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Blinker issue

Old May 25, 2013 | 11:40 AM
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Blinker issue

I am getting my formula 350 back on the road ASAP. I am having an issue with the left blinker. It wont blink at all, no sound, no light, nothing. The right side is fine and hazards all around work fine as well. Could it be in the steering column or something else that would cause this? Thanks.
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Old May 26, 2013 | 09:50 PM
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Re: Blinker issue

Hi. Has anything ever happened to the steering wheel? I have a hunch that it could be within the steering column. I am not 100% certain. But if all the lights work with the hazard, that is where my guess would go-to the turn signal switch. There is a circular contact for the signals. Not sure what they look like for your model. But the ones I have seen have a metal contact controlled by the lever. Does it make a sound or do you feel a detent when you use the left turn signal handle?
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Old May 27, 2013 | 04:43 PM
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Re: Blinker issue

Very likely the MF (multi-function) switch is the culprit.
You can verify by accessing the steering column and using a test light (or voltmeter) on the flat connector.


Check for power on the light blue and yellow wires with the left blinker engaged and ignition on. I assume you won't find any power which would point to the switch itself. Not an expensive part but a slightly involved replacement procedure.

Let ue know what you find.
Lou
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Old May 28, 2013 | 01:35 PM
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Re: Blinker issue

Originally Posted by BigBadLou
Very likely the MF (multi-function) switch is the culprit.
You can verify by accessing the steering column and using a test light (or voltmeter) on the flat connector.


Check for power on the light blue and yellow wires with the left blinker engaged and ignition on. I assume you won't find any power which would point to the switch itself. Not an expensive part but a slightly involved replacement procedure.

Let ue know what you find.
Lou
Thanks BigBadLou

I pulled the steering wheel to check the cam and it was just build up on the contact. All is well.
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Old May 28, 2013 | 01:50 PM
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Re: Blinker issue

Hawkeye, thanks a lot for posting the resolution to your problem.
It will help others in the future who search and find your thread.

Thanks
Lou
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Old May 28, 2013 | 05:53 PM
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Re: Blinker issue

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Hawkeye, thanks a lot for posting the resolution to your problem.
It will help others in the future who search and find your thread.

Thanks
Lou
Sure thing Lou, anything I can do to help anyone here. I am sure I will have questions to come myself.
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Old May 30, 2013 | 10:03 PM
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Re: Blinker issue

Way to go Hawkeye! Keep it up
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Old May 31, 2013 | 05:12 PM
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Re: Blinker issue

Originally Posted by Stallion
Way to go Hawkeye! Keep it up
Thank you sir, that is the plan!!!
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