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Old Jun 10, 2018 | 04:11 PM
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Having an issue with my indicators. Switching right, all works as it should. Switching left the relay click rapidly (4-6 times) within a second then dies out. Also the left indicator light blinks once the goes dark. Any suggestions? Fuses are good. Tried switching the relays, but still same problem on the left side.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2018 | 05:02 PM
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Have you tried cleaning the turn signal switch on the steering column? They get dirty and cause intermittent issues usually with the windshield wipers stopping. Electrical contact cleaner.

All the bulbs are good?
 
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Old Jun 10, 2018 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave03S
Have you tried cleaning the turn signal switch on the steering column? They get dirty and cause intermittent issues usually with the windshield wipers stopping. Electrical contact cleaner.

All the bulbs are good?
i havent checked the turn signal switch yet. Is it still possible it can be the problem? The left indicator light in the dash does come on for a spilt second. The wipers work as they should. Bulbs are good. With the hazzards on there still is no light on the left side.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2018 | 08:34 PM
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Have you done anything lately?
Changed a bulb, added LED's, wired in something?
 
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Old Jun 26, 2018 | 02:46 PM
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Ok, to manswer some questions.
no, i have not done any kind of modifications to the lights.
still havent checked the stalk.

but i hsve tried replacing the fuse box with another one. Still same problem.
i will check the stalk tomorrow, but dont really think that is the problem since power is transmited to the relay.
i will also try checking the bulbs other than turn signals. Noticed one of my brake lights arent working.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2018 | 03:24 PM
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If you end up needing a stalk/switch assembly, I have one.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2018 | 06:59 PM
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I second the stalk switch. It seems there is more current going through it then should be, common failure point.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2018 | 11:05 PM
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I had to research this with my wiper stalk. The problem is/was that they used some weird grease to protect the circuits in the stalks. This usually only occurs when it's cold and the grease becomes a gel which causes a malfunction. Some one posted a fix in here somewhere (look for windshield wiper fix). You basically take it apart and clean it and add a more modern version of the electrical grease. I took the easy way out and found a wiper stalk on Ebay that had already been done and haven't had an issue... yet lol. If you do take it apart, there are a couple things. You don't have to take the steering wheel off... turn it hard to one side and you should be able to get it. When you actually take it apart ( I did the one I took off just to have a spare) do it inside with a towel underneath and in a well lit area... pieces parts and springs will come at you if you aren't careful and if you lose them you're up the creek.
 

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Old Jul 2, 2018 | 04:05 PM
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ok, just to clear this up first; Im scared to take the stalk apart in case i mess it up.. so i have ordered one on eBay. Should be here next week. BUT i discovered something wierd in the stalk wiring. There is a box in there with two wires cut off. Any of you have any idea What this is? Also the green wire goes up to the stalk wiring.


 
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Old Jul 2, 2018 | 04:13 PM
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Box looks aftermarket
 
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