What is this part and what does it do??? (1 Viewer)

[Living in the Past]

That is a very good point…and a very obscure one John. Thanks for bringing that up. From time to time I forget about that fuse. Every once in a while your anecdotes have some real gems in them. And when people research the key words hazard flasher not working, that should come up. Total PITA to get to. But still, abundantly better than not knowing it’s there.

When I couldn't get the hazards working I went to the local dealer who quoted me a price I couldn't afford to get to a fuse hidden up inside the dash to replace. Four screws for the grill and two for the damper is far easier than trying to get at if from underneath. I'm sure the service manager figured he had some dumb kid he could rip off.
I did dig out the box with the harness. Box is marked 71 harness so remembered that right and still has inline fuse.

I did find the two pieces floor mat of 1/79+ that cover the tub for the fuel tank. Knew I had just couldn't remember where. Made sense since try to keep plastic and rubber inside a conditioned space.

 

[65swb45]

@TemboTusk , what did you end up getting?

 

[TemboTusk]

@TemboTusk , what did you end up getting?

I got the Grote Auto Flasher. Worked great on the turn signals, but when I tried it on the 4 ways it would not work. However, if I turn on my right turn signal and the 4 ways. The 4-ways work! So, I suspect the issue is in the wiring and not with the Grote relay. I have not had time to dig into the crossed wiring yet.

As for the Grote relay: it is very robust and is a perfect replacement for the original relay.

GROTE Automotive Flasher: 12V DC, 60 to 120, 2 Terminals, Flasher Relay, 20 A Current Rating​

Item 2VNK3
Mfr. Model 44891