Turn Signal/Hazard switch
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Schaumburg IL
Turn Signal/Hazard switch
I have all the symptoms of a bad hazard switch. Some times the turn signals are dead, but if i press the hazards a couple of time, they will work. The right side blinks faster even after replacing the bulbs. The issue which confuses me is that the parking lamp on the side with the problem is a lot dimmer than the other side. Can this also be caused by a bad hazard switch?
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: West Jordan Utah
I don't think the Hazard switch would cause that. I think it sounds like a ground problem. As far as changing the switch I just did mine using someones post about removing the stereo it was a 20 minute piece of cake. Good luck!
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Schaumburg IL
Ok this is really weird. It's not the hazard switch. I replaced and the problem is still there, just now it is persistent. The right indicator on the dash is stuck on only when the lights are on. After a couple right turns i hear the 'ding' which comes on when the blinkers are left on too long. The 5w filament works and flashes, the 20w filament does not work. I probed the socket and got a rapid flash on the probe when i tested pin one (5w) and a solid light on pin 2 (20w). I tried 3 bulbs and tested one bulb and got both filaments to light. It looks like the bulbs are making contact with the pins. I even bent the leads on the bulbs out so they would definitely make contact.
Although the socket looks good, can this be cause based on my symptoms?
Although the socket looks good, can this be cause based on my symptoms?
Last edited by AmpedC3; Aug 8, 2007 at 02:50 AM.
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Louisville Kentucky
Ok this is really weird. It's not the hazard switch. I replaced and the problem is still there, just now it is persistent. The right indicator on the dash is stuck on only when the lights are on. After a couple right turns i hear the 'ding' which comes on when the blinkers are left on too long. The 5w filament works and flashes, the 20w filament does not work. I probed the socket and got a rapid flash on the probe when i tested pin one (5w) and a solid light on pin 2 (20w). I tried 3 bulbs and tested one bulb and got both filaments to light. It looks like the bulbs are making contact with the pins. I even bent the leads on the bulbs out so they would definitely make contact.
Although the socket looks good, can this be cause based on my symptoms?
Although the socket looks good, can this be cause based on my symptoms?
1st Gear
Joined: Aug 2007
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I am having the same problem but I do not know how to change the hazard light switch. You mention you removed the radio to do this. Where did you find the instructions on how to replace this swich.
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