Q: Turn signal lights keep failing, how can I fix this?

asked by on October 13, 2016

When I use my turn signals, 4 out of 5 times the signal dies after 2 or three blinks. I then have to hit the "Hazard Light (Red Triangle)" button multiple times to get the signals to come back on. That fixes the probelm, but only for that time. If I go to use the signals again I have to use the "Hazard Light (Red Triangle)" button to make them funtion for a longer period of time.

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