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Blinker Problem

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by gatrapper, Jul 1, 2014.

  1. Jul 1, 2014 at 6:25 AM
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    gatrapper

    gatrapper [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hey Y'all,

    For the past few years I have been having issues with my blinkers. I can go out and start up the truck in the morning and the blinkers won't work. I'll go drive it around for a bit and they'll start working again. While driving the other day the blinkers were working perfectly. Half way through the drive the blinkers stopped working.

    I don't have issues all the time, but I would like to fix this problem. The fuse is perfect and the only other problem I can think of is that something isn't grounded all the way, but I don't know where to look for the problem.

    Any ideas?
     
  2. Jul 1, 2014 at 7:39 AM
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    lipster

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    Try replacing the blinker unit. Easy to find, once it starts blinking.
    If that doesn't work, you are on the right track with a ground fault.
     
  3. Jul 1, 2014 at 7:41 AM
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    gatrapper

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    Could it be the turn signal relay?
     
  4. Jul 2, 2014 at 6:51 PM
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    Andy.G

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    Could be relay. Might trace where wires come up threw bed to turn signals. Mine rubbed and would ground out sometimes making intermittent signal.
     
  5. Jul 2, 2014 at 7:33 PM
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    Penten

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    Check your blinker fluid...
     
  6. Jul 2, 2014 at 9:19 PM
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    Andy.G

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    That's the ticket!:rofl:
     
  7. Jul 2, 2014 at 9:21 PM
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    cameronlane

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    Beat me to it :D
     

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