Combination Flasher: Description

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Fig 1: Hazard Switch

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - HAZARD SWITCH BUTTON

2 - SCREW (1)

3 - MOUNTING BRACKET TABS

The combination flasher is integral to the hazard switch unit located behind the hazard switch button near the center of the instrument panel. See Fig 1. The combination flasher is a smart relay that functions as both the turn signal system and the hazard warning system flasher. The combination flasher contains active electronic Integrated Circuitry (IC) elements.

This flasher is designed to handle the current flow requirements of the factory-installed lighting. If supplemental lighting is added to the turn signal lamp circuits, such as when towing a trailer with lights, the combination flasher will automatically try to compensate to keep the flash rate the same.

The combination flasher cannot be repaired or adjusted and, if faulty or damaged, the hazard switch unit must be replaced.