Ranger Turn Signals

Stan27 · July 25th, 2006, 12:27 AM

The turn signals on the 1990 Ranger went out.
I checked what I could think of:
-The lever works fine for all of the other functions
-Emergency flashers work
-All fuses are fine

When turn signal is activated, the lights don't flash on the inside or outside.

Any ideas?

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mdvaldosta · July 25th, 2006, 12:29 AM

Many vehicles have separate flashers for the hazards and turn signals, I'd check that to be sure. Definately sounds like the most likely problem.

Stan27 · July 25th, 2006, 12:31 AM

How would I check the flashers?

To add to the fact that I know little about cars in general, I know nothing about car electronics.

mdvaldosta · July 25th, 2006, 12:35 AM

I don't know much about Rangers, but they're usually under the steering column close to the fuse panel. The flashers look like little metal cylinders, if you turn on your hazards you'll hear the flasher 'clicking'. If there is more than one you'll probably find the turn signal flasher next to it.

Stan27 · July 25th, 2006, 02:46 AM

Alright, thanks. Here's another stupid question: what am I checking for?

turp · July 25th, 2006, 07:34 AM

Turn your signal on and listen for a repetitive "click" timed perfectly with you signals on/off cycle. If nothing is heard go to a local parts store and purchase a new. They are cheap(les than 10 bucks). Pull the old one straight out of the fuse panel and plug the new one in and viola
Here is a pic of what it looks like.

Stan27 · July 30th, 2006, 01:56 AM

Well, I remembered seeing a cylinder that lookd like that, except it was blueish, and had a square nipple on top.

I assumed it needed replacing, so I didn't go back to check until my parents coughed up the $10 to fix it...
I went to fill up the truck today, and thought I would mess with it a little to see if that might fix it. The flasher wasn't there. I looked around, and found it on the floor. Put it back in, and it clicks like new.

Thanks for all your help, guys.

turp · July 30th, 2006, 01:57 AM

Originally Posted by Stan27

Well, I remembered seeing a cylinder that lookd like that, except it was blueish, and had a square nipple on top.

I assumed it needed replacing, so I didn't go back to check until my parents coughed up the $10 to fix it...
I went to fill up the truck today, and thought I would mess with it a little to see if that might fix it. The flasher wasn't there. I looked around, and found it on the floor. Put it back in, and it clicks like new.

Thanks for all your help, guys.

Amazing how good something works when it is plugged in huh?

Stan27 · July 30th, 2006, 01:58 AM

Originally Posted by turp

Originally Posted by Stan27

Well, I remembered seeing a cylinder that lookd like that, except it was blueish, and had a square nipple on top.

I assumed it needed replacing, so I didn't go back to check until my parents coughed up the $10 to fix it...
I went to fill up the truck today, and thought I would mess with it a little to see if that might fix it. The flasher wasn't there. I looked around, and found it on the floor. Put it back in, and it clicks like new.

Thanks for all your help, guys.

Amazing how good something works when it is plugged in huh?

Amazing indeed...

July 25th, 2006, 12:27 AM	#1
Stan27 Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 228	Ranger Turn Signals The turn signals on the 1990 Ranger went out. I checked what I could think of: -The lever works fine for all of the other functions -Emergency flashers work -All fuses are fine When turn signal is activated, the lights don't flash on the inside or outside. Any ideas? Post 200!

July 25th, 2006, 07:34 AM	#6
turp Moderator 1989 MUSTANG LX 5.0 16.17@86.21(bone stock on street tires) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 2,893	Turn your signal on and listen for a repetitive "click" timed perfectly with you signals on/off cycle. If nothing is heard go to a local parts store and purchase a new. They are cheap(les than 10 bucks). Pull the old one straight out of the fuse panel and plug the new one in and viola Here is a pic of what it looks like. __________________ SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL HOOKERS....HUG A TOW TRUCK DRIVER! Donate to lxhatch@gmail.com

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July 25th, 2006, 12:29 AM	#2
mdvaldosta Maintenance Man 2002 Mustang GT 11.47@120.58 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 3,943	Many vehicles have separate flashers for the hazards and turn signals, I'd check that to be sure. Definately sounds like the most likely problem.

July 25th, 2006, 12:31 AM	#3
Stan27 Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 228	How would I check the flashers? To add to the fact that I know little about cars in general, I know nothing about car electronics.

July 25th, 2006, 12:35 AM	#4
mdvaldosta Maintenance Man 2002 Mustang GT 11.47@120.58 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 3,943	I don't know much about Rangers, but they're usually under the steering column close to the fuse panel. The flashers look like little metal cylinders, if you turn on your hazards you'll hear the flasher 'clicking'. If there is more than one you'll probably find the turn signal flasher next to it.

July 25th, 2006, 02:46 AM	#5
Stan27 Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 228	Alright, thanks. Here's another stupid question: what am I checking for?

July 30th, 2006, 01:56 AM	#7
Stan27 Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 228	Well, I remembered seeing a cylinder that lookd like that, except it was blueish, and had a square nipple on top. I assumed it needed replacing, so I didn't go back to check until my parents coughed up the $10 to fix it... I went to fill up the truck today, and thought I would mess with it a little to see if that might fix it. The flasher wasn't there. I looked around, and found it on the floor. Put it back in, and it clicks like new. Thanks for all your help, guys.

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