How to fix your hazard flasher/turn signal problem
06-03-2014, 05:22 PM
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Ok so read through all of this and it seems like most are having the best luck with the switch replacement which I am definitely not opposed to doing; however I do have a question:
Will this solve the problem of my bulbs going bad? My turn signals seem to work fine until it rains or the car is washed etc and then they stop working because the bulbs are bad. If I replace them, they are back without a problem.
I have reason to believe my issue isn't with the switch, its with my bulbs going back extremely fast. Maybe due to getting wet somehow? Is this a common problem?
It's about to drive me insane.
Will this solve the problem of my bulbs going bad? My turn signals seem to work fine until it rains or the car is washed etc and then they stop working because the bulbs are bad. If I replace them, they are back without a problem.
I have reason to believe my issue isn't with the switch, its with my bulbs going back extremely fast. Maybe due to getting wet somehow? Is this a common problem?
It's about to drive me insane.
04-20-2017, 01:19 PM
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I drilled the hole and worked the flasher button which cleans the gunk off the contacts. Lasted about 1 month.
Redid the procedure and they have been working flawlessly for more than a year. Don't waste your time and money on a new flasher switch assy.
Bob Drake
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Redid the procedure and they have been working flawlessly for more than a year. Don't waste your time and money on a new flasher switch assy.
Bob Drake
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A friend from this forum stopped by today with the intermittent turn signal problem. A few years back I posted that one could drill a small hole and squirt electrical cleaner inside. We tried this trick and, so far, so good. The whole process takes 10 minutes - much easier than a switch replacement.
This is what the flasher looks like when taken apart.
Here are the best drill locations.
Just pop off the flasher button and use a dremel and small drill bit to create a hole large enough to accept the straw from the electrical cleaner. (Practice the hole on a scrap first. The bit is smaller than I first thought.) I only drilled one hole. Put the straw in and hooked up the spray can. A quick squirt, work the flasher, a few more squirts, then work the flasher again.
This is what the flasher looks like when taken apart.
Here are the best drill locations.
Just pop off the flasher button and use a dremel and small drill bit to create a hole large enough to accept the straw from the electrical cleaner. (Practice the hole on a scrap first. The bit is smaller than I first thought.) I only drilled one hole. Put the straw in and hooked up the spray can. A quick squirt, work the flasher, a few more squirts, then work the flasher again.
05-31-2017, 01:48 PM
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Rise up from the dead ye old thread haha! Awesome info in here gang. Quick question, I intend to put LEDs in the from(switchback) and LEDs in the rear. The flasher fix thing from Corvette Enhancements would fix my flashers not working sometimes and it would stop hyper flash. Is that correct?
05-31-2017, 01:51 PM
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Rise up from the dead ye old thread haha! Awesome info in here gang. Quick question, I intend to put LEDs in the from(switchback) and LEDs in the rear. The flasher fix thing from Corvette Enhancements would fix my flashers not working sometimes and it would stop hyper flash. Is that correct?
05-31-2017, 03:38 PM
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Understood. So the hyper flash harness that I mentioned or any others that are similar, they will serve both purposes that I mentioned? Fix LED hyper flash and the hazard switch blinker issue? That was the point of my comment.
05-31-2017, 03:45 PM
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Hyperflash Harness is the cure when installing LED's in the taillights and front corners. To be honest, I haven't had time to read through this whole old thread to see what the hazard issue is.
05-31-2017, 11:30 PM
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Yes I knos what hyper flash is and that the harness will fix that... The entire point to my question is will it fix both? If you're not sure cool. Hopefully someone else knows. I know that it will fix hyper flash that is literally its name and description.
06-01-2017, 12:24 AM
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Yes, the hyper flash harness will fix the blinkers if they are not working. The hyper flash harness will bypass/replace the original flasher for the blinkers.
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06-01-2017, 01:10 AM
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Easy fix for this problem. Takes about 45 minutes and $9.00. I used Tridon flasher #EL12 from Autozone.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1569256474-post50.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1569256474-post50.html
To do this Bypass, All YOU REMOVE IS THE KNEE PANEL, nothing else.
LINK:
http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=24
Start at Part 1.
LINK:
http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=24
Start at Part 1.
06-01-2017, 01:31 AM
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09-07-2017, 10:49 PM
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Spewing false info. is Not helpful to others.
03-26-2018, 09:00 PM
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Having trouble with your turn signals? Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't? Mine was doing that too, at first I could mess with the emergency flasher button and the turn signals would work. Then I had to move it more and more. Finally, they quit working all together. So I finally took the time to replace it. I documented the whole method here:
http://www.kd5fx.com/vette.html
This is using the 'easy' method where you can do it through the radio hole.
Save the wave!
Doc
http://www.kd5fx.com/vette.html
This is using the 'easy' method where you can do it through the radio hole.
Save the wave!
Doc
01-25-2019, 11:51 AM
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Having trouble with your turn signals? Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't? Mine was doing that too, at first I could mess with the emergency flasher button and the turn signals would work. Then I had to move it more and more. Finally, they quit working all together. So I finally took the time to replace it. I documented the whole method here:
http://www.kd5fx.com/vette.html
This is using the 'easy' method where you can do it through the radio hole.
Save the wave!
Doc
http://www.kd5fx.com/vette.html
This is using the 'easy' method where you can do it through the radio hole.
Save the wave!
Doc
02-26-2019, 09:58 AM
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docohm,
I'm brand new to Forum. I have a 2005, driven infrequently. Recently the flashers started going off by themselves. They blink about 20 minutes every 15 minutes. The first time we weren't home and the battery ran down. I am NOT having turn signal issues and have no error codes or message on DIC. Have looked at both fuse boxes (engine and passenger floor).and cannot find a bad fuse.I can't find a post in this thread with exact symptoms but don't feel I need to use the bypass solution because the turn signals work fine. Right now the battery is disconnected. What would be the next suggested solution before taking to dealer?
I'm brand new to Forum. I have a 2005, driven infrequently. Recently the flashers started going off by themselves. They blink about 20 minutes every 15 minutes. The first time we weren't home and the battery ran down. I am NOT having turn signal issues and have no error codes or message on DIC. Have looked at both fuse boxes (engine and passenger floor).and cannot find a bad fuse.I can't find a post in this thread with exact symptoms but don't feel I need to use the bypass solution because the turn signals work fine. Right now the battery is disconnected. What would be the next suggested solution before taking to dealer?
02-26-2019, 03:09 PM
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docohm,
I'm brand new to Forum. I have a 2005, driven infrequently. Recently the flashers started going off by themselves. They blink about 20 minutes every 15 minutes. The first time we weren't home and the battery ran down. I am NOT having turn signal issues and have no error codes or message on DIC. Have looked at both fuse boxes (engine and passenger floor).and cannot find a bad fuse.I can't find a post in this thread with exact symptoms but don't feel I need to use the bypass solution because the turn signals work fine. Right now the battery is disconnected. What would be the next suggested solution before taking to dealer?
I'm brand new to Forum. I have a 2005, driven infrequently. Recently the flashers started going off by themselves. They blink about 20 minutes every 15 minutes. The first time we weren't home and the battery ran down. I am NOT having turn signal issues and have no error codes or message on DIC. Have looked at both fuse boxes (engine and passenger floor).and cannot find a bad fuse.I can't find a post in this thread with exact symptoms but don't feel I need to use the bypass solution because the turn signals work fine. Right now the battery is disconnected. What would be the next suggested solution before taking to dealer?
07-05-2020, 01:55 PM
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FL Dave - I have been at your post several times over the last couple of years - each time intending to fix the turn signal issue. Today, after the headlight problem was resolved (again without having to add the metal gear), I took a stab at your proffered signal solution - Dremel and WD-40. Without the in-dash photo with the straw sticking out I would have been at a loss to follow the otherwise simple procedure. [I had to grab a flashlight to prove my switch looked like yours.] It took longer to get the flasher button off than it did to drill a hole and shoot in WD-40. I have to put gas in the car for first time this year so I will check out the fix while on the road. So far it looks like another problem solved. Thanks much.