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Old Jun 15, 2022 | 03:05 PM
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Turn signal problem

On my 72 Cutlass passenger side don't blink or slow blink. Front and rear bulbs come on.
DRiver side works perfectly. Also emergency flashers work correctly front and rear.
Replaced the flasher relay got no joyAny suggestions would be appreciated
Old Jun 15, 2022 | 04:36 PM
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Which flasher did you replace? The one in the fuse block or the one under the dash beside the steering column?
Fuse block = 4-way hazard flasher
Under dash Steering column = turn signals
Old Jun 15, 2022 | 05:15 PM
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Old Jun 15, 2022 | 05:23 PM
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I replaced the one in the fuse block
Old Jun 15, 2022 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by bobs72
I replaced the one in the fuse block
Wrong one
Old Jun 15, 2022 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by bobs72
Replaced the flasher relay got no joyAny suggestions would be appreciated
The same flasher operates both sides. If at least one side works, replacing the flasher is a complete waste of time and money.
Old Jun 15, 2022 | 07:33 PM
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Maybe a intermittent ground issue? As has been discussed in numerous threads before, start with check for voltage in the trunk wiring, then move forward from there. Also, have you replaced the switch?
Old Jun 15, 2022 | 08:52 PM
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Have not replaced the switch. Will check for good ground
Old Jun 16, 2022 | 09:30 AM
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Have not replaced the switch. Will check for good ground
Not sure if it's an 1157 bulb, but those sockets ground when they clip into the light bulb housing. Perhaps the clip is broken or not fully clipped into the housing. I'd check there before playing with wiring. You can even use a small jumper to ground the socket and see if they work.
Old Jun 16, 2022 | 06:13 PM
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Attached a ground line to sockets with no improvement. A friend of mine is going to give me hand. He is better at electrical. I'll post the result
Old Jun 30, 2022 | 11:55 AM
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My buddy added this additional ground and solved the issue. I tried and it didn’t work, tells you all you need to know about my skills
Old Jun 30, 2022 | 11:56 AM
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Thanks for all your help. Greatly appreciated
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