Chrysler Repair: Turn signal 1996 chrysler concord, turn signal flasher, chrysler concord


Question
I have been trying to fix the turn signal on a on and off and now totally no work turn signal flasher on a 1996 chrysler.  I was told the flasher replacement has to be specific to car..  I went to junk yard and pulled two flashers.  I was told by 30 year dodge mechanic that problem was internal in the switch lever.. I replaced the turn signal apparatus from junk yard... I was told the positive battery wire from turn signal was loose.. I checked that and they were right.. the dam connection from switch was loose... I fixed that.  I have the right flasher for the car with no results.  Is it possible I have a bad ground.  I know you guys love to tell me to start at the switch and make sure I have voltage until I have none, but my brain needs rewiring and I understand the logic, but someone ought to be able to give me some more insight.  I have checked my fuses and cannot find a failure.  I am stubborn and cheap.  I now have $40 in this junkyard overhaul with no success.  My experience has been that the service guys hate to see these vehicles come in because of the time spent on assessment.

Answer
Hi Gary,
The turn signals are not so complex;
You need power on fuse #3 behind the dash that gets to the turn/hazard on a black wire at one end of the 8-pin connector (there is another black ground wire in the middle of the connector so don't confuse the two) when the ignition is 'on'. That voltage then has to appear at pin 2 of the hazard flasher on the red/white wire. Pin 5 of the flasher has to be grounded. Pin 4 of the flasher has to be connected to turn signal switch via a pink wire at the switch. When you ask for a turn the pink wire should be connected to the light green or tan wire at the switch (left or right, respectively) which connect the flashing voltage to the turn signal bulbs. So if you will check out those circuits you should find what is the cause.
Roland