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Old 04-08-2011, 07:45 PM
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1996 thunderbird. turn signals don't work. hazard don't work. brake lights don't work. bulbs are good, fuses are good, flasher brand new. power getting to fuse. can't figure out problem. anybody have any ideas?
 
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Old 04-09-2011, 03:12 AM
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Do you have the owner's manual? If so, check which fuses control those lights . There could be more than one . Also check for power after the fuse if you haven't done so.
You might try moving the harness going up to the signal light switch assy it could have a broken wire feeding the switch. Last but not least the signal light switch itself could be defective.
 
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Old 04-09-2011, 01:38 PM
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I tested every single fuse in the car and engine compartment. Elec is flowing through the fuse. The hazards and brake lights are not working, would the turn signal SWITCH (lever) have anything to do with that problem?
 
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Old 04-09-2011, 02:48 PM
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Yes, the signal lights, stop lights and hazard flashers all go thru the signal lite switch assy.
 
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Old 04-17-2011, 09:38 PM
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