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EAKOCH
Explorer
Feb 22, 2014

turn signal problems

Hello, I have a 96 sea breeze motor home built on a ford f53 chassis 133, my problem is when I put on the turn signals only the tail lights(flashing) come on, the dash light arrows don't come on either. when I put on the emergence lights(four ways) only the front lights flash and now the dash light arrows flashing also. I have checked all the fuses that I know of and the flasher seems to be working fine. it has a 470 engine. If anyone can help me on this I would be very grateful. Thank you. eakoch@earthlink.net
  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    Feb 22, 2014
    My 99 JEEP had similar problems with the turn signals not working every time. I squirted WD40 into the contact area of the lever switch and worked it back and forth several times. Solved those probelms... I have to do this a couple times a years.

    Might gain a couple more years before you have to replace the whole unit...

    Roy Ken
  • Dutch_12078's avatar
    Dutch_12078
    Explorer II
    Feb 22, 2014
    I agree with John, it's likely the contacts in your multi-function (directional/hazard/wiper) switch have failed. Here's one source at Amazon, but there may be cheaper sources. Changing the switch is not particularly challenging if you pay attention to the details.

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