1996 Pontiac Firebird blinker

EL_BORICUA00

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1996 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
3.8L
V6
RWD
AUTOMATIC
248,000 MILES

My blinkers stay on. I'm not sure why they don't flash. I've checked the fuse (it's in good condition), the hazards and brake lights work, eliminating a possible bulb problem. What could it be?

Sunday, May 18th, 2014 AT 7:22 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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If they don't blink, chances are the flasher needs replaced. It's a cheap part.

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Sunday, May 18th, 2014 AT 8:43 PM

EL_BORICUA00

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Sorry it took me a while. Yes, the flasher was the problem. I picked one up from auto zone a few days layer and it worked like a charm. Again, thanks for your help, I do appreciate it.

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Thursday, May 29th, 2014 AT 9:51 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Great! I'm glad you got it fixed. Let us know if you have questions in the future.

Joe

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Thursday, May 29th, 2014 AT 7:06 PM

EL_BORICUA00

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It was kinda confusing at first because the Haynes manual says it was under the dash to the left of the steering wheel, but it wasn't. That was the hazard flasher. The turn signal flasher was in the right. Four different manuals and that's the first mistake I find in those otherwise awesome books.

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Friday, May 30th, 2014 AT 6:07 AM