Rt. turn signals stay on in my 1998 dodge avenger

You have a neutral turn signal indicator?

i worded that wrong...the right turn signal stays on in all 3 positions, meaning that when i attempt to turn it off, it stays on, and when i attempt to turn on the left signals, the right continues to blink.

Most likely bad multifunction switch. How are the 4-way flashers and windshield wipers?

the hazards and wipers are working fine...could it be a faulty 2 or 3 pin (thermal) flasher unit?

where is the multifunction switch located?

In the steering column; it controls the wipers/washers, turn sigmals, 4-way flashers.

sharon i really appreciate your help...how difficult is it to gain access to the sterring colomn to change this..? can i do this with minimal difficulty?

Sharon before i try that is there any chance it may be a bad flasher unit?

No, as it would affect all flash modes, left, right, and 4 way.

To get at the multi-function switch you will have to take off the column cover. It is the cover behind the steering wheel going to the dash. Use a LONG Phillips (star) screwdriver and remove the two screws from below the column. Then pry the bottom and top apart. You will see the large black switch wrap around the top of the steering column. disconnect the wiring from the switch and remove the screws holding it in. reverse procedure to install the new switch.

Check the wreckers (scrap yards) for a multifunction switch. Or Ebay

Thanks Dave...Greatly appreciated.

i put in a new multi-switch and it didnt solve the problem...could it be a relay switch issue instead?

I would see if there are any fault codes in the BCM before you start throwing parts at this vehicle, That would have to be done with a scan tool

Glenn Beasley Chrysler Tech

what are fault codes..?

These are codes (a letter followed by numbers) that can help a technician diagnose a problem. The BCM is the Body Control Module. usually if a code exist, the "Check Engine" light may have come on for a short time, or just may stay on, storing a code. Your problem may be a relay, but equally it could be a short in the wiring. These vehicles were also equiped with a security feature that would do this Blinking of the Signals if activated.

A BCM fault wont turn the check engine lite on

Glenn Beasley Chrysler Tech