Rt Turn signal light buzzing istead of blink - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

go4par · 01-06-2009, 10:37 PM

Hi every one,
my 96 Ford Explorer right turn signal light buzzing instead of blinking but left side works normal. I checked rt front and rear turn signal light bulbs and they all looked OK.
I replaced turn signal relay(flasher) from auto part store but still have same problem.(of course it's not returnable)
Can any one tell me what's the next step could be?

*Dan Whitaker* · 01-06-2009, 10:53 PM

Your MFS (multi function switch) is bad. AKA your turn signal switch.

*AMMO_HOOAH* · 01-06-2009, 11:34 PM

Sounds more like a relay to me, the click is the sound of the relay moving. A buzzing instead sounds like it isn't doing what is should. I'd start there anyway, just swap one side for the other if it doesn't change then it's some where else.

parad1mg · 01-06-2009, 11:41 PM

mine does the same thing too when its cold although it rarely does it.. along side of that my wipers do occasionally stop in the middle of the windshield..

i've already swapped and replaced the wiper relays but havent touched the relay for the turn signal..

go4par, post your result if ever you decide to replace your multifunction stalk..

*jad2411* · 01-07-2009, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Whitaker

Your MFS (multi function switch) is bad. AKA your turn signal switch.

Yup, mine was doing the same thing, got a new one for like 25dlls and changed it myself in ~20 min

*dogfriend* · 01-07-2009, 12:13 AM

MFS. Mine used to do the same thing. Buzz on left turn, no buzz on right turn (or was it the other way?, I forget because I replaced it years ago).

Some people report smoke coming out. That's a bad thing. Maybe you want to replace it before it gets that bad, or maybe you like living on the edge. Your call.

go4par · 01-09-2009, 08:04 PM

Dan,Dog friend,jad2411 and others,
Thanks you very much guys.
i replaced MFS(multi function swith) this morning and working fine.
It took me about 40 min to remove and replace first time and cost me less than $60 include tax on local parts store.

CrazyAlaskan · 01-09-2009, 09:25 PM

I had the same problum but it turned out to be a short in the steering column for me, the wire would touch when i dropped the steering wheel down.looks like you got your fixed already though

Tom T. · 07-22-2010, 04:45 PM

Hi Everyone,

Just replaced my flasher relay switch due to signals not operating. Now, the signals work but I'm getting an intermittent yet steady buzzing noise from the new flasher relay and to boot, my power windows are not working now either. Would this also be an MFS problem? Thanks in advance for your help!

01-06-2009, 10:37 PM	#1
go4par Wannabe Elite Explorer Auburn,Washington '96 Explorer XLT Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 7 Vehicle Specs	Rt Turn signal light buzzing istead of blink Hi every one, my 96 Ford Explorer right turn signal light buzzing instead of blinking but left side works normal. I checked rt front and rear turn signal light bulbs and they all looked OK. I replaced turn signal relay(flasher) from auto part store but still have same problem.(of course it's not returnable) Can any one tell me what's the next step could be?

01-06-2009, 10:53 PM	#2
Dan Whitaker ALL FIRED UP Raytown MO (Kansas City suburb) 1997 Mountaineer 5.0 Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,057 Vehicle Specs	Your MFS (multi function switch) is bad. AKA your turn signal switch. __________________ P r i c k me, do I not bleed Ford Blue.

01-06-2009, 11:34 PM	#3
AMMO_HOOAH Elite Explorer Spokane, Wa 1996 Ex V8, AWD XLT Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 860 Vehicle Specs	Sounds more like a relay to me, the click is the sound of the relay moving. A buzzing instead sounds like it isn't doing what is should. I'd start there anyway, just swap one side for the other if it doesn't change then it's some where else. __________________ FOR SALE TT, Shackles, PA-853, Superlift k494=9" of lift! Manual 4406=LOW GEAR!, selectable front axle, 35x12.50.15 SSRs Next......gears (4.56), lockers (Aussie), coilovers..... Aw heck SAS it! 79 F-150 axles in the barn

01-06-2009, 11:41 PM	#4
parad1mg Wannabe Elite Explorer La Mirada, CA '97 Mounty 5.0 AWD Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 852 Vehicle Specs	mine does the same thing too when its cold although it rarely does it.. along side of that my wipers do occasionally stop in the middle of the windshield.. i've already swapped and replaced the wiper relays but havent touched the relay for the turn signal.. go4par, post your result if ever you decide to replace your multifunction stalk.. __________________ scanner, hitch cargo carrier, ballast+bulb, etc for sale: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...10#post2223710

01-07-2009, 12:13 AM	#6
dogfriend Human-Animal Hybrid Carmichael, CA '97 Sport 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 8,696 Vehicle Specs	MFS. Mine used to do the same thing. Buzz on left turn, no buzz on right turn (or was it the other way?, I forget because I replaced it years ago). Some people report smoke coming out. That's a bad thing. Maybe you want to replace it before it gets that bad, or maybe you like living on the edge. Your call. __________________ I still miss my best friend. Meet my new friends

01-09-2009, 08:04 PM	#7
go4par Wannabe Elite Explorer Auburn,Washington '96 Explorer XLT Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 7 Vehicle Specs	Dan,Dog friend,jad2411 and others, Thanks you very much guys. i replaced MFS(multi function swith) this morning and working fine. It took me about 40 min to remove and replace first time and cost me less than $60 include tax on local parts store.

01-09-2009, 09:25 PM	#8
CrazyAlaskan Wannabe Elite Explorer Wasilla, Alaska 1994 Explorer Limited 4wd Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 290 Vehicle Specs	I had the same problum but it turned out to be a short in the steering column for me, the wire would touch when i dropped the steering wheel down.looks like you got your fixed already though

07-22-2010, 04:45 PM	#9
Tom T. Wannabe Elite Explorer Tempe, AZ '96 Explorer XLT Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs	1996 Explorer flasher relay buzzing noise, inoperable windows. Hi Everyone, Just replaced my flasher relay switch due to signals not operating. Now, the signals work but I'm getting an intermittent yet steady buzzing noise from the new flasher relay and to boot, my power windows are not working now either. Would this also be an MFS problem? Thanks in advance for your help!