Kamel
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- Orange Park, FL
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- '95 Ford Ranger XLT 2.3L
I decided I would post this simply because this was an annoying issue for me that took lots of discussing to figure something very simple out. I'm a newbie when it comes to repairing cars, especially when it comes to anything electrical so forgive me if this sounds stupidly easy.
If your hazard lights are working and your turn signals both went out at the same time, your flasher may have gone bad. The 93 model only has a single flasher. It should be a relatively inexpensive ($3ish) part to replace. There aren't any 'relays' for your turn indicators, so don't go chasing a relay that doesn't exist for a long time like I did when the local parts store guy sold me a part that didn't exist (turn indicator relay).
The flasher is located in the fuse box that's inside the vehicle, under the steering wheel column over top of your left leg while driving. Specifically, it's the round thing shown in the diagram on arco777's post here:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=259423
If you'd like to be sure it's your flasher before replacing it (rather than say your switch on your steering column) here's an easy way to test. Hold your brakes and check if your tail light goes out when you activate your turn signal (should work the same way for both). If they do go out, then it's your flasher. Also, instead of the turn indicator inside the vehicle turning on and not flashing, mine wouldn't light up at all.
On a final note, be aware that the flashing speed of your turn signals may be affected by replacing your flasher. In my case, they are now much faster than they used to be. I'd prefer it be the same speed as my hazards, so if that's important to you get an OEM replacement but not really a big deal.
Just thought I'd write this up because it was a major headache getting this information. It seems so simple in hindsight, but getting here was a nightmare
Happy exploring
If your hazard lights are working and your turn signals both went out at the same time, your flasher may have gone bad. The 93 model only has a single flasher. It should be a relatively inexpensive ($3ish) part to replace. There aren't any 'relays' for your turn indicators, so don't go chasing a relay that doesn't exist for a long time like I did when the local parts store guy sold me a part that didn't exist (turn indicator relay).
The flasher is located in the fuse box that's inside the vehicle, under the steering wheel column over top of your left leg while driving. Specifically, it's the round thing shown in the diagram on arco777's post here:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=259423
If you'd like to be sure it's your flasher before replacing it (rather than say your switch on your steering column) here's an easy way to test. Hold your brakes and check if your tail light goes out when you activate your turn signal (should work the same way for both). If they do go out, then it's your flasher. Also, instead of the turn indicator inside the vehicle turning on and not flashing, mine wouldn't light up at all.
On a final note, be aware that the flashing speed of your turn signals may be affected by replacing your flasher. In my case, they are now much faster than they used to be. I'd prefer it be the same speed as my hazards, so if that's important to you get an OEM replacement but not really a big deal.
Just thought I'd write this up because it was a major headache getting this information. It seems so simple in hindsight, but getting here was a nightmare
Happy exploring
