1987 turn signals not working and right headlight out at same time; common problem/fix?

Tiny
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  • 1987 NISSAN MAXIMA
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 220,000 MILES
1987 Maxima, turn signals no longer working and right headlight out. Something in common here? Have not tested or done any troubleshooting thus far; wondering where to start. Thanks.
Monday, March 7th, 2011 AT 5:28 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Start by checking fuses and the headlight bulb. Is only high beam not working or both?
Are the hazard lights working?
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Monday, March 7th, 2011 AT 6:57 PM
Tiny
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Okay, the headlights are now working (mysteriously), high and low beam. For the turn signals (of which none are working), I've ohm'd the underdash fuse and it's good. I also pulled the switch out of the steering column and ohm'd it out, tested good also. Not sure what all other components are in the circuit, but my next thought would be a relay of some sort? Possibly not engaging. Not sure where it is though. Any help? Thanks for input so far.
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Saturday, March 12th, 2011 AT 10:00 PM
Tiny
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Found the relay, tested good. I assume it's not bad since the lamps do not turn on at all. Not sure where to go next.
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Sunday, March 13th, 2011 AT 2:59 PM
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Are the hazard lights working?
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Thursday, March 17th, 2011 AT 6:44 PM
Tiny
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Well. Yes. Now as an update, after reassembling everything, the turn signals work, the flashers work, headlights. All is well. Loose connection is all I can figure; the reseating of everything must've done the trick.
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Thursday, March 17th, 2011 AT 10:09 PM
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Yes, something must had been loose and fiddling around solved the problem.

Have a nice day.
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Friday, March 18th, 2011 AT 7:42 PM

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