electrical problem

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electrical problem

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The 4 way flashers on my 96 legacy L come on when the turn signal is activated. The instrument panel lights don't work, either. The headlights work, and so does the radio and the clock. The 4 way flasher is a new one. Do I need a new combination turn signal switch? The car has airbags.
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Post by JasonGrahn »

Okay, so to verify your question:

When you turn on your blinker (either left or right, it doesn't matter), ALL FOUR blinkers come on. Is this correct?
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when either blinker is turned on, all four 4 ways come on.
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Post by happyboy »

I switched both rear turn signal light bulbs ( bulb # 1156 ) but this didn't work. Also checked fuses. Wiring looks ok. Anybody got an idea?
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Post by vrg3 »

When you say the instrument panel lights don't work, are you talking about the ones that indicate the turn signals, or all the instrument panel lights?
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Post by happyboy »

What I meant was none of the instrument panel lights work. Both of the turn signal indicator lights come on when the left or right turn signal is activated.
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The "door open alert", "seat belt sign", "ATS oil temp light", "check engine" message all work, but the instrument panel lights won't come on. The head lights are ok. I just got a combination turn signal switch. Does anybody have any ideas on this? It won't pass inspection when the turn signals don't work.
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Post by happyboy »

A happy ending. The combination turn signal switch did the trick. Still don't have dimming capacity for the instrument lights, but I can live with that.
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