Noobie question: Turn signals don't work--what could it be?

[norma]

All of a sudden the signals aren't working. I'll check the fuses but what are the other possibilities?

[Mike Self]

bad fuse or fuse holder (corrosion)

poor grounds/sockets at the bulbs (unlikely that all 4 would fail simultaneously)

flasher unit suddenly died (check to see if 4 way flashers work--they both use the same flasher)

4 way flasher switch went bad (turn signal power goes thru the 4 way switch)

turn signal lever has gone bad

etc etc...I'd check the fuse first: #5 on 6 fuse car; 5 & 6 on 12 fuse roundies; 6 on squarelights

cheers

mike

[quinnfiske]

It might be the 4-way flasher switch. This happened to my square light car. The switch is a tie point for the whole turn signal system. The switch wears out mechanically and the circuit opens. Try actuating it a few times. They are available new.

[shelby4130]

If it ends up being your hazard switch, let me know. I have an extra that I bought without knowing anything about it and it was the wrong style. Might work on yours...?

Michael

[norma]

Okay, it's not the fuses and the 4-way (that controls the hazard light, right?) seems fine because the hazard light works. What's next? Connections? This is bugging me. I checked the archives but I need more help. I'll check the manual too. Thanks.