HELP!! 2 issues i cannot figure out on my C5
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Burning Brakes
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From: Clifton Park New York
HELP!! 2 issues i cannot figure out on my C5
can anyone tell me why my blinkers do not work some of the time? very sporatic. they will work fine then they won't. No blinkers inside or outside!!! ?? but if i pop the hazards once or twice, they are back!! AND all of a sudden, my headlight pop up right when i start the car. And they do not go down. the headlight switch is off and even if i turn it on and off, still nothing. Hoping someone knows something before i have to bring it to a shop. Please advise!!
Le Mans Master
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can anyone tell me why my blinkers do not work some of the time? very sporatic. they will work fine then they won't. No blinkers inside or outside!!! ?? but if i pop the hazards once or twice, they are back!! AND all of a sudden, my headlight pop up right when i start the car. And they do not go down. the headlight switch is off and even if i turn it on and off, still nothing. Hoping someone knows something before i have to bring it to a shop. Please advise!!
1. the blinkers go through the hazard switch, to get to the computer.
it sounds like you need the blinker bypass.
2. It could be a ground issue.
The headlights sound like a ground issue
Im not an expert, but maybe one will chime in
Melting Slicks
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From: Redding CA
Either do the blinker bypass or just replace your hazard switch. Either will take care of your first issue.
Your second issue could be the multi-function switch itself.
See here: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...errerid=228945
Your second issue could be the multi-function switch itself.
See here: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...errerid=228945
Melting Slicks
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From: Iowa City Iowa
I strongly suggest you install the bi-pass cable instead of replacing the hazard switch. It has a history of fixing the intermittent turn signal issue for about $60-$65 bucks and ONLY takes 30 min or so to install. Did mine 3 years ago, been solid as a rock ever since.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Redding CA
I strongly suggest you install the bi-pass cable instead of replacing the hazard switch. It has a history of fixing the intermittent turn signal issue for about $60-$65 bucks and ONLY takes 30 min or so to install. Did mine 3 years ago, been solid as a rock ever since.
If you have an AC actuator issue this would be the time to take care of that issue also.
My original hazard switch lasted 10 yrs, 125K...not too bad
edit: and just so it's clear, the bypass is probably a lot easier that the hazard switch but your hazard switch will still be phucked up if you don't replace it
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Burning Brakes
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From: Clifton Park New York
does it have an automatic headlight setting? i didn't know that. i park in garage where it can be slightly dark BUT i've been parking there forever. this just happened the other day. i disconnected battery but that was no help.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Clifton Park New York
I'm a freaking moron!! now i know what "Twilight - ON" means!!! I was fiddling with the instrument panel and under options i saw TWILIGHT!! i put it on to see what it did then i didn t drive car for a few days!! Thnak for everyones help!! and i will be getting a new hazard switch and/or a bypass harness!!!