Turn signal issues

Tiny
97MITSUMIRAGE
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  • 1997 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
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I have a 1997 mitsubishi mirage, amazing car that i've just need to do basic routine maintenance too. The other day I put my right blinker on to signal, after turning, the right blinker stay flashing (at normal speed).

Now, soon as I turn the car on, the right blinker stays on, but the left blinker doesn't work. Hazards work just fine.

I've checked the fuses and bulbs and have also tried replacing the signal flasher. Neither fixed the problem. Currently, i'm taking the steering column off and getting into the turn signal switch. There is a white colored cream on there, what would that be? Where should I go from here and/or what should I look for?

Any advice would be appreciated!
Saturday, January 28th, 2012 AT 9:03 PM

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Tiny
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Its the die-electric grease-test for power in and out of the switch-L/R indicator
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Saturday, January 28th, 2012 AT 9:08 PM
Tiny
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Look for a bad switch. Somethign could have broken not allowing the turn signal to function correctly.
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Saturday, January 28th, 2012 AT 9:28 PM
Tiny
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Replied on January 28, 2012
Its the die-electric grease-test for power in and out of the switch-L/R indicator

how do I test for power in and out of the switch?
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Saturday, January 28th, 2012 AT 9:44 PM
Tiny
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Replied on January 29, 2012
Look for a bad switch. Somethign could have broken not allowing the turn signal to function correctly.

How will I know if the switch is bad or broken?
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Saturday, January 28th, 2012 AT 9:45 PM
Tiny
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Best just have an auto elecrician test it-you might make things worst and create an electrical fire-
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Saturday, January 28th, 2012 AT 10:59 PM

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