A blinker fix?

[spotana98]

Now I know well enough that when a bulb is about to go out it will cause the relay to blink quickly. Well on my 91 Pathy, the LF blinker stopped working, and the relay blinks quickly. It doesn't take long before it freezes. First of all it started only when using the Left turn signal, now when it blinks normally on the right, it also freezes. This is part of the problem. The other part is I've checked the bulb, replaced it, and it still refuses to work. It's a bit corroded and I have done my best to clean it to no avail. My stupid question of the day is: Could I just have a worn out blinker relay, or am I dealing with a short of some type? It's a lame question, probably answered quite easily, but I'm electronically retarded.

[jj big shoe]

I'd go with a new turn signal relay. Hit the blinker and listen for the clicking under the dash and swap it out.

[Roost]

I'd go with a new turn signal relay. Hit the blinker and listen for the clicking under the dash and swap it out.

 

If this doesn't work, get some turn signal fluid with the antifreeze .

[94extreme]

bad connection.. that's what i have in my left front and i just have to go and jiggle the wires and then it works again for a while.

[88pathoffroad]

New flashers are only $5 or so. Try that, maybe. It shouldn't freeze up if one bulb isn't working. Electronic flashers are a bit more expensive but they always flash at the same rate, unlike thermal flashers.