After car was in an accident the turn signals and hazard lights do not work

2002 MITSUBISHI PAJERO
25,000 MILES • 3.5L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ALAJHOTROD
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My son had a accident running with his car listed above which damaged drivers side guard bonnet headlight and bumper. so he replaced all of them and now his turn signals do not work or hazard lights. can you please help?
Jan 28, 2020 at 12:36 AM
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ALAJHOTROD
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And can someone tell me where is the flasher unit for the blinkers?
Jan 28, 2020 at 4:39 PM
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TOUGHDIVER
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Hi,

It could be the ground wire in front of the left fender may it have been damaged in the accident or loose be sure to find it and make sure it is tight and have a good clean connection to the body. Check all the fuses I have highlighted in the wiring diagram below.
If you need more information let us know and we will get it for you.

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Joe T.
Jan 28, 2020 at 4:54 PM
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ALAJHOTROD
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No all earth wires still connected. thanks anyway Joe T.
Jan 28, 2020 at 7:34 PM
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TOUGHDIVER
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Hi,

Here is how the turn signal and hazards operate the fasher is incorporated into the ECU and it sets the timer for the turn signal and hazards. Try clearing the ECU trouble codes by unhooking the battery for ten minutes if there is an error in the system it may be disabling the turn signals and hazards.

CIRCUIT OPERATION
- The turn-signal light switch sends a signal through the column-ECU (incorporated in the column switch) to the ETACS-ECU. If the column-ECU sends a turn-signal light switch "ON" signal to the ETACS-ECU, the ETACS-ECU turns on the flasher timer (incorporated in the ETACS-ECU), thus causing the turn-signal lights to flash.
- The ETACS-ECU operates the turn-signal lights according to the following signals:
- Ignition switch (IG1)
- Turn-signal light switch

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)

Is the turn-signal lights do not flash normally, the input circuits from the switches described in "CIRCUIT OPERATION" or the ETACS-ECU may be defective. If the hazard warning lights do not flash, the power supply line to the ETACS-ECU (dedicated to the turn-signal lights) may be defective.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

- Malfunction of column switch (turn-signal light and lighting switch)
- Malfunction of the ETACS-ECU
- Damaged harness wires or connectors
Let us know if you need more information.

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Joe Terwilliger
Jan 28, 2020 at 10:41 PM
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ALAJHOTROD
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Thanks Joe. my son disconnected the battery and it fixed it up. thanks again.
Jan 29, 2020 at 1:38 AM
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TOUGHDIVER
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That's awesome glad to hear it, Thank you for choosing 2CarPros and letting us know
what fixed the car. We really appreciate it.

Joe Terwilliger

Jan 30, 2020 at 6:19 PM
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ALAJHOTROD
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Thank you Joe for all your help.
Jan 31, 2020 at 1:52 AM
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TOUGHDIVER
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You are welcome and thanks again. We're here when you need us.

Joe T.
Feb 3, 2020 at 8:42 AM
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ALAJHOTROD
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Joe has Mitsubishi Pajero 2002 got fuses for the front turn signals my son rings me up and tells me he just replaced the globe in the passengers side turn signal and it still will not work i asked him did he check the fuses and he is saying there is only 1 for the hazard lights?thanks Allan
Mar 3, 2020 at 1:57 AM
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ALAJHOTROD
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Can anyone tell me has Mitsubishi Pajero 2002 model got fuses for the front turn signals please?
Mar 3, 2020 at 5:24 PM
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STEVE W.
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The wiring diagram shows a single fuse for all of the turn signals, front and rear. As it had been in an accident I would check the wiring itself as it is easy for them to be damaged, especially the ground side. Testing is simple, when turned on does the parking filament in that light work? If yes the ground is likely okay and it is a power problem. Does the interior light for that same side work? If yes then the switch is okay. Does the rear light on the same side flash properly? If yes then I would test the wiring for the light. The turn lamp wire is the green wire with the yellow stripe. Black is ground, green with white is the parking light.
Mar 4, 2020 at 8:04 PM