
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Old 03-01-2010, 05:31 PM
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i have same problem i keep blowing fuses signal and hazard.i change fuse and flasher from dealer still blow it out. i check for short in harness found nothing. i order new hazard switch i get on wednesday? help me please
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^^ Happened to me awhile ago. I replaced all the hazards/turn signals fuses and all the turn signal bulbs and then everything was fine.

but for some weird reason my car doesnt flash the hazards when I lock, anybody know how to fix this?
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i will try it see what happen. i test the flasher its both good.this making me mad
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Old 03-02-2010, 07:59 AM
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still not working i change bulb and flasher still not working.it blows my fuses out . i am waiting for hazard switch to come in. i hope is hazard swith.
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Looks like you need a multi-function switch.
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Old 09-08-2013, 11:40 PM
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is the relay a plug in or is there wiring involved?
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Relay replacement (as long as it's the same part) is a plug and play.
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Old 09-11-2013, 04:54 PM
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Led turn signal bulbs

I just installed front 1157 and 1156 led turn signal bulbs, with a led flasher relay, i turn my dimmer switch down, and now when i use the turn signal, my lcd clock on dash, and a/c contol display lights flash. What am i doing worng or what i can fix?
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Old 09-11-2013, 05:27 PM
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check your bulbs, you might have mixed up the 1156 and 1157 bulbs.
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Bulbs are where there suppose to be, havent checked the fuse, but the turn signals wouldnt work if it was a fuse, also to add, my rear turn signal led bulbs stay on, i have the 1157 led up front and the 1156 in the rear, and a new led flasher relay, and tips?
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