This 2015 Kia Soul came in with the complaint that the driver’s high beam headlight and the left front turn signal did not work. I had already done some preliminary work before getting to this point in the diagnosis. The previous work included checking the fuses, headlight bulb & it’s harness connector, codes and data. … Continue reading “2015 Kia Soul, Headlight & Turn Signal Inoperative”
This 2005 Ford F150 came in with the complaint that the turn signals would stop working whenever the headlights were turned on. The customer also stated that the a/c did not work. Inspection found that the turn signal indicators in the instrument cluster would would come on at about half brightness when ever the lights … Continue reading “2005 Ford F150-Turn Signals Inop with Headlights or A/C On”
This 2001 Dodge Dakota came in with the complaints that the turn signals, stoplights and hazards lights all quit working. This repair will generally apply to 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004 Dakota and Durango vehicles. Testing begins with checking fuse 19 in the interior fuse box and fuse 1 in the power distribution center under … Continue reading “2001 Dodge Dakota Hazard-Stop-Turn Signal Lights Not Working”
This 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche came in with the complaint that the right front turn signal did not work. This article applies to Avalanche, Escalade, Silverado, Sierra, Suburban, Tahoe and Yukon trucks and suv’s. This generation of GM truck or Suv does not use a turn signal flasher relay as we have always known in the … Continue reading “2008 Chevrolet Avalanche Right Front Turn Signal Inop”
This 2007 Dodge Durango came in with the complaint that sometimes when the left turn signal is applied the right turn signal is the one that lights up. The issue is happening more frequently now. The problem will usually be inside the turn signal combination switch and testing has to be done at the wiring … Continue reading “2007 Dodge Durango Turn Signals Erratic”
This 2011 Nissan Rogue came in with the complaint that the right turn signal would flash very quickly when turned on. I did a quick visual inspection and found that the right front turn signal bulb was flashing on the wrong element. It was evident to me as it was not as bright as it … Continue reading “2011 Nissan Rogue, Changing The Front Turn Signal Bulbs”
This 2005 Nissan Altima came in with the complaint that the turn signal indicators in the instrument cluster did not illuminate and there was no noise/clicking. The turn signals on the outside of the vehicle worked properly. I also noted that the trip odometer would cycle through it’s readings when the turn signals or the … Continue reading “2005 Nissan Altima, Turn Signal Indicators Do Not Work”
This 2002 Buick Rendezvous came in with the complaint that the left rear turn signal did not work. Also the stoplight and the tail light on the left side did not work. Well three inches of water and the glass part of the light bulb in the bottom of the tail light assembly was pretty … Continue reading “2002 Buick Rendezvous Water In The Tail Light Assembly”
This 2010 Nissan Titan came in with the complaint that the trailer lights did not work. A quick test showed just that, no power at the tail, turn or stop lights. The fuses are located under the wto covers behind the battery. The covers have latches that have to be depressed in order to remove … Continue reading “2010 Nissan Titan Trailer Fuse Locations”
This 1995 Chevrolet S10 pickup came in with the complaint that rear lights were not working properly. The park lights would work but as soon as the turn signals or stoplights were turned on all of the rear lights would go out. I had a pretty good idea that there was faulty ground issue and … Continue reading “1995 Chevrolet S10 Erratic Stop , Tail and Turn Signal Lights”