93 Dakota w/ Blown Turn Signals

RatpigHoosier · 02-25-2008, 04:36 AM

It is the general consensus that I am an idiot. That being said, the turn signals and hazard lights on my Dakota just quit working the other day and I need to get them fixed for obvious reasons. I checked the fuse and it appears to be in good working order. The owner's manual just isn't real clear on that type of troubleshooting.
I know in my Crown Vic police car the electrical guy we use has talked about a universal switch of some sort. Would the same apply to a 93 Dakota? Everythiing else controlled on the steering column seems to be working just fine. How much can I expect to pay to have a switch like that replaced?

junior3382 · 02-25-2008, 08:09 AM

Are the bulbs blown? Water in the lense? Could it be a warn wire? I would check these long before I would consider swaping the multi-function switch. Those are NOT cheap, and can be a pain to replace! Just my thoughts though.

crabtruck · 02-25-2008, 02:15 PM

Welcome to the forum RatpigHoosier

Could easily just be the flasher. They are cheap and at any local parts store.
Plug and play just like a fuse.
Check to see if you have one for both turn and haz or one flasher for each of those.

Are your brake lights coming on ? Usually same bulb.
Do the indicators on the dash come on ?
Do you hear the flashers clicking (near fuses) ?

Stoney · 02-25-2008, 04:09 PM

If the fuses are good, then try replacing the bulbs.
Your Dak should have two flashers: one for hazard and one for turn signals.

02-25-2008, 04:36 AM	#1
RatpigHoosier Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Noblesville, IN Posts: 2	93 Dakota w/ Blown Turn Signals It is the general consensus that I am an idiot. That being said, the turn signals and hazard lights on my Dakota just quit working the other day and I need to get them fixed for obvious reasons. I checked the fuse and it appears to be in good working order. The owner's manual just isn't real clear on that type of troubleshooting. I know in my Crown Vic police car the electrical guy we use has talked about a universal switch of some sort. Would the same apply to a 93 Dakota? Everythiing else controlled on the steering column seems to be working just fine. How much can I expect to pay to have a switch like that replaced?

02-25-2008, 08:09 AM	#2
junior3382 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Currently, I live in Lancaster country, Pennsylvania. Posts: 2,974	Are the bulbs blown? Water in the lense? Could it be a warn wire? I would check these long before I would consider swaping the multi-function switch. Those are NOT cheap, and can be a pain to replace! Just my thoughts though. __________________ Lets get some mud on the tires...eh?!?!? OWN: 1998 Chevy Blazer ls 4x4 4.3l Vortec V6 1998 Mazda B3000 SE 4WD 3.0L V6 3" lift 31x10.50 Liberator A/T's

02-25-2008, 04:09 PM	#4
Stoney Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SW PA Posts: 50	If the fuses are good, then try replacing the bulbs. Your Dak should have two flashers: one for hazard and one for turn signals. __________________ Peter '03 Silverado 2500HD LS XC SB 8.1L/Allison 3.73LSD 4X4 3/3 drop

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02-25-2008, 02:15 PM	#3
crabtruck Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,464	Welcome to the forum RatpigHoosier Could easily just be the flasher. They are cheap and at any local parts store. Plug and play just like a fuse. Check to see if you have one for both turn and haz or one flasher for each of those. Are your brake lights coming on ? Usually same bulb. Do the indicators on the dash come on ? Do you hear the flashers clicking (near fuses) ?