Hazard switch hangup!
This is a problem that has been discussed before on other forums. It is supposed that due to the opening in the top of the steering column for the Hazard Switch that dust somehow gets into the switch mechanism itself. Now since one uses the Hazards rarely, when you activate them the dust blocks the contacts sometimes totally so the turn signals don't work at all.
In either case the recommended solution is to purchase some Electrical Contact Cleaner spray (Radio Shack is OK) and spray behind the Hazard button exercising it several times to clean the contacts. The spray will not hurt plastic however you might wish to have a shop towel to catch any runoff. A little bit goes a long way but exercise it 10 to 15 times while spraying every few times to be sure it is clean.
Good Luck, Bob
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This is a problem that has been discussed before on other forums. It is supposed that due to the opening in the top of the steering column for the Hazard Switch that dust somehow gets into the switch mechanism itself. Now since one uses the Hazards rarely, when you activate them the dust blocks the contacts sometimes totally so the turn signals don't work at all.
In either case the recommended solution is to purchase some Electrical Contact Cleaner spray (Radio Shack is OK) and spray behind the Hazard button exercising it several times to clean the contacts. The spray will not hurt plastic however you might wish to have a shop towel to catch any runoff. A little bit goes a long way but exercise it 10 to 15 times while spraying every few times to be sure it is clean.
Good Luck, Bob
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SC_Steve said:I have a problem with my mark VIII and I "think" the turn signal switch may be the problem. Not sure though as I've never had one go out on me before.
ok, so here is the problem. Whenever I go to put my blinker on (left or right) It will not work 80% of the time, sometimes if I hit just the right spot it will work and then stop after 2 or 3 flashes (if I'm lucky).
This has been like this for atleast 3 months and I origionally thought it was a short or something. Now, rewind to before this started happening (maybe 6-7 months ago). I was driving to work one day and I ran out of gas (my guage/computer was telling me the wrong thing). So I hit my hazard lights and after about 5 mins they stopped working. I was on the side of the highway so it was dangerous to not have them on. Naturally I started messing with them (turning them on and off) and they started working for another few mins and then stopped working again. I kept messing with it until my ride finally came.
I'm sure the problems are related.
So... does it sound like I have a faulty switch? I really need an inspection bad, so I need to find out whats causing this asap. But like I said... I've never had a switch go on me before... so I don't know if this could be it or not.
thanks,
-Steve
