Blinker Problem

CrazyInBlack · 09-19-2007, 07:35 AM

The blinker in the 98 is acting funny. When you use the right blinker everything works fine. When you go to use the left blinker it does not work and the buzzer goes off. I went to O'Reileys yesterday and swapped the relay and it did not help. I did discover though that if you do not fully depress the indicate that the blinker will work fine. Also all the bulbs work with the brake and the emergency flasher.

Purple1995Pony · 09-19-2007, 09:51 AM

take out the directional arm module and spray some contact cleaner on all the exposed contacts you can see. should be about 5 screws , 3 philips head outside on the column cover and 2 security star screws holding the module inside. disconnect the 2 harnesses.

EHardy1971 · 09-19-2007, 10:01 AM

maybe your blinker fluid is low?

,seriously though,sonds to me like either the multi function switch,or the turn signal cam is messed up,our Explorer has the same issue,but with it,the washer switch also only works if you hold the turn signal lever,and your mouth just right!

CrazyInBlack · 09-19-2007, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Purple1995Pony

take out the directional arm module and spray some contact cleaner on all the exposed contacts you can see. should be about 5 screws , 3 philips head outside on the column cover and 2 security star screws holding the module inside. disconnect the 2 harnesses.

I will try that, Thanks.

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Originally Posted by EHardy1971

maybe your blinker fluid is low?

,seriously though,sonds to me like either the multi function switch,or the turn signal cam is messed up,our Explorer has the same issue,but with it,the washer switch also only works if you hold the turn signal lever,and your mouth just right!

I told them that but they assured me there was no such thing as blinker fluid

is there a way to tell which is bad?

EHardy1971 · 09-19-2007, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by CrazyInBlack

I told them that but they assured me there was no such thing

is there a way to tell which is bad?

Purple posted while I was typing!,try what he said,and smear a thin coat of dielectric grease on all the contacts to keep the from corroding,the turn signal cam has 2 or 3 screws that hold it in place,it's possible that they might just be loose,I've had it happen before! The bad thing is,you have to pull the steering wheel off to check it!,just be sure to d/c the battery before you pull the airbag!,who told you there was no such thing as the switch,or cam?

89five0Gt · 09-19-2007, 11:27 AM

eric, i think he was talking about blinker fluid

EHardy1971 · 09-19-2007, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 89five0Gt

eric, i think he was talking about blinker fluid

I really hope so!

Wall96cobra · 09-19-2007, 05:09 PM

My 96 did the same thing when I had it, these switches are notorious for going bad and cleaning the contacts will fix the problem as it did in mine.

CrazyInBlack · 09-19-2007, 07:02 PM

I did not have time today to tear into it but I sprayed some electrical cleaner into the joint and it worked correctly for a couple of tries and then went back to crap

guess I will have to tear it apart, so the bag has to come off to do all this?

Wall96cobra · 09-19-2007, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyInBlack

I did not have time today to tear into it but I sprayed some electrical cleaner into the joint and it worked correctly for a couple of tries and then went back to crap

guess I will have to tear it apart, so the bag has to come off to do all this?

No the bag doesn't have to come off. Take the cover off the steering column and you should be able to see from there how to take it out. I really can't remember what screws have to come out without looking at it but I am 100% sure the bag and steering wheel don't have to come out.

09-19-2007, 07:35 AM	#1
CrazyInBlack Crusin... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Various Places in Middle AL Posts: 3,542	Blinker Problem The blinker in the 98 is acting funny. When you use the right blinker everything works fine. When you go to use the left blinker it does not work and the buzzer goes off. I went to O'Reileys yesterday and swapped the relay and it did not help. I did discover though that if you do not fully depress the indicate that the blinker will work fine. Also all the bulbs work with the brake and the emergency flasher. __________________ Liberal education has nothing to do with liberal or conservative politics. Liberal education is the simple idea of a broad and well-rounded course of study in the humanities, social sciences, sciences, and the arts. The overarching goal is to liberate the mind from ignorance and superstition.

09-19-2007, 09:51 AM	#2
Purple1995Pony Friends' Dad/Dad-in-Law Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Taunton, MA Posts: 510	take out the directional arm module and spray some contact cleaner on all the exposed contacts you can see. should be about 5 screws , 3 philips head outside on the column cover and 2 security star screws holding the module inside. disconnect the 2 harnesses. __________________ 95 GT Vert 01 F350 SD *06 300C Hemi AWD*

09-19-2007, 10:01 AM	#3
EHardy1971 Trunk Monkey Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Home Posts: 5,708	maybe your blinker fluid is low? ,seriously though,sonds to me like either the multi function switch,or the turn signal cam is messed up,our Explorer has the same issue,but with it,the washer switch also only works if you hold the turn signal lever,and your mouth just right! __________________ Eric 89 LX Coupe-Juiced 01 Lightning-Boost 06 TBSS

09-19-2007, 07:02 PM	#9
CrazyInBlack Crusin... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Various Places in Middle AL Posts: 3,542	I did not have time today to tear into it but I sprayed some electrical cleaner into the joint and it worked correctly for a couple of tries and then went back to crap guess I will have to tear it apart, so the bag has to come off to do all this? __________________ Liberal education has nothing to do with liberal or conservative politics. Liberal education is the simple idea of a broad and well-rounded course of study in the humanities, social sciences, sciences, and the arts. The overarching goal is to liberate the mind from ignorance and superstition.

09-19-2007, 11:27 AM	#6
89five0Gt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: behind Skillet Posts: 1,356	eric, i think he was talking about blinker fluid

09-19-2007, 05:09 PM	#8
Wall96cobra ooooo cake!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saks, AL Posts: 1,630	My 96 did the same thing when I had it, these switches are notorious for going bad and cleaning the contacts will fix the problem as it did in mine.