cold weather - no turn signals

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10-31-2006, 11:44 AM

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cold weather - no turn signals

Weather has turned cold now, and the turn signals on our 87 944 are not working. Any ideas on why the current is not getting out to the bulbs? The bulbs tested fine, signal stalk still self-cancels properly.

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Jeff

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10-31-2006, 06:26 PM

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Gently rock the relay module. I found corrosion on the posts, sockets.

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10-31-2006, 11:19 PM

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Most probable cause is the relay getting stuck due to the colder weather.

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10-31-2006, 11:48 PM

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Blinker fluid gels up in the cold.

Ditto the relay advice.

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11-02-2006, 07:11 PM

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Problem temporarily fixed

The relay may indeed be the culprit. I took it out, observed no corrosion, reseated the relay. Signals now work, but are still slow. I am thinking about taking cover off relay and potentially resoldering traces. Or should I just go ahead and get a new relay?

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