96 Impr: Emerg. Flasher only flashes right side

[brycarp]

Hi All,

 

I'm going to see whether I can get a decent enough wiring diagram out of my AllDataDiy.com sub for this 96 Impreza Outback so I can figure out where the point of failure might be that would make the emergency flasher flash only the right side. There is another potential cause, in that I just had the dash switch out and opened it up to replace the burned-out bulb, but I don't think I compromised the switch when I did that. Inside the switch there is a multi-finger springy contact that "hooks several things together" when the switch is in the depressed position, and another spring-loaded wiper that looks like it probably forms an SPDT ("single pole dual throw") switch, but those parts are still there. (Took it apart again to check.)

 

So I just thought I'd ask here to see whether anyone's had this symptom and might have a suggestion about what to check. By the way, the normal turn signals work fine (front, side and back bulbs) on each side.

 

Thanks!

Bry

[Cougar]

Stating that turn signals work ok is helpful to figuring this trouble out. Good job.

 

The wiring diagram shows that the emergency switch ties to a light green and white wire for the left side lights. If both the left and right side indicators in the dash turn on with the switch then that means the switch contacts for the left side are ok and the problem is most likely with a connector that ties to the lights after the dash indicators. The connector indentification is i1/B36. It is a 24 pin two row connector and pin number 8 is the wire of concern. Look for two connectors of that type near the driver's side of the radio or upper dash area. The data shows the connector colors are black and brown. By simply disconnecting the connectors and reconnecting them you might solve the problem.