Dying (now dead) turn signals on 84 W126

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I don't know if the hot weather had something to do with it but yesterday, my car's turn signals started to fail. First it would blink twice, then stop. Then it would blink once then stop. Now it doesn't blink at all.

I checked the fuses and they're ok. Other electrical systems that share the fuse with the blinker are working ok. Given the way the blinkers died (trying then dying, then dead) makes me think it's whatever device controls the blinker... I don't know the exact name... some kind of regulator.

Where is that regulator located? Do those things fail much? Is it a pricey item? Could it be something else?


Thanks