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Mar 17, 2009 | 11:57 AM

GREENJOE

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Turn indicator

Sometimes, on my '01 vert, my turn indicator won't work. when it doesn't, I found that by turning on the emergency flashers for just a moment will enable the turn indicator to function normally. All bulbs are good and as I said, the turn indicator works properly about 90% of the time. Joe

Mar 17, 2009 | 11:59 AM

poolboy

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Hi Joe,

The flasher switch is known to go bad - you can either replace it or install a bypass kit - I am sure someone will post the vendor link forr the bypass kit, and there are posts on changing out the switch

Mar 17, 2009 | 08:29 PM

RonJ

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http://www.corvette-enhancements.com/c5_flasher_fix.php

RonJ ...

Mar 19, 2009 | 06:13 PM

Wop1

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http://www.corvette-enhancements.com/c5_flasher_fix.php

RonJ ...

The flasher switch is most likely the problem. I was given a new stalk when I bought the car, replaced the stalk switch at cost of $300 in labor at the dealer. No help, learned where to smack the dash. While hitting it was satisfying, it was not consistent. I did this mod last year. It really works. IF you do need a complete stalk, I have a good used one will sell for $100 shipped.

Mar 19, 2009 | 08:14 PM

10U 99

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http://www.corvette-enhancements.com/c5_flasher_fix.php

RonJ ...

my hazzard flasher wasn't causing any problems, I installed this harness when I replaced my DRLs with switchback LEDs. it's a very simple installation, especially compared to replacing the hazzard switch.

Mar 19, 2009 | 09:02 PM

jdmvette

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yes, get the bypass harness and add LED DRL bulbs while you're at it.

Mar 20, 2009 | 02:42 AM

DeeGee

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You got some good advice from some of the Forum LED gurus here

The bypass is way easier to fit than changing the hazard switch and seems to fix the problem