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ford winstar turn signal and flashers do not work

Sent to Car Experts September 03, 2005 3:26 p.m.

1998 Ford Windstar signal flashers and hazard lights do not work. It is not the fuses.

Customer (name blocked for privacy)

Status: Closed Value: $5

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September 03, 2005 5:43 p.m. (2 hours and 16 minutes later)

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Try to spray with a''dry electronic cleaner'',Carquest has it.If is not working,you need to replace the multifinctional switch

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September 03, 2005 5:46 p.m. (2 minutes and 33 seconds later)

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Iam sorry i wasn`very clear about spraying...spray the hazard switch.Also when you will try to remove the multifunctional switch,you might find a loose conection,which might fix the problem.

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Sent September 04, 2005 8:31 p.m. (1 day and 2 hours later)

This did not work, thanks for your answer.

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September 04, 2005 8:39 p.m. (8 minutes and 19 seconds later)

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So for sure is the multifunctional switch!Let me know if you want to know how to replace the multifunctional switch!

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Sent September 05, 2005 3:46 p.m. (19 hours and 7 minutes later)

This did not work thanks anyway.

I bought the swith and had to take it back.

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Reply to Claudiu
Sent September 05, 2005 3:48 p.m. (2 minutes and 28 seconds later)

This did not work I bought the switch and had to return it.

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September 05, 2005 4:06 p.m. (17 minutes and 52 seconds later)

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Chances are the flasher is bad and thats why neither of them work.Its about 13 bucks and is under the dash on the drivers side.This is what it looks like.If this has helped please click MY accept button.


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Reply to Claudiu
Sent September 08, 2005 2:06 p.m. (2 days and 21 hours later)

Thanks, this did not work.

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Reply to Davo/diablo666
Sent September 08, 2005 2:12 p.m. (5 minutes and 32 seconds later)

I did buy this part and replaced it, however my turn signal and hazarad lights still did not work.

I guess I will have to pay for a diagnsis, the parts and labor!!

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September 08, 2005 7:52 p.m. (5 hours and 40 minutes later)

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