Nothing flashes.

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texasmojo

Nothing flashes.

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Passed inspection less than two months ago, but noticed the right turn signal was not flashing (front or back) two days ago. Now, nothing flashes, left or right, front or back. Also, emergency flashers don't work either. All bulbs burning but no signal flash. I have an '82 Spider 2000FI. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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124JOE
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check your grounds at the front fenders
also may be the hazzards switch
when you do everything correct people arent sure youve done anything at all (futurama)
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>All bulbs burning but no signal flash.

What do you mean by that? Do the bulbs come on, but they do not flash? If so, then likely it is the flasher, it's located behind the steering switch, on the side of the ignition column.

If they do not come on at all, check the fuses. Even if they appear good, rotate them in case they are corroded. It's not a bad idea to replace all the fuses every few years, as eventually they all corrode.

BTW, I'm in Fort Worth.
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Ditto.
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dont they stop flashing when a bulb quits
when you do everything correct people arent sure youve done anything at all (futurama)
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No. It's either your flasher or your hazard switch, that is if the bulbs light up. Most likely the flasher, the hazard switch usually kills any signal to the bulb.
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124JOE wrote:dont they stop flashing when a bulb quits
If only one bulb goes out the other one will still flash. Usually the light on the dash will only flash once, but you can still hear the flasher going click-click-click...
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'71 124 Spider, much modified
'17 124 Abarth, silver
http://italiancarclub.com/csaba/
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texasmojo

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Thanks to all for the info! I've ordered a flasher relay and hope that is the fix.
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