Turn Signal Not Working

chasm54 · 02-25-2010

On my 2001 SLK320, my driver's side turn signal does not work. All of the lights work and the emergency flasher works too. The passenger side turn works fine as well, just the driver's side does nothing--no rapid flash, no sound, no nothing!

I've read where this could be a steering column multifunction switch failure and also read that it might be in the signal relay?

Any suggestions on how to begin a diagnostics here since it is a little aggravating not to mention dangerous out here in Vegas with the crazy drivers

Thanks for any suggestions...

jbanks15 · 02-25-2010

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chasm54 · 02-25-2010

Thanks for the reply; however, I've tried and tried to uplad a pic and personalize the information on my profile but everything I've tried to save results in a message that can not be saved! I'm pretty good at this sort of stuff usually, so this is a bit frustrating--any suggestion in that department??

Thanks!

jbanks15 · 02-25-2010

i don't think u can upload stuff until u have 15 posts. so if that is true, head for the new member section and say welcome to a bunch of people and u will have enuff to upload. someone correct me if i am wrong

your location and vehicle are now in your profile

etyu · 02-25-2010

IIRC, it (pix) will be enabled if one is a supporting member.

s2kwik · 02-25-2010

as a note, it took me 4 tries before the information was shown on the site.

Don

lkchris · 02-26-2010

I'd bet on a failed switch.

chasm54 · 02-27-2010

When you say switch do you mean the multifunction switch? Or is there a relay or something you know about?

dave33478 · 05-30-2012

Pretty useless thread. Could be removed.

livefreeordie · 05-30-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave33478

Pretty useless thread. Could be removed.

Where would you like it moved to?

jbanks15 · 05-30-2012

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