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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 07:54 PM
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Default Blinker Problem

Ok...before the flaming begins...I understand that blinker issues have been covered in great extent(in the past month). However, my problem does not seem to fit the same criteria.

My issue it that when I turn the blinker on it will sometimes work perfectly. But other times it will work like a few blinks and then freeze in "on" position. Or just stick in on position and never blink. No real rhyme or reason to when.

What could be the issue...only things I have found by stfa is blinker fluid or hazard relay. However, these fixes dont seem to match my problem.

Any ideas would greatly be appreciated. I dont like going on the highway and having my blinker not work.
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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 08:03 PM
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Default heh, blinker fluid

not sure about the resolution to your specific problem, but for future reference for those who use the search problem (thanks for using it before posting

blinker fluid is one of those automotive industry jokes; it doesn't exist, it's one of those urban legends you hear about dealers or mechanics charging unsuspecting customers for blinker fluid to rip people off.
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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 08:21 PM
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Exact same problem - all have variety of symptoms. Clean or replace Hazard Relay
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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 09:55 PM
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Default I was wondering how long this would take...

It is now officially a product ;-)
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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 05:58 AM
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Default ...and synthetic blinker fluid is the only way to go!!!

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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 08:18 AM
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Default It's the relay. You can take that to the bank. You know they likely have a set>

of points inside, like older cars used to have for ignition. Sometimes they have senior moments and forget to open. I used to just pop the covers off and file them. Cheapskate me, I even did that to the heater control in my house too. Worked great, never had to buy one.
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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 11:02 AM
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Default Which is suggested (clean or replace)?

I know cleaning is free..but I seem to remember the newer relays having a nicer board or something along those lines.
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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 12:32 PM
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Default Clean.

Easy and free.
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