I can't thank you enough for sharing this information! I had the EXACT same problem. One of the contacts was worn, so I dropped some solder on it and now it works like new. Thanks again. I appreciate you!
You are so welcome! Thank you for leaving me a comment and letting me know it helped you out. It makes me feel good that I was able to help someone else. Cheers to a new year... with a working blinker! :)
This was exactly what I needed. It fixed my problem on a 2001 Toyota Corolla. A middle contact was worn flat and adding a dot of solder fixed it. Also, the grease was black or dry so added fresh dielectric grease helped as well. Thank you for saving me $50 for a replacement blinker handle!!!!
Thanks! Great video and instructions. I had the exact problem with the left blinker. Changed both bulbs but problem persisted. Cleaning the contacts and soldering the middle one which was the only one that was significantly worn did the trick. Thanks again!
I was thinking about it all wrong, I was thinking a fuse issue or turn signal relay, but it makes more sense now that I think about it that it's the actual turn signal mechanism. (I have zero experience before now with this issue). I can get it to work most of the time as long as I turn it on slowly enough. If I turn it on quickly it doesn't work at all on the left side. I use my signals religiously so this is one issue that has been really bugging me since it started to happen. As long as I have enough solder I think I should hopefully be able to fix this tomorrow. Thanks for the help.
Thank you! This really helped with a 99 Solara. There were small disassembly differences, but the gist of it was there. I also didn't need to put solder on since the terminals appeared not worn at all. Just a nice cleaning and it's as good as new.
This is exactly the problem I have with my Corolla on the left blinker. Quick Google search didn't turn up proper results so I never bothered and learned to drive with a turn signal I slightly push in every time I make a turn. Now I can fix it! Great! Thank you so much. I do notice that you only solder the contacts, so without soldering an additional piece of brass on the contacts. Just wondering how just using solder held up for you? Would you recommend using an additional piece of brass?
It seemed to hold up great, but unfortunately I can't report further on how well it held up because I ended up selling the vehicle about a year after I fixed the blinker. So, I'm simply just hoping it is still continuing to work well for the new owner! Sorry I can't be more help - but thanks so much for checking out the video and leaving a comment. Good luck with fixing it! (It is one of the most satisfying fixes, since the blinker feels like new and you use it so often - great return on your invested time!!)
@@buck4mt So, I finally got my car back from the workshop today. They noticed this issue as well but I told them I wanted to do the fix myself. They told me to just order a new blinker unit which I kindly declined :D. Fixing the blinker was exactly as described in this video and a very satisfying process. I did the fix with solder only (fingers crossed for it holding up for a while) and used ceramic grease since this is what I had on hand. If I made a mistake with that, I would love to hear it. The middle contact point was indeed all worn down so I put a jab of solder on it as well as the other two contact points (just for good measure). Working with my hobby soldering iron, I to put too much solder on the contacts so I did spend a good 30 minutes sanding it down again as the handle wasn't able to overcome the bump I created. After that, not forgetting to plug the unit in ;), it was all working again. Like magic! All in all, I would recommend this fix. Especially if you like to start working of your own car but don't know where to start. It's an easy process and like you said, it's very satisfying and the blinker feels like new again. Thanks a bunch for your video. Great help! Feeling a very happy Corolla owner!
@@wmrsp - What a great update! Thanks so much for taking the time to come back and update me. It is so great to hear that you were able to fix the blinker yourself - and I'm glad you too got the satisfaction of fixing it yourself! It feels so good. :) Thanks again for the update - it truly brightens my day and I'm wishing you happy turning for years to come! Cheers!
Good luck - let me know how it goes for you. I was surprised how well it worked and as you can see in the video, it was easier than I thought it would have been. I hope you find it easy and all goes well for you too. Thanks for the comment!
@@buck4mt It's now been a month since I did this same fix to my 1998 Avensis, and it has worked like a charm. There are some differences with the wiring and such, but the basics are very similar. Mine were also more dirty rather than worn, but adding a bit of soldering iron on the contacts did the trick. It might be that cleaning the contacts could be enough of a fix for this issue.
i have a similar problem. when i use the signal and turn the steering back straight it should switch off...but only one side works like that. where do you think the problem is?
I don’t believe so. I did to be safe, but since you are unplugging the blinker component, you remove it from the system before you do any work. So I didn’t think you need to disconnect the battery. But I’m no expert! Good luck!
Do you have any suggestions on why my left turn signal is not lighting up in the dash but it is working fine, I changed the guage bulb for the left and still not fixed
I really don't know too much, but my best guess would be that it is some type of an electrical problem. Maybe check out this guys video, it might help you more: ua-cam.com/video/wLVu2HYtOhA/v-deo.html Sorry I can't be more help! Thanks for checking out my video and for leaving a comment... sorry they weren't super helpful in your situation.
When I was having the problem, it seemed everything that I found mentioned the "left" signal, but since the issue is that the terminal wore down and wasn't make a strong connection, I don't know why it couldn't happen on the right. Perhaps we all turned left more often and you turn right more often?? ;)
@@buck4mt We not only need the left on, to cross a lane, but are often stuck sitting there with it on, while waiting for the other lane to clear. Also, can fork to the right with no directional, but have to use directional, to fork to the left. You're assumption, we left turn more often, for the US, likely right.
I love the well explained video, naming the parts as he fixes the stwish.
I can't thank you enough for sharing this information! I had the EXACT same problem. One of the contacts was worn, so I dropped some solder on it and now it works like new. Thanks again. I appreciate you!
You are so welcome! Thank you for leaving me a comment and letting me know it helped you out. It makes me feel good that I was able to help someone else. Cheers to a new year... with a working blinker! :)
This was exactly what I needed. It fixed my problem on a 2001 Toyota Corolla. A middle contact was worn flat and adding a dot of solder fixed it. Also, the grease was black or dry so added fresh dielectric grease helped as well. Thank you for saving me $50 for a replacement blinker handle!!!!
Yeah! I'm so happy it saved you a little cash! Happy driving (and turning)! Thanks for taking the time to leave me a note, it makes my day!
Thanks! Great video and instructions. I had the exact problem with the left blinker. Changed both bulbs but problem persisted. Cleaning the contacts and soldering the middle one which was the only one that was significantly worn did the trick. Thanks again!
Glad it helped! Thanks for leaving a friendly comment - it really makes my day. Happy turning!
That seems to have done the trick. My soldering skills are not great so I was worried I'd mess that up. Thanks for the guide.
I was thinking about it all wrong, I was thinking a fuse issue or turn signal relay, but it makes more sense now that I think about it that it's the actual turn signal mechanism. (I have zero experience before now with this issue). I can get it to work most of the time as long as I turn it on slowly enough. If I turn it on quickly it doesn't work at all on the left side. I use my signals religiously so this is one issue that has been really bugging me since it started to happen. As long as I have enough solder I think I should hopefully be able to fix this tomorrow.
Thanks for the help.
I have the same problem and tomorrow I'll fix it. Easy fix saving $40.
I hope it went well and it’s all fixed!
@@buck4mt I did it .works fine
Thank you. The Mr will be thrilled his car's fixed.
You're welcome! Thanks for the comment!
Thank you! This really helped with a 99 Solara. There were small disassembly differences, but the gist of it was there. I also didn't need to put solder on since the terminals appeared not worn at all. Just a nice cleaning and it's as good as new.
I'm so happy it helped you - thanks for the comment and letting me know it was helpful.
Very helpful and well explained. Thank you!
Thanks! well done, lighting was good, you fast-forwarded through turning the screwdriver, I am going to have my 15-year-old do this on ours.
I hope the fixed worked for you and your 15 year old mechanic did a great job! Thanks for the comment.
My left blinker light on my 2001 corolla dashboard does not go on. I did not know this problem was so common.
It works!! The video is very helpful. Thanks you!!!
I’m so glad you found it helpful. Thanks for the comment!
This is exactly the problem I have with my Corolla on the left blinker. Quick Google search didn't turn up proper results so I never bothered and learned to drive with a turn signal I slightly push in every time I make a turn. Now I can fix it! Great! Thank you so much.
I do notice that you only solder the contacts, so without soldering an additional piece of brass on the contacts. Just wondering how just using solder held up for you? Would you recommend using an additional piece of brass?
It seemed to hold up great, but unfortunately I can't report further on how well it held up because I ended up selling the vehicle about a year after I fixed the blinker. So, I'm simply just hoping it is still continuing to work well for the new owner! Sorry I can't be more help - but thanks so much for checking out the video and leaving a comment. Good luck with fixing it! (It is one of the most satisfying fixes, since the blinker feels like new and you use it so often - great return on your invested time!!)
buck4mt thank you for sharing your experience. I have high hopes for my blinker. I’ll post a small update later sharing my results.
@@buck4mt So, I finally got my car back from the workshop today. They noticed this issue as well but I told them I wanted to do the fix myself. They told me to just order a new blinker unit which I kindly declined :D. Fixing the blinker was exactly as described in this video and a very satisfying process.
I did the fix with solder only (fingers crossed for it holding up for a while) and used ceramic grease since this is what I had on hand. If I made a mistake with that, I would love to hear it. The middle contact point was indeed all worn down so I put a jab of solder on it as well as the other two contact points (just for good measure). Working with my hobby soldering iron, I to put too much solder on the contacts so I did spend a good 30 minutes sanding it down again as the handle wasn't able to overcome the bump I created. After that, not forgetting to plug the unit in ;), it was all working again. Like magic!
All in all, I would recommend this fix. Especially if you like to start working of your own car but don't know where to start. It's an easy process and like you said, it's very satisfying and the blinker feels like new again. Thanks a bunch for your video. Great help! Feeling a very happy Corolla owner!
@@wmrsp - What a great update! Thanks so much for taking the time to come back and update me. It is so great to hear that you were able to fix the blinker yourself - and I'm glad you too got the satisfaction of fixing it yourself! It feels so good. :) Thanks again for the update - it truly brightens my day and I'm wishing you happy turning for years to come! Cheers!
@@buck4mt Thank you sir!
Going to try this on my Toyota, thanks for the video!
Good luck - let me know how it goes for you. I was surprised how well it worked and as you can see in the video, it was easier than I thought it would have been. I hope you find it easy and all goes well for you too. Thanks for the comment!
@@buck4mt It's now been a month since I did this same fix to my 1998 Avensis, and it has worked like a charm. There are some differences with the wiring and such, but the basics are very similar. Mine were also more dirty rather than worn, but adding a bit of soldering iron on the contacts did the trick. It might be that cleaning the contacts could be enough of a fix for this issue.
Thank you so helpful.
Thanks great info
i have a similar problem. when i use the signal and turn the steering back straight it should switch off...but only one side works like that. where do you think the problem is?
nice! thanks
Saved me 80$
Alright!! So happy I could help!
Does the car battery need to be disconnected for this?
I don’t believe so. I did to be safe, but since you are unplugging the blinker component, you remove it from the system before you do any work. So I didn’t think you need to disconnect the battery. But I’m no expert! Good luck!
@@buck4mt Thanks! Did this yesterday, you saved me several hours of waiting and $150
What if I got the turn signal switch I just replace it?
Do you have any suggestions on why my left turn signal is not lighting up in the dash but it is working fine, I changed the guage bulb for the left and still not fixed
I really don't know too much, but my best guess would be that it is some type of an electrical problem. Maybe check out this guys video, it might help you more: ua-cam.com/video/wLVu2HYtOhA/v-deo.html
Sorry I can't be more help! Thanks for checking out my video and for leaving a comment... sorry they weren't super helpful in your situation.
Would the first problem where the left blinker didnt work also affect your Hazard lights?
Boy, I can’t remember for sure, but I don’t think it affected the hazards lights. I think it only affect the light when turning.
Its dosent effect hazards
Does it matter wether its the left or right turn signal that is having this problem?
When I was having the problem, it seemed everything that I found mentioned the "left" signal, but since the issue is that the terminal wore down and wasn't make a strong connection, I don't know why it couldn't happen on the right. Perhaps we all turned left more often and you turn right more often?? ;)
@@buck4mt We not only need the left on, to cross a lane, but are often stuck sitting there with it on, while waiting for the other lane to clear. Also, can fork to the right with no directional, but have to use directional, to fork to the left. You're assumption, we left turn more often, for the US, likely right.
JUST REPLACE THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH!
Not sure if this is my problem yet but this was a well put together video of good quality. Worth a like and subscribe in my book.
Thank you so much for positive comment and the like & subscribe - it makes my day!
@@buck4mt You're welcome. It turned out that this was my problem so the thanks is getting passed right back to you!