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04 model, Both Right Turn Signals Stay Solidly Lit, Even with Key Out of Ignition

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Old 12-10-2012 | 11:40 AM
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Default 04 model, Both Right Turn Signals Stay Solidly Lit, Even with Key Out of Ignition

We have a 2004 3.0 Vtech Accord,

Bought it last year, no manual came with the vehicle
Don't know trim package, but car has many high end options, and just "V6" indicated on plate on the trunk

Both front and back passenger side turn signal lights stay solidly lit, not flashing, even without the key in the ignition
Driver side turn signals and hazard lights flash once, then stop flashing entirely
Have disconnected + battery terminal for now
Love this car, but afraid to drive until fixed
Would appreciate recommendations on how to economically fix ASAP
Thanks
 
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Old 12-10-2012 | 04:59 PM
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Possibly a faulty turn signal/hazard relay (e.g., shorted), located in the under-dash fuse/relay box.

https://www.hondaaccordforum.com/for...zard-relay-jpg
 
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Old 12-11-2012 | 03:51 PM
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Thank you!
I'll check and see and let you know
 
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Old 12-13-2012 | 09:32 AM
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Default Turn Signal Hazard replacement

Redbull, Thank You!!!

I did replace the turn signal/hazard relay in my wife's 2004 Accord EX . As Redbull's drawing shows, it was not actually in the drive compartment fuse box, but above it, and a bit of a challenge for a guy like me to get too. Still worth the effort to do it myself, even though it took much more time and discomfort than replacing one in a more convenient location.

I ended up not entirely removing the black plastic trim panel underneath the stearing column, I removed one trim screw in the front on the lower left corner of the dash, and released the panel's two press fit tabs (one towards the firewall, and the other underneath the mid-dash near the right side of the steering column). I tried to remove the blasted thing entirely, but could not get the section press fitted to the dash to entirely release... so I just manhandled it and folded it high up and out of the way (fortunately nothing was damaged when I did so) to provide enough room to see around pedals and use 1.5 of my hands

There are fragile molded clips that engage the tabs of the body of the relay... one on either side of the relay. Before pulling the relay out, I pried these away using a small standard screwdriver. I actually broke one of the clips off but for now it doesn't seem to matter, then used a a pair of channel locks to get the old relay out. The new relay pressed in easily, nice and tight after that.

I am grateful for this forum
Thanks for all of your efforts

Sincerely,
MV
 
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Old 12-13-2012 | 10:00 AM
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Good to hear. Thanks for reporting back the resolution.
 
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