Looked and looked, and i CANNOT find any information. hours on google hasn't helped. Figured i'd ask here again.

my 05 kia spectra is having some weird problems with the turn signal

When the fuse is in (I currently have it out) the driver side turn signal light constantly stays on solid, even when car is off. It will kill the battery if I leave it in. Turning switch to left does not cause it to blink, the light remains solid and on. Turning it to right does nothing at all. Hazard lights do not work when button is pushed.

I have checked fuses. On recommendation from a mechanically inclined friend i have tried to locate a flasher relay (which i'm getting conflicting information on, whether it is controlled by the BCM or a relay) I also can't seem to find a replacement flasher relay, OR replacement BCM online, which furthers my confusion. I must be missing something.
My initial reaction points me away from the switch and to either a damaged relay, or maybe a weird short or ground somewhere unexpected.

I would really like to hand this by myself, as i don't want to dump a lot of money into the car trying to find the problem.

ideas? anyone?

 

Hi Buringa...
I see you found the Spectra area of these forums...
If you do a search for BCM or ETACS in this area you will find that probably that's your problem.
It controls many body "functions"
Door locks, turn signals, headlights, dome lights, door locks,...etc...

There are different versions for the Spectras depending on the year and sub model (LX/EX/SX)...
You need to get a BCM for a Spectra that either has power windows/ door locks/ Key fobs.....or....doesn’t have these options...
The last 3 or 4 digits in the part number indicate the "revision" numbers (updated software)...
The LX version is usually different from the EX and SX/5 versions...

A local Salvage/Pull-A-Part yard is the BEST place to get usable parts MUCH below what KIA wants for them....
I/We have three Spectras and frequent these local yards to keep them looking and running good!

What you have described about your Spectra indicates to me you have a VERY repairable vehicle
If you haven't replaced the timing belt and have NO idea how many years/miles on this belt..... DO THAT NOW!

Draining and refilling the Automatic Transmission fluid is also an important piece of maintenance.... Use Valvoline Max Life FULL Synthetic transmission fluid found at Walmart in 5 qt bottles... It exceeds the Diamond III specs that KIA has.... Do not FLUSH the transmission... just drain and refill with the same amount you drained from it...

These care/can be a VERY reliable car that is known to go over 300k miles if properly maintained

Help is here for information on your Spectra "if" you ask and just wait for the answers.... we do not sit and wait for questions and it may take a day or two... If no answer just answer your own question with a simple "bump" to keep your question "alive" until an answer comes...
Dave