Where is the flasher "EL12" located on the vehicle?

What is your question?

When using the turn signal, dash light signal flashes at normal brightness briefly, then continuously flickers at levels barely noticeable. I was directed to replace the flasher part "EL12" by the local advanced auto parts clerk. Now, I need help finding this fella. I suspect this to be in the steeringcolumn or behind the ash tray. Any direction would be most helpful and appreciated. As I don't want to spend all evening turning wrenches playing hide and seek with this component.

What makes this problem better or worse?

Use the blinker

How long has your 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera had this problem?

A couple days