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Old 09-27-2016, 03:58 AM
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So something interesting (not interesting good) has happened with my blinkers. They have gotten to where they don't like to come on when activated. Sometimes there's a strange noise that comes from around the hazard light button on the center of the dash. There are times that I have to tap the hazard light button and that seems to get the blinker going again but only momentarily. Anyone else encountered this issue? I've checked fuses and they all seem fine. Might be a relay but I can't seem to find in the owners manual that there's actually a relay for the blinkers. Need advise please. Thanks.
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So you're fairly certain this is my issue?
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A hyperflash harness should fix your problem and, as an added bonus, will allow you to install LEDs in the future with no hyperflashing.

This one even includes 2 LEDs for you license plate lights for just $34.99. It's completely plug-and-play: no splicing or anything

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The issue is that half the time my turn signals aren't working. I need to know if it's a relay type issue, a flasher switch or something else.
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Originally Posted by meangreen2000
...There are times that I have to tap the hazard light button and that seems to get the blinker going again but only momentarily...
The hazard switch also controls the turn signal function, although in separate sections, so you could have problems with the turn signals while not having them with the hazards. This is a well documented issue.

You could replace the hazard switch or you could insert a hyperflashing harness as I suggested above. A hyperflash harness will only take over the turn signal portion of the switch and will give you the benefit of being LED-ready. It is also a much simpler installation

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The hazard switch also controls the turn signal function, although in separate sections, so you could have problems with the turn signals while not having them with the hazards. This is a well documented issue.

You could replace the hazard switch or you could insert a hyperflashing harness as I suggested above. A hyperflash harness will only take over the turn signal portion of the switch and will give you the benefit of being LED-ready. It is also a much simpler installation
Thanks for the clarification. I wasnt aware of that.
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Does that harness plug into where the hazard switch is or what?
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You just need to remove the driver's side knee bolster. The harness gets inserted at a connector by the right side of the steering column.
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Awesome. Hope this cures my issue. I'll let ya know when I try it. Gonna order the part today.
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I had tis issue with Lucy. I followed the hazard switch link, and confirmed that it was in fact my hazard relay switch that was going bad. Some times my blinkers worked and some times not, especially after I had gone over a few road bumps.

I have replaced my hazard relay switch and have had a problem yet.

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