My turn signal recently would stay solid and not blink. Now I don't even get that. Any idea what's wrong?

Question

A few weeks ago my turn signal started going solid occasionally when I would flip it up or down. Sometimes it would blink, but eventually it would just give a solid light. I had to move it manually up and down to get the blinking effect.

Now, just a couple of days ago, the light won't turn on at all when I flip it up or down.

I'm wondering what might be the cause of this and if it's an easy fix or not? Also the cost to fix?

Oh, and FYI, the car is a 91 Pontiac 6000 series.

Thanks in advance for the help.

Answer 1

you turn on a directional signal, and it does not flash, but stays litup?
That is telling you that one or more of the turn signal lights on that side are burned out, of loose in it's socket

Answer 2

First make sure all the bulbs are working.. If they are then I'd stongly suspect your flasher. It's a $2 part that is a heat sensitive switch inside. The power going through it to the turn signal bulbs heats it up and it curls "open" stopping the current flow to the turn signals. It cools down and connects again and this is what gives you a blinking power supply. It is a very delicate device and they burn out often. You can normally hear it.. Thats what makes the ticking noise under the dash when you activate the turn signal and it's working properly.

Answer 3

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My turn signal recently would stay solid and not blink. Now I don't even get that. Any idea what's wrong?
A few weeks ago my turn signal started going solid occasionally when I would flip it up or down. Sometimes it would blink, but eventually it would just give a solid light. I had to move it manually up and down to get the blinking effect.

Now, just a couple of days ago, the light won't turn...

Answer 4

Solid Signal

Answer 5

Turn Signal Not Blinking

Answer 6

It s possible that nothing is burned out and that nothing needs to be replaced. If the contacts on your bulbs are corroded, the situation can gradually get worse and worse until the flasher unit (a thermal switch) won t blink the bulbs at all. This is not uncommon in older cars, as the weatherproof gaskets around the light assemblies get crusty, let moisture in, and allow the contacts to get corroded. Try removing the bulbs (they are normally push/turn type) and use fine sandpaper or emery cloth to clean up both the sockets and the bulbs. Ideally, smear them with a bit of dielectric grease (so they are less apt to corrode in the future) and replace the bulbs. This just worked for me on my classic Mini Cooper, which had a problem on the right side only, and was due to a crusty, leaky gasket on the right rear lens assembly.

Answer 7

First turn on the turn signal that has failed and see if any of that side lights come on. If they do check the one that doesn't and check it's bulb. If none come on for that side then go to your owners manual and check to see if the left and right side have separate fuses. If the do check the bad side. If they don't check the manual for the "turn signal relay" see if it clicks. If it doesn't replace the relay. After that then it's the multi-function switch and you should probably go to a shop.

Answer 8

That's usually a bad fuse. Look for a
door somewhere on the dash. YOu
will need the car manual to find the
one for the blinker. We have Auto
Zone, places like that give more help.




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Answer 9

My first guess was one of your signal lights was burnt out. That will get the light to stay solid and not flash. Now that it's not working at all...maybe they are both burnt out. Also check your fuses. You may have burned it out manually flashing it.

Answer 10

This is probley an easy fix and cheap it should just be a blown bulb or fuse the light will stay on to let you know that one of these two things needs changed should cost less than 3 dollars to fix.