Flasher Relay Replacement

[TRD Burglar]

I ran my hazard lights for about and hour last week and it burned out the Flasher Relay. I got the new relay today and I started rooting around under the dash to figure out where it went. After unsuccessfully looking around for a few minutes I gave up and looked on the forum. I found a couple of vague pictures and instructions and I was able to find it.

Once you know where it is and how to access it, it's pretty easy to replace. Here's a detailed instruction complete with decent pics to help out the next guy

First, remove the cover under the driver's side dash board, 2 screws and a couple of snaps.

Next, remove the kick panel below the steering column, remove the 2 bolts in the lower corners (one is under a little door. Use a small screw driver to gain access.

Then grab hold of the panel just below the steering column and pull, the panel pops right off

You now have access to the Flasher Rely, look inside just to the left of the steering column

The 10mm nut is angled down slightly so use a ratchet extension and swivel adapter to gain a better angle. That's pretty much it, just unplug the electrical connection and pop the new one in, easy!

 

[kevinfoutch]

Good write up! Tricky SOB, wish I had this when I swapped out to LED blinkers requiring a new relay.

 

[cruiser100]

All I did was pull the bottom panel, located the relay and swapped it out. About a 10 minute job.

 

[ATwoZ]

I know this is a super old thread, but I've got a dumb question is there any need to reattach a 3rd party flasher to that bracket? The flasher I got doesn't fit the bracket (plugs in and works properly) so I just tucked it back in there without it...

 

[paulunm]

I've seen some just zip tie the new relay in that area, but I removed the cover from the old relay, swapped it onto the new relay- that way it attaches via the bracket just like the old relay. If that makes sense.

 

[ATwoZ]

I've seen some just zip tie the new relay in that area, but I removed the cover from the old relay, swapped it onto the new relay- that way it attaches via the bracket just like the old relay. If that makes sense.

Ah it does, I'll fiddle with that a bit more, thanks!

 

[terdrocket]

I just unplugged the old relay, plugged in the new and zip tied it to a support.

 

[luke27617]

I assume this is for pre-16 as 16+ has an electronic based on my research

 

[713Ace]

Good write up! Tricky SOB, wish I had this when I swapped out to LED blinkers requiring a new relay.

I ran my hazard lights for about and hour last week and it burned out the Flasher Relay. I got the new relay today and I started rooting around under the dash to figure out where it went. After unsuccessfully looking around for a few minutes I gave up and looked on the forum. I found a couple of vague pictures and instructions and I was able to find it.

Once you know where it is and how to access it, it's pretty easy to replace. Here's a detailed instruction complete with decent pics to help out the next guy

First, remove the cover under the driver's side dash board, 2 screws and a couple of snaps.

Next, remove the kick panel below the steering column, remove the 2 bolts in the lower corners (one is under a little door. Use a small screw driver to gain access.

Then grab hold of the panel just below the steering column and pull, the panel pops right off

You now have access to the Flasher Rely, look inside just to the left of the steering column

The 10mm nut is angled down slightly so use a ratchet extension and swivel adapter to gain a better angle. That's pretty much it, just unplug the electrical connection and pop the new one in, easy!

Awesome thread!!!saved me a couple hours. Thank you.

 

[Romer]

I have added this to the 200 series FAQ Repair section. Looks to fix either not working at all or blinking fast

 

[ArnieC]

I've seen some just zip tie the new relay in that area, but I removed the cover from the old relay, swapped it onto the new relay- that way it attaches via the bracket just like the old relay. If that makes sense.

I did the same, pulled apart my stock relay with a small pick.

I found the relay by turning my 4 ways on and feeling around under the dash for a clicking relay. Of course, if yours is blown that wont help.

 

[CharlieS]

I did the same, pulled apart my stock relay with a small pick.

I found the relay by turning my 4 ways on and feeling around under the dash for a clicking relay. Of course, if yours is blown that wont help.

Same here. Easy fix, and it looks OEM.

 

[713Ace]

I assume this is for pre-16 as 16+ has an electronic based on my research

You are correct. 2011

 

[scott johnson]

If you are replacing the relay you might want to go ahead and get the diode dynamics flasher. I love mine. It gives you more features and allows the use of all LED bulbs.