My Hazard lights on my 97 Outback wagon have never worked. But my directionals do work. But when the Hazard switch is in the on position my directionals wont work. Any thoughts? I checked all the fuses and they seem to be fine. Thanks guys:)

My Hazard lights on my 97 Outback wagon have never worked. But my directionals do work. But when the Hazard switch is in the on position my directionals wont work. Any thoughts? I checked all the fuses and they seem to be fine. Thanks guys:)

 

I want to be sure I understand what you wrote: "when the Hazard switch is in the on position my directionals wont work" (and they should not). But do your hazard lamps work when the turn signals are off ?

I want to be sure I understand what you wrote: "when the Hazard switch is in the on position my directionals wont work" (and they should not). But do your hazard lamps work when the turn signals are off ?

 

No, my hazard lamps do not work when the turn signals are off. They have never worked as long as I have owned the car. I am thinking its a bad switch possibly?

No, my hazard lamps do not work when the turn signals are off. They have never worked as long as I have owned the car. I am thinking its a bad switch possibly?

 

Has anybody ever pulled off the center dash A/C register/trim panel for any reason---like maybe to replace bulbs in the A/C mode control? (I'm wondering if the hazard switch connector is simply disconnected). If the bulb in the hazard switch is still working (these cars eat dash lamp and switch illumination bulbs) the hazard switch should illuminate at night when the headlamps are on. So if the hazard switch does not illuminate, it could be disconnected, or the bulb may simply be burned out.

Has anybody ever pulled off the center dash A/C register/trim panel for any reason---like maybe to replace bulbs in the A/C mode control? (I'm wondering if the hazard switch connector is simply disconnected). If the bulb in the hazard switch is still working (these cars eat dash lamp and switch illumination bulbs) the hazard switch should illuminate at night when the headlamps are on. So if the hazard switch does not illuminate, it could be disconnected, or the bulb may simply be burned out.

 

Well the switch doesnt illuminate at night, so lets say the switch is disconnected would the dash need to be pulled to replace it? Or is it as simple as popping out the current switch for a new one? Thanks for the help....

The fact that you stated that the turn signals stopped working when you pushed the switch in makes me think the switch connection is ok. I would suspect the flasher unit as the problem.

The fact that you stated that the turn signals stopped working when you pushed the switch in makes me think the switch connection is ok. I would suspect the flasher unit as the problem.

 

Hmmm so where is this flasher unit that you speak of located?

They are usually under the dash above the drivers feet.

They are usually under the dash above the drivers feet.

 

Thanks. I was afraid of that:)