Hey friends,

One of my flashers isn't flashing, so I got this doodad to replace it:

Only thing is... I can't see where the dang thing is supposed to go. I can hear the left one ticking when it operates, but I can't find the right side flasher, because it's not operating. Can anyone save me a little time hunting for it?

 

Its behind the radio on the inside of the firewall. Looks nothing like that doodad you bought

 

Yeah, That's where I hear the left one ticking. I'll just have to follow my ears and take stuff apart until I see it.

I think the doodad is a generic 'universal' flasher that I got from the local parts store. It was what popped up in their parts database for this truck. I took a chance because it was only a few $. I don't really expect to find an OEM part easily.

 

The OEM one also controls the hazards. You may need to do some rewiring if you cant locate a replacement

 

If you hear a “clicking “ and one side is working it’s NOT the relay. Check your wiring and grounds. Your one relay controls both sides.

 

Yes, you’re right. It turned out to be a finicky wiring harness to the front bumper signal. The bad connection was the problem. One flasher controls both turn signals and hazards. In the process, I did connect the generic flasher above, and it’s quite compatible with the 2pin design of the original(although I had to crimp on some 1/4” quick connectors in place of the wiring harness), but I’m keeping the o.e. flasher til it dies.

 

It’s just a simple EL12 flasher, but it does the job as a spare, since There’s not many of the original ones left. I suspect that it might be possible to make a 3pin flasher work using 2 of the 3pins. Anyone tried it?

 

To all: I attempted to replace my OEM flasher in my 1977 pickup, but, of course, the only available ones are the sky high (new old stock) ones on eBay for $159.00., and I don't think a rusted used version is a wise choice, even it the seller claim it works. I ordered one from toyotapartsdeals.com, but when they sent the order acknowledgement, they replaced it with part number 81980-12H04- I believe this is an LED flasher, but some others on this forum say that it works, so I am awaiting arrival. It was $55.00 delivered. If it does not work, back it goes!

 

Flasher relays rarely go bad. If your emergency flashers work, it’s not the relay.