Turn signal/hazards wont blink - Solved!!!

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supersnake83
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Hello all,

Today when driving home, I realized that my turn signals and hazard lights won't blink if I engage them. They will just stay lit. If hit the hazard button, the two lights will stay on but not blink. Similarly, if I engage the left or right turn signal, the light will come on but not blink. All bulbs are okay.

In either case, I do not here the clicking mechanism for either hazards or turn signal.

Any idea what it could be and how to fix it?

I tried searching the forum, but didn't find exactly what I was looking for.

Thanks in advance.
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might have a burned out buld turn on the hazard button and look at the lights outside to see if they all work.

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All bulbs work.

That was the first thing I checked.

Anything else it could be?

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oh ok it could be your flasher relay went bad. i dont remember where its at but shouldnt be hard to find.

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Thanks for the help, but I don't know where the flasher relay is.

Does anyone know where the flasher relay is and how do I get to it?

Is it hard to replace if this is my problem?

Also, I did another forum search and one poster said the flasher relay is apart of the hazard switch? Is this easy to replace?

Thanks.

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Also,

Will a bad hazard switch cause the same problem to be with right and left turn signals doing the same thing (not blinking, but staying lit when engaging them)?

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Ok,

So, I just found this online:

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp ... _612697226___

Could this be my problem?

If so, does this go into the relay box behind the battery under the hood?

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i looked through the fsm and from where i think it is, its under the dash somewhere on the drivers side. its not a very good picture as of to where so hard to tell exactly. and they should be the same relay and a none working one could be the cause but only way to tell is to test it or replace it. maybe some other members could help on this issue lol.

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supersnake83 wrote:Ok,

So, I just found this online:

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp ... _612697226___

Could this be my problem?

If so, does this go into the relay box behind the battery under the hood?
no if you put in the j it says it doesnt fit our vehicle. check the owners manual to see if it tells you anything i havnt looked there yet.

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Okay, so the part above that I posted from advanced auto parts is the correct part and did solve my problem.

Now, for those who really want the meat of the solution. The proper name of the part/switch/relay is called a flasher unit (a.k.a. turn signal relay or hazard relay). I called the local advanced auto parts and asked if they knew where it went and sure enough, the place they mentioned, in the engine bay, was wrong. I posted up on their website asking for the location for my car (1993J) and the reply said the flasher unit is under the steering column on the right side.

So, I took off the housing underneath the steering column and sure enough, the part is there. It is very easy to replace and it takes only about 10 minutes to take off all of the screws, replace the switch and redo the screws.

Here is what the OEM part looks like: http://www.courtesyparts.com/25710-flas ... ?cPath=882&

The aftermarket that I posted above is missing two things (which aren't important for a quick fix like this): the housing around the 3 pins so the clip and be OEM secured and the grooves for the unit to attach to the metal housing underneath the steering column.

Sorry for not taking any pictures, but it was getting dark out and the mosquitoes was biting my like crazy.

I hope this helps for anyone in the future.

The OEM replacement (from Infiniti of Scottsdale) is 30.00. The universal from Courtesy parts is 60.00. I purchased the aftermarket above for 12.99 + tax. No the aftermarket does not attach to the metal housing or does the clip snaps in place, but who cares for an 18 year old car that is car that keeps nickel and diming me.

Cheers and happy safe driving!!!

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Most Excellent !!

Driver,
Maybe this should be in the J30 DIY thread ??

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yodawill2000 wrote:Most Excellent !!

Driver,
Maybe this should be in the J30 DIY thread ??
Done.

Thanks for the suggesion Yoda!

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Thank YOU driver.
Might i also suggest removing all the non "Contributing" post in the DYI thread ??
Heck .. give me admin rights to just that thread and I'll keep it spotless !!! :gapteeth:

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Is this for a 2002 Nissan Altima?

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No, it's for a J30/M30 Infiniti


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