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Robert M
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May 8, 2007, 5:50 PM

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Its very strange, the 4 way emergency flashers all work properly and blink. When I use the right turn signal, everything works fine. But when I use the left turn signal, the indicator on the dash stays lit (doesnt blink or click), and the lights outside turn on, but don't blink...Im pretty stuck here. Im just an average joe, with limited knowledge, but Im always ready to take something apart, with a little advice. Please help, thanks.

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May 8, 2007, 6:11 PM

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Also, it is a 1992 pontiac Grand am.

DanD
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May 10, 2007, 5:06 AM

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Try a new turn signal flasher; I know it doesn’t make sense because both left and right signals use the same flasher unit. But if the resistance value in the left turn circuit is a little on the high side, it may stop the flasher from working because of the extra load.
I’ve seen this a number of times that everything left and right seem to be working and all the lights visually look the same but one side or the other will not flash. The flasher might be getting weak and unless the circuit is perfect it can’t handle even the smallest amount of extra load.
Don’t forget that there are two flasher units one for signals, one for emergency lights; make sure you’re replacing the one that’s clicking when the right turn is switched on.

Dan.

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