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How to Replace a Turn Signal Bulb
Replace burned-out turn signal bulbs quickly to drive safely and legally.
How to Replace a Turn Signal / Hazard Flasher
Turn signals and hazard flashers are essential for safe driving. Hazard lights and turn signals use the same bulbs and need to be replaced together.
How to Replace a Combination Switch Assembly
Combination switches include the control of turn signals, windshield wipers, windshield washers, and high beams. Faulty switches can cause accidents.
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Turn Signal Bulb
Common signs include the turn signal indicator coming solid, blinking very fast, and the turn light bulbs themselves not blinking.
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Hazard / Turn Signal Flasher
If your car's high or low beams, left/right indicators, or other lights are not working, you may have to replace the hazard/turn signal flasher.
How Long Does a Hazard / Turn Signal Flasher Last
Staying Staying safe when navigating the busy roadways out there can be a lot easier said than done. Most cars have a variety of different systems built in to increase the overall level of safety that a car has. The...
How Long Does a Turn Signal Bulb Last?
For For most drivers, staying safe while on the road is a top concern and something that they take very seriously. With all of the different features on a car that are designed to increase the safety of the driver,...
How to Buy a Good Quality Turn Signal Bulb
A A turn signal is one of those things on your vehicle that you don’t often pay much mind to, but it’s a very important safety feature. Without this turn signal, how would people know which way you are planning...
How Does the Turn Signal Switch Know to Reset When My Car Stops Turning?
When When you drive, it is not uncommon to see a motorist with a turn signal on when there is no approaching exit or turn, and obviously no intention on changing lanes or turning anytime soon. In this situation, either...
How Does the Turn Signal Switch Know to Reset When My Car Stops Turning?
When When you drive, it is not uncommon to see a motorist with a turn signal on when there is no approaching exit or turn, and obviously no intention on changing lanes or turning anytime soon. In this situation, either...
3 Essential Things to Know About Your Car’s Turn Signal
The turn signal on your vehicle is mounted on the front and back of the vehicle, on both the...
How to Replace a Turn Signal Switch
Turn signals are important for your safety and others the road. A faulty switch will be loose or stop returning once completing a turn.
What Do the Direction Indicator Warning Lights Mean?
The direction indicator lights signal when your car is turning left or right. If the lights flash quicker than normal, a bulb may be burnt out.
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Turn Signal Bulb
Common signs include the turn signal indicator coming solid, blinking very fast, and the turn light bulbs themselves not blinking.
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Combination Switch Assembly
If you experience problems operating the turn signals, headlights, or wipers, you may have to replace the combination switch assembly.
How Long Does a Combination Switch Assembly Last?
The The combination switch assembly is connected to your turn signal indicator. The purpose of the assembly is to adjust the high and low beams on your headlights, turn on your right or left turn signal, and activate your hazard...
How to Buy a Good Quality Turn Signal Bulb
A A turn signal is one of those things on your vehicle that you don’t often pay much mind to, but it’s a very important safety feature. Without this turn signal, how would people know which way you are planning...
How Does the Turn Signal Switch Know to Reset When My Car Stops Turning?
When When you drive, it is not uncommon to see a motorist with a turn signal on when there is no approaching exit or turn, and obviously no intention on changing lanes or turning anytime soon. In this situation, either...
How Does the Turn Signal Switch Know to Reset When My Car Stops Turning?
When When you drive, it is not uncommon to see a motorist with a turn signal on when there is no approaching exit or turn, and obviously no intention on changing lanes or turning anytime soon. In this situation, either...
How Does the Turn Signal Switch Know to Reset When My Car Stops Turning?
When When you drive, it is not uncommon to see a motorist with a turn signal on when there is no approaching exit or turn, and obviously no intention on changing lanes or turning anytime soon. In this situation, either...

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What does the turn signal light mean?
There are lights that indicate the function of the Turn Signals located on the dashboard. The Turn Signal Light is displayed by two left and right arrows. To understand the Turn Signal Light. When the left or right turn signal...
Turn signals not working
In my experience, I have come across a number of vehicles, such as with your Chevy Colorado, where multiple light bulbs have gone out at once. Or times where a bulb or two was previously out but only noticeable when...
Turn signals not working
Hello! Your turn signal light malfunction is a common issue that many owners of your particular vehicle face. It's commonly caused by a faulty column switch, or a short in the wiring harness of the turn signal circuit. The harness...
Turn signals not flashing
Hi there, It's not very uncommon for both tail lights to fail at the same time. However, the water or condensation inside the tail lamp (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-tail-lamp-bulb) may indicate a larger problem. If you replace the light bulbs it could cause...
Turn signals and hazards not working
The hazard switch is the most common failed component to cause the turn signals and hazards to not work. The hazard switch has the flasher in it, which may be your problem. I recommend that you have a mechanic, like...
Turn signal problem
When you turn on the turn signal on the right side do you get a light in front and rear come on but not blink? Do not have headlights on at this time. Replace the right front turn signal bulb...
Turn signal is out
Hi there. Bulbs going out is pretty common, however, other SRX owners have reported many issues with the bulbs burning out prematurely and having to replace them multiple times in a year. To replace the bulb, either the tire or...
The turn signals are not working.
Hi there. The turn signals could be not working for an electrical issue in the circuitry from the switch to the system. Check to see if the hazards work on the vehicle. Even though the hazard switch is in a...
My turn signal don't work
The most common cause of no turn signals is the turn signal switch or the flasher. If the lights front and back come on but do not flash then a flasher may need to be replaced.If the lights do not...
Lights not working
The fuse for "exterior lighting" is the only thing that all three of these circuits share. If that checks out ok, you might be having different issues. The turn signals and hazard lights do share some wiring. The turn signal...
What do the turn signal indicators mean?
The turn signal indicators are located on your instrument panel. When one of the turn signal indicators is flashing, it means the corresponding turn signal is currently on. If both turn signals are flashing simultaneously, it means that your hazard...
Turn signals not working
Unfortunately, there can be a few different reasons as to why your turn signals are not working on your Ford Ranger. The most common reason to inspect first is the fuse box. You will want to look for any fuses...
Turn signals not flashing.
This is a common issue with many Ford vehicles. The faulty part would be your multifunction switch or turn signal switch. There is a mechanism that causes the switch to lock in place during a turn inside the switch that...
Turn signals don't work
Hi there. Check the fuse to the turn signals and see if its blown. If the fuse is not burned, then check the wiring from the switch to the turn signal lights. Use a digital ohm meter and see what...
Turn signals
Try to turn on and off the 4 way flasher switch several times and then leave off then try turn signals again. If they still act up then you most likely have a bad turn signal switch internally shorted.
Turn signal not working
If the hazard warning lights use the same bulb (filament) as the turn signals, then yes it can't be the bulbs. I would test the turn signal flasher unit. Basically, you want to test for power to the flasher unit...
Turn signal and hazards not working
Hello, thank you for writing in. It is possible that the vehicle could be having a switch or ground connection issue. The turn signals and the hazards are wired separately so that your hazards will work independently in emergency situations....
Problem with the electrical system of the car
The BCM or body control module controls all of these items and there is a technical bulletin to get the BCM reprogramed. The reprogram should fix the issue for you. The dealer will have to do the reprogram for you....
My tail-brake lights are not working, but my top brake light is working, and the taillights are on when the headlights are on
Since the third brake light works your brake light switch is good. This vehicle has a rear brake light out sensor module in the left rear of the trunk that needs to be checked to see if brake signal is...
How do you use the turn signals?
You need to signal any time you change direction or change lanes while driving. This information is needed for other drivers to stay safe on the road. All you need to do is use your turn signals. Here’s what you...

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