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No turn signals 850 1996

I've had some issues recently with my turn signal switch. The cruise control on it has worked fine since I bought it in early October. The high/low beam switch also works fine. Only the turn signal has been a problem and particularly the left turn signal.
This past weekend as I attempted a turn, there was a pretty loud buzzing sound and NO signal. After buzzing the right and left turn signals quit working. Only after parking the car overnight did the turn signals begin working again. They will continue working if I just hold the right or left down for a couple of blinks instead actually giving it a full click, left and right. If I click them in place then the blinkers will not work at all until the next time I park it for the night. No fuses are blown.
I've attempted the remove the plastic shroud on the steering column. I remove the screws and it still won't come apart. I can't see if there is a short in the signal arm but either way I'll need to get it open to switch out the signal arm. Anyone with a similar problem? Or a possible solution? Thanks, in advance for any help offered.








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    No turn signals 850 1996

    There are four(4) torx screws holding the plastic clamshell together. Two are easy, the other two require a 4-5 inch extension $%*&%%$!!

    As Al said, check the relay. It is part of the emergency flasher button in your dash. The red triangle pulls out of the dash and is all one unit.

    Replacing the turn signal is not a big deal, but you must get one with cruise control.

    Klaus
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    No turn signals 850 1996

    Although it does sound like it may a switch problem, before pulling the switch out, I would test the flasher.

    I would think the switch would fail one side or the other, but not both at the same time. Plus, a flasher could make a buzzing sound.








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      No turn signals 850 1996

      My flasher was buzzing occasionally when I'd move the lever up or down to signal lane changes. Not switching it all the way but just holding it. Now it's progressed to the turn signals not flashing but staying on when I switch left or right. It might happen for a day, then it's ok.

      As mentioned, the flasher unit is in the dash, and is part of the emergency flasher unit that pulls out. There is no flasher relay. I've found on the web a repair for the unit. Simply replace the electrolytic capacitor which has probably dried out after 15 years.

      Fwiw, none of the 850s I've seen at the salvage yard still have this module. It's a common failure, if something that works perfectly for 15 years then stops can be referred to as a failure.

      The two deep set torx screws that Klaus described can be difficult to reach. When replacing my ignition switch I had the correct size torx driver but it wasn't long enough. 5 minutes with a hacksaw fixed that. I cut away about 3/4" of the plastic handle and the tool fits, no problem. The shaft is still secure in what remains of the handle.

      Beat the heck out of another trip to Sears, AZ or Napa to find a tool. When you get the lower column shroud off, be very careful putting it back on. The two torx screws we're talking about should only be snugged up. If you over tighten them, and it takes very little force, you'll break off the plastic mounts in the panel. Super glue and a gently hand took care of this.

      Erwin







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