xXArchusXx Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 I have a 88 xt6 and don't know where the flasher relay is. What kind of relay do I buy? The hazards and turn signal lights turn on and stay on and don't flash and it screeches at you. Guessing it's under the dash. Has somebody done a tutorial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 There’s a rack of relays above the fuse box down below the drivers left foot. Check those? All the relays there are the same, swap one one to test. Or it’s under the ask tray, I’m forgetting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrgvanman Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Usually mounted on assembly to left of brakelight switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXArchusXx Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 1 hour ago, idosubaru said: There’s a rack of relays above the fuse box down below the drivers left foot. Check those? All the relays there are the same, swap one one to test. Or it’s under the ask tray, I’m forgetting. The fuse box is just fuses and is fine. Underneath everything is just wiring. The ashtray thing has a blue box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXArchusXx Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 8 minutes ago, lrgvanman said: Usually mounted on assembly to left of brakelight switch. Where would that be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Attached to the bracket the brake pedal pivots on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXArchusXx Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share Posted October 10, 2020 5 hours ago, idosubaru said: There’s a rack of relays above the fuse box down below the drivers left foot. Check those? All the relays there are the same, swap one one to test. Or it’s under the ask tray, I’m forgetting. This thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 12 minutes ago, xXArchusXx said: This thing? Yes I think that’s it. The photo is so close I can’t see any reference points but that appears to be a stack of relays. it’s down in the drivers footwell looking up. I’m not positive the relay you need is there but I think it might be. how positive are you that the relay is the problem? It’s fairly common for people to ask where a part is only to find out later that it wasn’t the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXArchusXx Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share Posted October 10, 2020 14 minutes ago, idosubaru said: Yes I think that’s it. The photo is so close I can’t see any reference points but that appears to be a stack of relays. it’s down in the drivers footwell looking up. I’m not positive the relay you need is there but I think it might be. how positive are you that the relay is the problem? It’s fairly common for people to ask where a part is only to find out later that it wasn’t the issue. The lights turn on when u use turn signal doesn't flash and the hazards don't flash. It is 32 year old car after all. Where can I get a diagram for the fuses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john in KY Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Just start disconnecting them one at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXArchusXx Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share Posted October 10, 2020 18 hours ago, john in KY said: Just start disconnecting them one at the time. Did that. The hazards still turned on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXArchusXx Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share Posted October 10, 2020 18 hours ago, idosubaru said: Yes I think that’s it. The photo is so close I can’t see any reference points but that appears to be a stack of relays. it’s down in the drivers footwell looking up. I’m not positive the relay you need is there but I think it might be. how positive are you that the relay is the problem? It’s fairly common for people to ask where a part is only to find out later that it wasn’t the issue. The pic is to the left of the brake pedal USDM. What else could it be? Unplugged each thing one at a time and the hazards still worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 On 10/10/2020 at 3:43 PM, xXArchusXx said: The pic is to the left of the brake pedal USDM. What else could it be? Unplugged each thing one at a time and the hazards still worked. “the hazzards still worked”. I’m not being a troll - trying to clear up exactly what to look for. The hazzard (and blinker) lights are coming on but not flashing? If that’s the case, I would check the bulbs and sockets for corrosion. Even a working bulb can rarely cause issues with wiring, dash lights, and control button/switch functionality as it changes the current and resistance of the circuit. I’m traveling and can’t turn on my laptop to look up the hazzard wiring (relay or timer?) specifics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXArchusXx Posted October 19, 2020 Author Share Posted October 19, 2020 On 10/12/2020 at 10:26 AM, idosubaru said: “the hazzards still worked”. I’m not being a troll - trying to clear up exactly what to look for. The hazzard (and blinker) lights are coming on but not flashing? If that’s the case, I would check the bulbs and sockets for corrosion. Even a working bulb can rarely cause issues with wiring, dash lights, and control button/switch functionality as it changes the current and resistance of the circuit. I’m traveling and can’t turn on my laptop to look up the hazzard wiring (relay or timer?) specifics. VID_20201010_123851.mp4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myxalplyx Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Old thread but I have been dealing with this EXACT problem on my 1989 Subaru XT6. The turn signals come on but they do not flash. It's just a solid light inside and outside of the car. However, you can hear it sounding like a really fast flash, inside the car. It's almost a constant sound rather than a tick, tick (Sounds turn signals make when they are flashing on and off). Here's a link to a video I made it on Facebook (if the link works), under Kevin Thomas XT6 Turn Signal problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupart Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 i think the system does what you describe when one or more of the bulbs ( outside ones) has an issue, bad connection or burned filament. i'd start with a close check of them first, especially if it started suddenly, and had been working ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azdave Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 You didn't change to any LED bulbs did you? Also this info seems to agree with Ruparts suggestion about low current draw from bad bulbs, wiring or contacts. https://ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/subaru-turn-signal-blinking-fast/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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