Turn signal question

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Here is the situation:
Left turn signal works perfectly. Hit the right turn signal and the light on the dash and the signals front and back stay lit solid. If I turn on the hazards everything flashes as it should.

What’s wrong and what do I need to fix the turn signal that won’t flash?

TIA
 

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You have a bad ground. Check for corrosion .
 

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Usually if the green dash light stays solid its a burnt bulb
 

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That’s the thing - my grounds look good and the bulbs all work. Any more suggestions?
 

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Turn signal relay, maybe? But I would bet it's a bulb problem.
 

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Did they work correctly previous?? Maybe one bulb is in the socket in the wrong orientation also....
 

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Turn on your 4-ways and do a walk around. I'm guessing a bad bulb.
 

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Hazard lights and turn signals are on 2 different circuits, so if the lights work correctly when the 4 ways are on, you know your bulbs are good. it may be in the turn signal switch in the column - but it does seem like a ground issue in the dash or cab to ground somewhere
 

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Left turn signal stopped flashing last night. Figured it had to be the relay after that - and it was. Stopped by the auto parts store for a new relay today and that did the trick. Everything is good now. Thanks!
 

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