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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 06:03 PM
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I have a 2000 ram 2500 4x4, auto, cummins. Starting about 2 months ago, it began blowing the blinker flasher module. i replaced it with multiple brands with the same result, blown as soon as i used the directional. It is not blowing the fuse, or any of the bulbs, which leads me to believe its a wiring problem somewhere in the harness on the steering column or under the dash. Has anyone out there had a similar problem, or have any ideas about what it may be? BTW, it does have a tilt steering wheel.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 06:06 PM
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i cant really help, but i know if something keeps blowing... its either a ground, or to much current... so follow wires, see where they go... its what i would do
 
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 07:04 PM
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Change the blinker fluid
 
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueBeast2
Change the blinker fluid
lol. i knew this was coming.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueBeast2
Change the blinker fluid
every 3k miles....
 
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueBeast2
Change the blinker fluid
try this first...



i had the same problem except i had some added problems and it all turned out to be a ground wire at the rear of the truck,
 
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 08:19 PM
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did you try replacing the multi function switch? Its a long shot but them damn things cause crazy **** to happen
 
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 08:21 PM
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your number is a little off, usaully it will be good for 75,000 blinks and usually lasts more than 3k miles
But yea chase the wires and look for areas were the covering is worn away or nicked

Link to change blinker fluid(http://www.ehow.com/how_4716293_chan...ker-fluid.html)
 

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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueBeast2
Change the blinker fluid

haha beat me to it!
 
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 08:31 PM
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blinker fluid is a common problem....I should know....
 
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