Stupid, stupid turn signal question

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Ok, this might be really simple, but it has me at a loss. My left turn signal is out i.e, blinking rapidly. I know its not a fuse, because only the left signal is effected. How in the heck do I fix this? Yes, I'm an idiot.

 

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Check the bulbs.

 

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Install u/d pulleys recently? Just kidding, only said that because my right blinker sometimes goes out when I first start up my car.

 

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Low blinker fluid?

 

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Nevermind... someone beat me to it by mere seconds...

 

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HairyCanary said:

Have you changed the blinker fluid recently?




Sorry.

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Beat you to the punch.

 

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SN95StangMan said:

Beat you to the punch.

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Yes indeed! We are a bunch of smart asses in here, for sure!

Dave

 

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blinker fluid!

i havent changed that since my days hanging out at mustangworld...but seriously, will one bulb cause both the front and rear to blink quickly?

 

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Check the all the bulbs on the left.

 

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and what if all the bulbs are ok?? because they are? hell, its a ford, they blink, thats enough for me

 

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and what if all the bulbs are ok?? because they are...hell, its a ford, they blink, thats enough for me

 

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I had the same problem! I changed all the bulbs,flasher and yes the blinker fluid.
Fords have a problem with the turn signal switch. Cost $49. at dealer but 50Resto has them cheaper. My old one when I took it out the wires and housing around the wire were melted.
So replace the switch and by all means KEEP The blinker fluid FULL

(part #sw-5605 F8ZZ-13K359-AB TURN SIGNAL SWITCH)

 

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COULD THE SWITCH AFFECT THE BRAKE LIGHTS NOT COMING ON WHEN U TRY TO GET OUT OF PARK? CUZ I HEARD THEY ARE WIRED TOGETHER FOR SOME REASON OH AND MY BLINKER FLUID IS LEAKING

 

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Have you changed the blinker fluid filter lately?

 

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I had the same problem and replaced the "multi-function switch". That is the whole turn signal part that also goes into the steering colum area. Easy to replace, but get a Haynes manual and follow their simple instructions.

I only mention the term "multifunction switch" because that's what I saw in lots of online parts catalogs. Until I had to replace it, I never knew what that part really was.

Good luck.

 

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BLKGTPONY said:

COULD THE SWITCH AFFECT THE BRAKE LIGHTS NOT COMING ON WHEN U TRY TO GET OUT OF PARK? CUZ I HEARD THEY ARE WIRED TOGETHER FOR SOME REASON OH AND MY BLINKER FLUID IS LEAKING

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Check your brake light switch. I had the same problem last summer and a wire was loose from the brake light switch. It's located on the brake pedal.

 

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DoubleThePower said:

Check your brake light switch. I had the same problem last summer and a wire was loose from the brake light switch. It's located on the brake pedal.

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this was my problem too. my brake lights didnt go on either. didnt notice till the wire broke and i couldnt get my car into drive and the guy behind me in the drive thru said my brake lights werent coming on. Its worth a shot.

 

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COOL! ILL CHECK IT OUT AND REPLACE THE BLINKER FLUID FILTER JUST IN CASE...ONE MORE QUESTION IS THE FLUID SUPPOSED TO HAVE A RED OR AMBERISH COLOR TO IT??

 

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I use the colorless dry synthetic blinker fluid.
http://www.kalecoauto.com/fluids.htm

 

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SN95StangMan said:

I use the colorless dry synthetic blinker fluid.
http://www.kalecoauto.com/fluids.htm

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LMAO!!........