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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 04:37 PM
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broken turn signals, help!!!

Hey guys, my turn signals are not working, nor are my hazards. The stick that the normal lights are on still turns on the lights, but when i press it up or down, the turn signals do not go on, nor do the indicators. The lights were working before, and I did not see a fuse busted. I was having some problems with my fusable links, could this be it?

basically, I just want to know where to look to fix them, as I need to get them working a.s.a.p. so I don't die. Thank you.

~Andrew
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 04:55 PM
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the fusable links first.
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 05:13 PM
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****, my windows won't go up now either. this is not cool. I'm gonna make new fuseable links tonight, does anybody know the size of the adapters? or if I can get them at radio shack? I'm assuming these are related... If anybody is around Bethlehem, PA before saturday, I could really use the help finding my problems...
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 07:25 PM
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anybody? please?
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 07:27 PM
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Look at the little links on the left wheel well under the hood, make sure they are all in good shape, then look for wiring or fuse problems.
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 07:41 PM
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Originally posted by OtakuRX
Look at the little links on the left wheel well under the hood, make sure they are all in good shape, then look for wiring or fuse problems.
yeah, i'm wondering where go the those "little links" if I need some new ones (I need two new sets) for now I'm gonna jerry-rig it up, but I was wondering if I can go somewhere aside from the dealer to get new ones (maybe mazda doesn't even have them?)

I'm in class right now (yeay wireless internet) but once I get home I'll check the links and the fuses (i just installed new clutch hydraulics so I mighta bumped it while I was putting in/taking out the master cylinder)
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 08:00 PM
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Any auto parts store has them and you can cut off the length you need from the piece you buy.
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 09:02 PM
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ALL FIXED!!!

turn signals - loose connection, i wiggled the wires around and now they work wonderfully (I'll take it apart and re-solder it and everything when I have some more free time)

power windows - fuse blown (maybe cause my music was still bumpin pretty loud?) I dunno, but I slapped in a new fuse and it works wonderfully.

as far as the links go, I have one set missing right now (the top on the second box, which controls the motor to the lights) because I transfered that to the second hole on the second box which as far as I can tell is much more important. Anyway, all is well and now I'm very excited

(btw, today is the first day I've ever legally driven her)
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