Diagnosing Turn Signal Problems

[@deirdrehaneman3506]

Hi Joey , thank you so much ! I don't have the money right now or do I even know what to do ! You helped me as much ! I wish they had taught vehicle maintenance in school. I'm 67 , and don't really have anyone who could help. Keep up the good work. God bless you !

[@Sherifigsk]

I'm a woman that knows nothing about cars, and my turn signal was blinking rapidly. I am so glad I came across your video. I learned so much from you tonight ... thank you so much!!!

[@JoeysGarage]

+Sherifigsk Thanks for watching. Man or woman, I want to help.

[@zafarkhanbol5409]

Thanks bro i learn your video naice

[@JoeysGarage]

Awesome. Share it online and help someone else

[@patgraham875]

Yep, fast blinker sound, no visible light, took apart back assembly and replaced 2 bulbs, 8 dollars and 10!min.

[@nevergivinup318]

Mine works intermittently. Replaced headlight and bulb assembly twice, still intermittent. Only one month to next inspection. YIKES!

[@justinhofmann5289]

DUDE!!! I do almost all my own mechanic work on mine, my wife's and both my kids cars. I just installed new LED lights and running lights...although I had some quality issues, I finally got all four components installed on my son's 2005 Tahoe, but I couldn't get the left turn signal to work. I checked all the fuses for continuity and all were good. My moron ass did not realize there was a second fuse box on the left side of the dash when you open the door. I was about to bring to a mechanic out of frustration and thought I would watch just one more video. Thanks bro...found the fuse within 20 seconds and now the earth is round again. I would have committed bodily injury if I brought to a mechanic and learned the same! To my surprise...there were even spare fuses and a fuse puller on the fuse door panel. Thanks!

[@JoeysGarage]

No problem, happy to help. I love the feeling when you fix something yourself

[@KevinSmith-fj9vc]

I got a question my left turn signal won't go off it keep blinker when I'm driving

[@sherylfoote4677]

I watched several other videos before I found yours and was only getting more and more confused? Thankfully, I didn't give up before I watched your clear and thurough instructions and am now confident that I will be able to replace my Flasher Unit myself instead of having to pay for expensive labor that I can't afford. Thank you ! From a Grandmother in Georgia who just learned a new trick! LOL

[@breezecanada4038]

Joey, you are, by far, the most direct, easy-to-understand and certainly very knowledgeable mechanic on KZbin. I have LIKED and SUBSCRIBED and will continue to come to your channel for advice. Thank you soooooooooo much for being a good guy and for understanding that people need simplicity for Do-It-Yourself fixes.

[@jessicamoya1219]

Thanks I could not find a video to help but yours is exactly what I needed. Now have to buy the light bulbs and replace.

[@burnoutqas2]

This video helped me so much dude! Literally watched the whole thing and went straight out to my car and fixed it in seconds. Took me out of my misery hahaha

[@maribelbarquie]

I like very much your video. I looked at others but never as clear, direct, specific and as helpful. Many thanks 👍😀

[@chaseclements5505]

95 ranger here. When I brake, all four hazards come on solid. When I use the turn signal, all for hazards come on solid. Where should I start? plz thanks

[@JavierGomez-xf8su]

Joey I instantly added your channel to my favorites. GRACIAS!!!

[@14blackroses]

Hello, could it still be a flasher relay issue if my right signal works/blinks just fine, but the left side is solid?

[@ourlittlesafehaven3614]

Did you find out anything? We have the same problem with our 2007 Volvo XC90, driver side is stuck on solid, even with the car turned off.

[@timothykeith1367]

The left signal lights on my 2005 Honda Civic - front and rear flash rapidly constantly, but only when the headlights are on. When I actually select the left turn signals, the dash cluster lights flash in unison with the turn signals, again - only when the headlights are on.

[@Johnny_Love_Tree]

You uploaded this video on my birthday back in 2016..

[@skyreaper1505]

Hey, Joey. I have the rapid blinking indicator going on but it’s not the bulbs. Both right rear bulbs light up when I have the headlight lights on but they do not flash with left turn signal (front does, rapidly), hazards or brakes. 2011 Ford Escape. *UPDATE* I went to Autozone and the gentleman told me that it was the bulb and explained that it has multiple filaments. That must have been why it would come on but not flash. Good video by the way.

[@cordilofish]

I never comment on videos but have to on this one. Thanks dude! This saved me so much stress and I didn't even have to buy a new fuse since my car had spares! :) :) :)

[@gilberttolentino6655]

Awesome vid brother, helped me out a lot though I have a 97' Honda Accord

[@mickjager5974]

I have a intermittent flashers no work like you say is normally caused by fuse. My first guess is flasher relay issue. Second guess would be fuse that's broken but piece swings around and occasionally make contact. Yeah sound weird but I had an incandescent like do something like that where the filament broke but would occasionally through vibration make contact again and work. .What is your guess Joey? And as far as of the bulb issue I have a 97 chevy truck that would occasionally have light on one side quit. It ended up being the external connector to the light housing had lost it's rubber grommet and made that connection loose. So I just connected it tightly, wrapped with electrical tape and it been good since.

[@_enriquerios]

I have a 2000 Ford Expedition and both my signals don’t work but my hazard flashers do both of them. Can’t figure out the issue. Could use some help! Thanks in advance

[@theogkingler2579]

You ever figure it out I have that issue right now :(

[@bryantbarrios2144]

My right parking light/ turn signal both work, but my left stays on both are on parking and turn signal so it is brighter than the right. My blinker in my dash is flashing fast, but my front turn signal doesn't blink. I already replaced the bulb and it does the same thing. Any help?

[@tetrarescue7489]

Thank you Very easy fix would have never figured out without this

[@JoeysGarage]

+Evelyn Johnson thanks for watching, and very happy it helped. This has been one of my best videos. It has helped so many people. I'm very proud of it. I love helping people.

[@davidbowen3055]

My light don't blink when the headlights on it's only one Flash's real quick when the headlights are off

[@dustinbain9058]

My turn singles don't work but my 4-way flashers do. Have emergency flashers but NO turn singles. So how do I fix this?

[@illegalkid93]

Dustin Bain could be your turn signal switch lever itself or the wiring, kind of technical to check tho

[@dustinbain9058]

@@illegalkid93 OK well i do have a meter to test the wires but the switch is in the steering column correct, could i find out the problem that ?

[@dreb8man]

Great video, but WHAT IF the 4 ways flash, but the signal don't? Thanks in advance.

[@joealvarez4240]

If your mechanic says you need a blinker fluid change, go to another mechanic!

[@maximusp210]

LOL mines wanted to charge me 180 cause my left blinker didn't work and told me he needs to replace the relay (without even checking the car) I don't know crap about cars..but i said no thanks

[@OrdoSanctiBenedictus]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BjorgenEatinger]

It would be great to get into a more complex blinker issue, such as the blinker working fine on the left side REAR, but nothing at the front, and the blinking is in RAPID mode, meaning the system has detected that one of the blinkers on the left is not working.

[@josephnewman5034]

You just saved me a whole lot of trouble! Great job and keep up the videos!

[@charlesbrennon9013]

What if my hazard flashers work but the turn signals don't come on at all

[@charlesbrennon9013]

Turns out that it was the flasher turn signal switch itself had gone bad.

[@ToastedTestiesCFC]

then you google it

[@vivianolsen3379]

Ok Joey , what would it be if I have replaced fuses, relays, switches, and bulbs and still have no turn signals or flashers? I have even traced all my wires to make sure none of those are shorting out. I still have no turn signals or flashers.

[@lillyevans6463]

Thank you for the tip you saved my family a great deal of money.

[@bryanrogers3383]

555

[@chrisharwood5448]

My left turn signal works about 1/4 of the time, (correctly). The other 3/4 of the time it is flashing rapidly. Any idea what this could be?

[@mickjager5974]

My guess is broken filament that occasionally make connection. Look closely at both bulbs and if you find a broken filament replace that bulb and you should be good to go.

[@brentcousins1471]

my 2005 f250 has no turn signals but hazards work. can't find the stupid owners manual. How would I figure out whst fuse to look for?

[@alexnieves262]

@@brentcousins1471 main relay

[@alexnieves262]

Did you solve the problem??

[@alexnieves262]

@@mickjager5974 I have the same problem. I changed the light bulbs and check the fuses and it still doing it. Any ideas. I have a 2006 Dodge Stratus 2.7

[@persiah7779]

Very simple and quality information. Thanks you

[@JayTee78NIN]

I had to subscribe. You are doing a good job. Keep it up and don't quit

[@Morganthebandgeek]

Question: what if your taillight bulb keeps bursting with bursting each time you replace it?

[@tahseenn9615]

Thanks. I have a different issue that no one else seems to have. My turn signal lights come on randomly and stays solid until it drains the battery. I disconnected the battery once and it stayed off but now once the battery is reconnected it comes on again. I tried removing all the fuses I think are related and still it does not come off. Please point me in the right direction?

[@SPFAR]

I have a problem with my turn signal switch. When I want to turn right, I put the switch in the right position. But once I steer right, it snaps back in neutral. I don't have any issues when turning left. The turn signal switch always snapped back in neutral when my steering wheel reaches neutral after turning. I have a Toyota Corolla '97.

[@davidcopperfield-notthemag397]

Wait. My right blinkers work right but the left blinkers do nothing. What is that? Is it dead bulb in front and back (2)?

[@theogkingler2579]

Mine don’t click both worked but slowly started to have issues with it not coming on my hazards work but now my single lights don’t work they don’t click or light up what could the issue be

[@ga3829]

What if you turn signal is blinking rapidly and it’s not your bulbs, or your brake pedal switch? What else can it be? Running lights come on but not the break lights or turning signal

[@JoeysGarage]

What about a fuse or grounding issue. My issue turned out to be a grounding fault with the internal switch.

[@kiddrage12]

My turn indicators turn on and work well but once I turn on my headlights, the indicator on the right side stays on so what could it be?

[@tamm3757]

Thanks Joey…your video really help me a lot. Its now November 2021…🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@rpcproductions2941]

Hey Joey, this is a great video. I had the first problem where the blinker light didn't pop up on the dashboard when I turned it on. Therefore, I replaced the fuse and it didn't fix the problem. What should I do? Thanks for your help.

[@rpcproductions2941]

And by the way I have a '97 Chevy Tahoe

[@raptureready9502]

what was wrong with your vehicle? I have same problem

[@JuanRodriguez-hp9lz]

Im having same problem

[@Fingerpikr]

okay, here's one for ya. I've got a 2007 Nissan Frontier. The left turn signal and flashers work fine. The right turn signal won't click or work, and when the put on the brights, they won't work, but if I hit the lever back to flash them, they work. Hazards work on both sides as well....scratching my head on this one.

[@aznative7693]

If you switched from normal bulbs to led bulbs it’s a different voltage issue and cause fast flash they make a LED relay to connect the issue just a little note you can add

[@jasonclifton2701]

I have an odd problem,my flashers work, my left turn works but my right doesn't work at all,I've check the bulbs,fuse and replaced both the flasher units,thinking its gotta be a loose or broken wire,was hoping to find another answer

[@AnthonyAzadian]

THANKS IT WAS FLASHER RELAY ON MY 1994 GMC VENDURA 5.7 L !

[@TheLilMissJasmin]

Being a girl , you aren't taught how to check things like this out before heading to a mechanic. Thanks for the informational video!!!

[@teresajsherrick5099]

I've changed all of the fuses and bulbs... rear lights work with flashers on and with turn signals... the front flashers/turnsignals do not work... what might be the problem be?

[@SF-yl2si]

Perfect explanation of the 3 scenarios! Thanks!

[@starleneferreira9208]

Joey please help me out , times like this its hard to find any one willing to get fusterated any more. My car will die out completely when left blinker is applied. I dont know what else can be done.

[@joemoralez4014]

On a 2003 expedition, replaced 2 flashers and the 4way started to work but the blinkers worked for a while and then stopped. Can't figure out what to check next, fuse is good. Could touching tye wires burn something else

[@ceed3d396]

(Right front turn signal) not working, with rear right turn signal blinking fast. Troubleshoot with bulbs no change. Replaced turn signal Relay flasher. Right turn signal still not flashing, but rear right signal flashing properly. Changed turn signal switch first right after checking bulbs and sockets, with no change to problem. Should I try the new turn signal switch( took if off and replaced old one) with the new flasher relay? Thanks for info

[@irvincastillo1834]

Not all heroes wear capes. Thank you.

[@mrg466]

My problem is ...when I turn the headlights on, all lights work, but when I press my brake pedal, the left side, doesn't light up. Also all flashers work, except for the left side. Checked fuse, it's fine, and it doesn't take a flasher relay for this model, a 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis. The bulbs are all working also. What else should I check? Thanks

[@paigeminer9993]

What about a signal that blinks normal twice then fast? Bulbs replaced. We did a harness and tried a control module in the back. Happened out of nowhere. We can get one side or the other to blink normal but not both.

[@oyaoremi1061]

So, I have a rapid flashing loght, but both bulbs are working. I don't know what to think. What can I check to see what the problem is?

[@georgevaldez5401]

QUESTION!?!? 2003 chevy silverado when my lights are off turn signal work perfectly fine but at night when i have my lights on they dont work correctly left side stay on all the time when lights are on , when i activate the left turn signal it blink once and stays solid and when i active my right side turn signal they both blink

[@rudylopez5005]

My truck right back signal don't work. The front one works but the back one doesn't work in i checked the light bulb and is good I checked the fuse and is good. I don't know what else to check 😢

[@dahlusional1]

Did you figure out what the cause is? I have the same issue but it's the front driver... No flash but good bulb wires look good as well... At a loss

[@cardelljermaine76]

My cadillac deville today started making a noise coming from under the steering column. Both my turn signal lights stay on when this noise happens. Any suggestions?

[@kaitlynwass4866]

We hit someone the other day (slid into them) and busted the left front corner up and now none of the signal lights are working (dash or bulbs) but the fuse is great. If the signal bulb is missing would it cause that? What are other fixes? It needs a whole new headlight and fender but that's all the damage to the car.

[@seanregensburger4057]

Sometimes my drivers side blinker works, sometimes it doesn't. My 4-ways always work. When I turn the blinker on, either nothing comes up at all, or it works as it should.

[@djsuretay1]

Hey 2001 GMC Savana 2500 both left and right turn front turn signals blink at the same time when the head lights are on

[@michaelh1884]

The 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis doesn't have a turn signal flasher relay. There is no metal to install it under the fuse box. 99 and 01+ are located in the round part of the fuse box under the steering wheel. I'm having a solid turn signal and hazard light issue. Any advice?

[@dondolph7180]

Hey Joey I have a 99 Ford F150 my problem is my left front and will not come on there’s no power .right back turn signal will not flash or there’s no power to it in the left indicator turn signal on the dash will not come on on

[@danielk1952]

Excellent Video

[@JoeysGarage]

+Daniel Klahr Thanks for watching!

[@mnasralah2013]

I have my 2017 chevy express 2500 van The right back turn signal is running fast on dashboard Changed the bulb didn't fix it. I don't have power in the supply wire of the signal. Any idea for the fix? Thks

[@keithshaeffer140]

All turn signals working. However when I use them I get a message saying right rear indicator failure.. does the same thing when using left side.. but turn signals both work? It does blink faster on the dash? I am confused on what to check? 2017 silverado 1500 with 94,000 miles on it. Any help would be appreciated.

[@Hell01234u]

my hazards work but neither my left or right hand turn signals work? Ive already replaced the flasher relay, still no luck. I did notice my cigarrette fuse keeps blowing could this have anything to do with the problem?

[@TokoNuttz808]

When I push on my break my left turn signal on my dash comes on solid, and when I use my right turn signal my turn signals act as hazards. I know my left brake light is out do you think if I replace the brake light it'll fix my problem?

[@wadecowden5046]

I have the quick flashing signal, passenger side, front and rear according to the system check function. I have replaced both bulbs, and even tried the bulb housing unit. still not working. doesn't seem like the relay according to this, any ideas??

[@alboer1]

Joey, I have a 2012 Yukon Denali. The right turn signal works; the left turn blinks fast, but the light bulb is ok. What do you suggest?

[@ngonyamaxoloh9538]

Where is the flasher relay of the Toyota Quantum 2016 model located

[@tpach89]

I had to replace a turn signal lever mechanism before in a dodge caravan. The metal contacts which applied the load to each circuit started to wear out. Went to the junkyard and pulled out two from the same vehicle.. with the same problem lol got lucky and the third caravan had an aftermarket because someone already replaced it

[@calibud215]

Tony im going thru the same problem with my 2006 dodge caravan

[@Noah-wj4rd]

I have a weird problem on my olds intrigue. sometimes the blinkers dont work at all. They dont even light up on the dash. sometimes they do show up on the dash. When they do show up, the left one blinks very quickly and the right one blinks normal. But even when it blinks normal, it the front passenger blinker doesnt actually blink when i look outside.

[@MrPaulci30]

So when I put left turn signal on it works perfectly fine. When I hit right turn signal it’s solid light on dashboard. And front right and right side marker light go out when right turn signal engaged. The right rear turn signal just comes on and stays solid and will not flash. Any ideas?? This is on a 2002 Damon challenger motorhome that’s on a Ford 550 chassis. Flashers also just stay solid on dashboard.

[@danger911upt]

not necessarily Joey I got one for you turn signal works fine as long as the headlights are off now turn headlights on only one works no relay all bulbs are new all grounds are clean fuse is good any suggestions on where to go from here oh now that same side park lamp is now out its 05 dakota

[@bettyfaustwright6249]

I have a 99 Ford Ranger. just the last few drives my turn signal has been "screaming"??? Sounds almost like an electrical short or grounding. Maybe coming from the steering column but, makes turn signals flash weird. Any ideas??? Stumped!!!

[@AngelSanchez-vv6yn]

What if the fuse is burnt for the no blinker one?? I switch for new one and it works but then randomly doesn't work again.. help again please and thank you.

[@elyh777]

Soooo, all my blinkers work but the dash blinks fast like the bulb is out. Any ideas?

[@grovercarter1126]

Hey Joey. What if the turn signals work but do not make any noise? Can you help?

[@davidblasier9967]

Hey Joey if I replace both of the flasher relay and the bulbs and the church single knob and it still stain it won’t blink it just still stays on what do I do

[@zachall9539]

What do I do if the blinker flashes a couple of times then stops? This goes for left right and hazard lights. Sometimes it doesn't come on at all sometimes it'll flash 4 or 5 times

[@armorykennels5108]

My f150 is doing two strange things.. 1. When I put the blinker on the left, the right comes on. 2. The blinker sticks when using it on the right side. Please help. Thanks

[@rushgriffiths2071]

Ok tell me this I've replaced bulbs, flasher relay and multifunction switch so what else can be making it flash rapidly and no brake light on driver side

[@user-ri2kf9hl7t]

My turn signal was blinking rapidly and I went an changed both the front an back blinker....but now the same front blinker only blinks when the headlights are off an it’s very dem and not bright at all an the clicker is still blinking very fast even though I changed the front blinker ....could it be just a bad light bulb or ground wire messed up??

[@bryanhoward7928]

so the left signal is flashing the bulbs are fine the brake lights on the left also are not working we swapped left and right brake assembly and the left worked withthe right side there so we put in a new circuit board for the left which still didnt fix the problem any ideas

[@imarealdoctor1434]

My car turning signal only blinks one time whether I move it left or right, so when I'm turning I have to move my turning signal repeatedly to make it look normal. What do you think the problem is?

[@stephencservak4020]

I have a 2009 F-150 that one side flashes fast though all bulbs work. I have taken lights out and checked for loose connections. Can you help me???

[@closcaz3867]

I have a 2006 F250 the turn signals don’t work but the hazards do flash also the vacuum pump and parking sensor don’t work, check the fuses and relays everything is work so I don’t understand what could it be?

[@Shane23Armada]

I have 2013 armada. I notice sometimes when I turn on the low beam and turn on right signal it flashes fast. The low beam will also flash with the turn signal .

[@robertkidnley93]

What if it flashes fast but its dim on the inside display and also super slow on the out side

[@olgabond4969]

Thank you for your very clear, no mumble advice. I'm going to get some bulbs!

[@stevethrasher1792]

Can u help me please. My passenger front turn signal doesn’t work properly. The buld is good coz it lights up when its on, when i hit the right turn signal the bulb turns off. The cluster indicator hyperblinks but the taillight turn bulb blinks normally. When i turn on the hazards the cluster indicator pulses correctly also with the exterior lights except the right front is off. Thanks in advance

[@taniaklyne8784]

I have 2000 dodge grand caravan with no left turning singal but the right turning and the hazardous work. What could be the problem

[@frankletizia7835]

I replace relay and check bulbs and fuse nothing still. Are some ever tied in with cluster? 2003 f150 . have no signals . I do in 4 way but nothing right or left blinker.

[@sunbeansnflowersluv]

best video on this subject Thank you

[@romask7935]

If bulb from rear passenger side burned down and indication is flashing very fast, I would change it and also which one I should change extra passenger side front bulb or driver side rear bulb?

[@barbararuble3852]

What if a 2005 mazda 6 has hazard lights that come on and don't go off with the button or turning off the car , seems to start when signaling right in driving. Lights checked ok. What now?

[@Goldeneye-mo9vg]

My front right signal went out on my 17 GMC Sierra 1500. It was blinking fast so I replaced the bulb. Same thing. Any suggestions???

[@RoyPrewitt-c6s]

On a 2003 Nissan frontier xev6 flashers work but the turn signals don't even come on. Any ideas?

[@lissettequaintance4696]

If it's the front signal, change both front signals? Or are you saying to replace the front & back bulbs for the same side of the vehicle?

[@donjames5761]

my problem is with the hazard flashers . i have them in the front but not the back. i have break lights an turn signals an ive check the fuses. an the bulbs appear to be fine