Right side flashers work. Left side does not. Is there something in the fuse box to look for?

Question

The left side flashers (turn signals) flash very fast, the lights are very dim in the back and the front does not work at all. Where are the flasher fuses? The fuse box in the dash has no signal fuses. The wiring seems to be connected and in working order.

Light bulbs replaced with new ones. 1988 Mazda pickup.

Answer 1

And don't forget, the turn signal switch might be defective.

Answer 2

After rechecking the bulbs, check to see if the spring plate in the bulb receptacle has tension on it and is being pressed forward to make good contact with the base of the bulb. Also as stated check for good grounds. Amazingly I have run across a system that actually did have seperate fuses for the flashers, but this system was devided from front to rear, not side to side. Still worth looking into. The only other possibility I can think of, would be a bad relay. Hope this was helpful, and good luck.

Answer 3

A fast blinking signal is usually a bad bulb it may or may not burn but still be bad. First replace the bulbs on the front and rear of the side that is flashing fast, Then if you still have a problem then search for a corroded or broken ground.

Answer 4

I would agree with first guy-- sounds like there's an electrical contact problem in one of the left lights. I'd check the front though as its is NOT working at all.

I'd also check the bulbs again to make sure

Answer 5

Bad ground. Usually in the tail light assembly. Disassemble the light and clean any rust or corosion from any wire connectors. Make sure the assembly is grounded. If a fuse had blown nothing would work.

Answer 6

that bulb is blown