Q: Why don't my signal lights work? - 1996 Toyota 4Runner

asked by on October 28, 2016

So yeah, I just bought this 96 4runner, but the turn signals don't work. The hazards work fine, the dash lights work when I turn them on, and so does everything on the exterior.

I replaced the flasher, still didn't solve the problem, and I feel like the fuses are probably fine considering the lights turn on when the hazards are activated.

My car has 190000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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