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    leaving for a 800 mile trip need help/ turn signal

    I'm leaving 4am tomorrow morning from CT to NC... I noticed my left hand blinker isn't working while the right one is fine. Under the right Hand side cover there is a (relay?) that makes a normal clicking noise when engaged to the right but a winding sound when to the left. I'm assuming it needs to be replaced. Where can I get it fast?

    #2
    Pick one up from Kragen, O-reilly, Autoparts etc. Either a standard or electric type should work if stock flashers.

    Kragen has a round shaped electric one that is bright yellow translucent that works a treat & fits well behind the side cover.

    You'll have to cable tie it to the mount. Check out your wiring first in case you have some other issue.
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      #3
      Hi,

      Maybe this will help. From my website:



      or

      Turn Signal Relay Replacement

      Thank you for your indulgence,

      BassCliff

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        #4
        If the flasher works on the right side then the flasher unit is most likely operational. It sounds like you may have a faulty bulb on the left side or a bad connection.

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          #5
          Originally posted by Matchless View Post
          If the flasher works on the right side then the flasher unit is most likely operational. It sounds like you may have a faulty bulb on the left side or a bad connection.
          Bingo! check bulbs and grounds
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            #6
            Originally posted by tom203 View Post
            Bingo! check bulbs and grounds
            And make sure the bulbs are of the proper size/wattage/voltage. The stock flasher unit wants to "see" a certain load. If there's not enough resistance it will not flash.


            Thank you for your indulgence,

            BassCliff

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              #7
              Worst case revert to hand signals....harder to see at night though....

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