Powashiftin

Anyone ever experience this? My left blinker is on without me pressing the stalk down to turn it on.

musty hustla

I've had it happen on a Isuzu. I just replaced the switch. It was relatively cheap (~$10) if I recall correctly.

Powashiftin

Now both blinkers aren't workkng and I noticed a faint burning smell. What could it be?

Powashiftin

Which switch?

Karanx7

iTrader: (2)

Sounds like your low on blinker fluid. Lack of lubrication is probably causing the burning smell. Usually the left goes out first too when you have low/no blinker fluid left.

musty hustla

the indicator switch

01tl4tl

its also called the `turn signal stalk`
if you have smell or smoke that's electrical wiring fire!! do not proceed!!!
ck the relay for t/s--in box under hood

Powashiftin

So now both right and left blinkers stopped working. Replaced the hazard relay and nothing. Any other suggestions ?

01tl4tl

yeah like we all said- the turn signal STALK- the part you use your finger on- that's failed- it can be replaced separate from the main thing all the switches bolt to

You MIGHT be able to restore with some CRC electrical spray cleaner- but more likely its going to be replace
Especially with that burning smell! that's NEVER a good sign!!

ErickUa5

Just curious but what type of lighting are you using LED or regular bulbs ?

Powashiftin

Thanks guys. I'll look into the stalk. It's weird because when I press down or up it starts to click as if the blinker was working but then stops.

FYI: all stock everything. No LEDs or anything like that.

01tl4tl

the type of light is not the issue, its the simple fact the cars past owners have used the system many thousands of times- to signal intent of lane change or turn, via use of blinker!

for those wishing to convert to LED turn signals or dash/interior lighting = there are threads on led lighting for every part of the car in DIY or performance sections

Powashiftin

Replaced the turn signal stalk. Aka the headlight switch. $25 off a totaled TL.

Thanks for the help guys.

01tl4tl

Doh! of course!
forgot its other and more important job of that switch is headlights- so its called that