Where is the flasher unit or relay on a 1999 Ford Focus saloon?

1. Where is the flasher relay located?
2. Is a relay and flasher the same thing?
3. How do I know if my flasher relay is bad?
4. What is a flasher relay?
5. How do you test a flasher relay?
6. What is a flasher unit?
7. What can cause your turn signals to stop working?
8. How do you fix a blinker not blinking?
9. Is there a fuse for turn signals?
10. How does a 4 pin flasher relay work?
11. When I turn my right blinker on my hazards come on?

Where is the flasher relay located?

Access the junction box where your flasher relay is located. The location of the junction box that holds the flasher relay will depend on the make and model of your vehicle. In some models, it is located in the engine compartment near the battery. On other models it is located near or in the steering wheel column.

Is a relay and flasher the same thing?

The heart of the flasher is the relay. The relay is the electromechanical device that makes the operator switch-selections happen. Typically, a switch is engaged, which energizes the electromagnet in the relay. This electromagnet closes contacts that power the flasher and lighting circuit.

How do I know if my flasher relay is bad?

The most common symptom of a bad or failing turn signal / hazard flasher is hazards or turn signal lights that do not function. If the flasher breaks or has any internal issues it can cause the lights to malfunction, or not respond at all when the turn signal lever or hazard light button are pressed.

What is a flasher relay?

The turn signal relay or the hazard lights found in all vehicles are controlled by a flasher. This flasher is commonly referred to as the relay. The flasher is just an electrical component that operates as a switch to enable the lights to flash on and off.

How do you test a flasher relay?

To test the conventional type of flasher unit, use a circuit tester between the terminal marked B on the unit and the earth. Turn on the ignition . If the supply side of the unit is working, the bulb should light. If it does not, look for a break in the wiring between the unit and the fuse box.

What is a flasher unit?

The flasher unit, often called “flasher relay”, controls the flashing impulse of the vehicle's flasher. A defect of the flashing light is signalized by a change of the flashing frequency of the indicator lamps.

What can cause your turn signals to stop working?

The usual cause of inoperative turn signals is a defective bulb or flasher unit. Prior to performing extensive diagnosis, check the vehicles fuses to ensure they are not blown. Some vehicles utilize two fuse boxes, one in the passenger compartment and another under the hood.

How do you fix a blinker not blinking?

First, check that your turn lights work properly. If they come on but don't flash, most likely the flasher unit is bad. If one of the signal lights doesn't come on, check the bulb; check the bulb socket for corrosion or damage; check for a bad ground at the socket.

Is there a fuse for turn signals?

Like all of the lights on and in a vehicle, turn signals rely on a fuse. When the fuse blows, electric power to the turn signals will be shut off entirely. Burnt out bulbs: As with all light bulbs, turn signal lights can burn out and die.

How does a 4 pin flasher relay work?

4 pin relays use 2 pins (85 & 86) to control the coil and 2 pins (30 & 87) which switch power on a single circuit. There are 2 types of 4 pin relay available; normally open or normally closed. A normally open relay will switch power ON for a circuit when the coil is activated.

When I turn my right blinker on my hazards come on?

Generally this is something caused by the flasher relay going bad. This is a small relay that allows the lights to flash based upon current flow and a resistor inside that causes them to flash.