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Old 08-21-2017, 07:45 PM
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Turn Signal problem

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I have an 2000 F-150 4.6 V8 XLT that the turn signals have started acting crazy on. Sometimes they will blink a time or two and then they will stop. If I jack with the handle sometimes I will get them to blink but only a time or two. The emergency flashers work fine. Is the emergency flasher the same flasher as the turn signal flasher? If so then I assume that the flasher is fine. What should I check for next? Perhaps the actual turn signal switch?
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Old 08-22-2017, 07:49 AM
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Is the emergency flasher the same flasher as the turn signal flasher? If so then I assume that the flasher is fine
Don't assume that.

While both functions are housed in the same relay module, they are separate functions with separate outputs.
 
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Old 09-01-2017, 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by projectSHO89
Don't assume that.

While both functions are housed in the same relay module, they are separate functions with separate outputs.
Since it was a cheap quick fix I replaced the multifunction turnsignal switch... no luck. Where do I go from here?
 

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Flasher relay which I explicitly told you not to assume that it was "okay", is the most likely. Otherwise, it's a wiring issue.
 
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Old 09-03-2017, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by projectSHO89
Flasher relay which I explicitly told you not to assume that it was "okay", is the most likely. Otherwise, it's a wiring issue.
I appologize if I offended you. Due to physical problems it is difficult for me to get under the dash so I spent the $20.00 on an aftermarket MFS and tried it. As I posted, it did not fix the problem so I took your suggestion and replaced the flasher. BINGO! It is fixed. I found a great video that was short and to the point that I am going to try to share with this group. Thank you so much for your help.
 




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