Why will my blinkers not work, but the hazards will?

Question

I drive a '95 Geo Metro. On most cars the hazards and flasher units are different, but on my car apparently they're the same. That is what makes this question as puzzling as it is. Why is it that the flashers on the car work, but the blinkers don't? I've changed the hazard/flasher unit and still nothing, and I know the bulbs aren't burnt out because they flash when the flasher unit comes on. Every once in a while (and I mean once in a WHILE) the blinkers will work, but not for long at all. Any ideas?

Answer 1

Your flasher and hazard unit are the same thing, however, the switch that cycles the turn signals on is not. The next thing you should look at is your combination switch, most likely located inside the column. Electrically, it is downstream from the hazard switch itself. The hazards use the same bulb filament and wiring so you can probably safely assume that everything else (grounds, bulbs) are fine.

Answer 2

There are two answers to this question. The turn signal switch is a three prong switch that operates the turn signals as well as the hazard lights. When one of the points burn out in the switch it will cause the turn signal to not operate but allow the hazards to still work. The switch is about $4.00 and the parts guy can tell you where it is located under the dash. Some plug right into the fuse box. Two: one of the bulbs may be out. Note if one signal works and the other one doesn't check the bulbs. If both turn signals don't then check the turn signal switch.

Answer 3

The blinkers and the hazards are controlled by two different switches. Try the one with the turn signal lever attached to it. You will have to pull the steering wheel to replace it so it would be better to let a mechanic do it, unless you have some of that experience.

Answer 4

You may want to check the fuses, it is possible, although improbable that the two are on separate circuits. Also check and see if they may have separate relays that run the two. Other than that, check that the wires are in good shape. If you happen to have a voltmeter, backprobe the lights when you hit the turn signals and see if they are getting power. If not, trace that wire back as far as possible checking for power at each connector and so forth. You should be able to find the problem that way.

Answer 5

examine that each and each and every man or woman the bulbs paintings - replace any that do not. then you actually favor to regulate the relay. it really is contained in the fuse field (yet no longer continually) and is a plug-out-plug-in unit, and espresso fee. that is a more cost-effective decision than going instantly to a technician, it really is likely the first mission they're going to do - yet they're going to upload labour prices. Your close by parts save will be able to reveal you the position the relay is, or furnish a vehicle guide - which will fee below an hour's technician time.

Answer 6

Listen check your fuses under your dash, Everyone is shooting the dark some are , Replace the blown fuse It more than likely had some condensation on it and blue, check them out. good luck

Answer 7

Some bulbs have dual filaments in the same bulb for separate functions. Perhaps that is what you have and only the blinker filament is burned out.

Answer 8

It could be a LOOSE fuse.I have had this happen.Make sure that all the fuses are tightly in place.If not,could be the turn signal switch itself.Good Luck.

Answer 9

Consider checking the switches.

After all they are separate aren't they?.....The switch for the hazard lights might be fine but the one for the indicators not.

Answer 10

check your flasher relay. costs about 10 bucks and is easy to install