HELP - My blinkers quit working.

89 Cobra LX · 10-01-2001, 10:53 AM

What are some of the causes?

I don't think there's a short. When I turn on the blinkers, nothing happens. Nothing blinks outside of the car and the arrows on the dash don't even light-up. I've checked all of the bulbs and they're all fine.

Thanks

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Eric - 89 Mustang LX coupe
302 - Cobra Intake - GT40p heads - TFS stage 1 cam - FRPP 1.6 roller rockers - Naturally Aspirated
3:73 gears - KYB shocks and struts - Eibach springs - HPM Mega-bite Jr lower control arms - HPM upper control arms

joe4speed · 10-01-2001, 11:19 AM

Did you try the flasher relay?

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Maroon 5.0 LX · 10-01-2001, 11:27 AM

First thing, check the fuse. Second thing, replace the flasher. You have two flashers under the dash, one for turn signals, other for 4-way.

After you find the two flashers, turn on your 4-way and feel the flashers to see which one is clicking. Replace the non-clicking one.

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'89 LX 5.0 - 5 speed. Original Owner
'94 E-150 4.9 Hi-Top Conversion Van

richd · 10-01-2001, 12:10 PM

Has the column or dash been worked on recently? Check the connectors on the multi-funciton switch (blinker/hi-beam/wiper). On mine one of the supply wires was pushed out of the harness. I pushed it back in and all was well.

Good luck,

Rich D.

10-01-2001, 01:20 PM

These are all the things you need to check.....but if all else fails, brush up on your hand signals, or just don't turn

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89 Cobra LX · 02-23-2002, 02:21 PM

I'm waking my car up from it's winter-long sleep and I can't seem to locate the flasher relays. Anyone know where they are found?

Thanks

fiveohpatrol · 02-24-2002, 01:28 PM

the flasher should be underneath your drivers side dash. But i dont think that that is your problem. If it was, your turn signals would work, they just wouldnt blink (flash)

I think its a wiring problem like richd suggested. When I pulled my dash, i accidentally messed up the plug on the back of the warning lights switch and every now and then it loses connection and my turn signals wont work. I guess that the warning lights are on the same circuit. Try pulling that swith out and messing with the wires.

good luc

Unit 5302 · 02-24-2002, 01:37 PM

I've seen the flasher stop the signal from lighting up, and just cause it not to flash. Since it's been sitting, I have to wonder if a mouse has gotten in there and messed with your wiring though.

The flasher is located under the drivers side dash, and it should be relatively close to the back of the fuse panel. It's a small cylinder shaped object with a "L" shaped female two pronged connector attached to it. In stock location, it uses a small rectangular plastic piece at one end that allows you to turn it 1/2 a turn and lock it into a hole in one of the dash support beams. Most aftermarket ones just get stuffed up there in the wiring.

kystang86 · 02-25-2002, 01:15 PM

did you check you turn signal fluid? maybe it's empty. J/K chech the fuses and the flasher, sometimes a burned out bulb will cause the whole thing to quite

10-01-2001, 10:53 AM	#1
89 Cobra LX Don Corlione Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Omaha NE USA Posts: 491	HELP - My blinkers quit working. What are some of the causes? I don't think there's a short. When I turn on the blinkers, nothing happens. Nothing blinks outside of the car and the arrows on the dash don't even light-up. I've checked all of the bulbs and they're all fine. Thanks ------------------ Eric - 89 Mustang LX coupe 302 - Cobra Intake - GT40p heads - TFS stage 1 cam - FRPP 1.6 roller rockers - Naturally Aspirated 3:73 gears - KYB shocks and struts - Eibach springs - HPM Mega-bite Jr lower control arms - HPM upper control arms

02-23-2002, 02:21 PM	#6
89 Cobra LX Don Corlione Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Omaha NE USA Posts: 491	where are the flasher relays? I'm waking my car up from it's winter-long sleep and I can't seem to locate the flasher relays. Anyone know where they are found? Thanks __________________ Eric - 89 Mustang LX coupe 5 speed 302-Cobra Intake-GT40p heads-TFS stage 1 cam-FRPP 1.6 roller rockers-3:73 gears-KYB shocks and struts-Eibach Pro-kit-HPM Mega-bite upper and lower control arms-FRPP aluminum driveshaft-16x8 Chrome Cobra Rs R.H.C. #14

02-24-2002, 01:28 PM	#7
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	the flasher should be underneath your drivers side dash. But i dont think that that is your problem. If it was, your turn signals would work, they just wouldnt blink (flash) I think its a wiring problem like richd suggested. When I pulled my dash, i accidentally messed up the plug on the back of the warning lights switch and every now and then it loses connection and my turn signals wont work. I guess that the warning lights are on the same circuit. Try pulling that swith out and messing with the wires. good luc __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

02-25-2002, 01:15 PM	#9
kystang86 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: frankfort,ky Posts: 54	did you check you turn signal fluid? maybe it's empty. J/K chech the fuses and the flasher, sometimes a burned out bulb will cause the whole thing to quite __________________ 86 gt 3.73's,underdrives, welds, pro-5.0 shifted, chip,autometers,flowmasters, k&n,2.5" cowl hood, new motor in the works.. 00 250 powerstroke diesel

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10-01-2001, 11:19 AM	#2
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	Did you try the flasher relay? ------------------ Joe! 1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.58@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com 99 Ninja ZX-6R:10.32@135mph! 1993 Olds Eighty Eight LSS 16.40@88.8mph

10-01-2001, 11:27 AM	#3
Maroon 5.0 LX Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 471	First thing, check the fuse. Second thing, replace the flasher. You have two flashers under the dash, one for turn signals, other for 4-way. After you find the two flashers, turn on your 4-way and feel the flashers to see which one is clicking. Replace the non-clicking one. ------------------ '89 LX 5.0 - 5 speed. Original Owner '94 E-150 4.9 Hi-Top Conversion Van

10-01-2001, 12:10 PM	#4
richd Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Edison, NJ, USA Posts: 125	Has the column or dash been worked on recently? Check the connectors on the multi-funciton switch (blinker/hi-beam/wiper). On mine one of the supply wires was pushed out of the harness. I pushed it back in and all was well. Good luck, Rich D.

10-01-2001, 01:20 PM	#5
bada$$lx Guest Posts: n/a	These are all the things you need to check.....but if all else fails, brush up on your hand signals, or just don't turn ------------------ '90 LX 5.0;12K original miles;FMS 3.55 gears; March pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads;BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties;MSD 6AL ignition w/ blaster 2 coil;FMS E303 cam;Pro-M 75mm MAF;BBK 70mm TB; Eibach drag-launch spring kit;Southside weld-on subs;9" K&N cone filter charger;Hurst shifter;Cervini 3" turbo hood;A/C delete;gutted cats;2 chamber Flomasters;Corbeau racing seats;FMS 30# injectors;JMS custom chip;Holley 190lb fp;TFS track heat intake (12.299 @ 113mph w/ a 1.78 60') ....soon to be b

02-24-2002, 01:37 PM	#8
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	I've seen the flasher stop the signal from lighting up, and just cause it not to flash. Since it's been sitting, I have to wonder if a mouse has gotten in there and messed with your wiring though. The flasher is located under the drivers side dash, and it should be relatively close to the back of the fuse panel. It's a small cylinder shaped object with a "L" shaped female two pronged connector attached to it. In stock location, it uses a small rectangular plastic piece at one end that allows you to turn it 1/2 a turn and lock it into a hole in one of the dash support beams. Most aftermarket ones just get stuffed up there in the wiring.