Turn signal flasher?

Tiny
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Where is the flasher located?
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Monday, September 22nd, 2008 AT 2:05 PM

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Tiny
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The electronic flasher module is located behind lower left end of dash, where DRL module is also located at. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.
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Monday, September 22nd, 2008 AT 2:14 PM
Tiny
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Turn signals do notwork but flashers do. I use to push in flasher and it would work. Now all of a sudden this will not work no more need. New flasher? I hope this is all it needs.
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Thursday, November 26th, 2020 AT 8:14 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.com.

It could be the flasher has failed. However, the idea that you had to push it in place may indicate there is an issue with the electrical connectors where it mounts. Remove the flasher. Take a flashlight and check to make sure none of the connectors in the plug are pushed back inside eliminating the connection to the flasher.

If that is good, check fuse 6 in the fuse box located in the vehicle passenger compartment. I attached a picture of the box and legend. If you noticed, the reverse lights also use this fuse, so you can check if they are working. If they are, the fuse is not the problem.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-car-fuse-works

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Next, if everything looks good, then chances are the flasher has failed and needs replaced. Using a test light, you can confirm power to the flasher. Here is link that shows how to use one:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Let me know if you have other questions or need anything. I hope something here helps.

Take care,
Joe

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Thursday, November 26th, 2020 AT 8:14 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Where is the turn signal flasher or flashers located? Looked all around found where the hazards are flashing from under dash but it is not a flasher. Thanks
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Thursday, November 26th, 2020 AT 8:14 AM (Merged)
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Good afternoon.

The flashers are not like the old type. They are relays.

I attached a picture of the location for you. They are under the left side of the dash.

They are marked A17 in the diagram.

Roy
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Thursday, November 26th, 2020 AT 8:14 AM (Merged)
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Okay thanks, I will check it out again. I saw two next to each other one yellow one blue in same plastic holder. Do I cut the wires or am I replacing the part I pull it from?
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