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Old May 12, 2019 | 11:23 PM
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My turn signals seem to quit periodically and then will start working again. Any suggestions?
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Originally Posted by 8VAVETTE
My turn signals seem to quit periodically and then will start working again. Any suggestions?
If when the problem is present it affects both sides, then it's probably the Hazard Switch going bad. In a C5 the turn signal and hazard functions are provided by the hazard switch.

You can replace the hazard switch, but a Hyperflash Harness should fix your problem and is easier to install. As an added bonus, it will allow you to install LEDs in the future with no hyperflashing.

A hyperflash harness replaces the portion of the hazard switch that handles the turn signals with a flasher that's LED friendly. Hazards will still hyperflash because that function remains untouched in the OEM hazard switch.

Check this one out. It's completely plug-and-play: no splicing or anything.

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If when the problem is present it affects both sides, then it's probably the Hazard Switch going bad. In a C5 the turn signal and hazard functions are provided by the hazard switch.

You can replace the hazard switch, but a Hyperflash Harness should fix your problem and is easier to install. As an added bonus, it will allow you to install LEDs in the future with no hyperflashing.

A hyperflash harness replaces the portion of the hazard switch that handles the turn signals with a flasher that's LED friendly. Hazards will still hyperflash because that function remains untouched in the OEM hazard switch.

Check this one out. It's completely plug-and-play: no splicing or anything.
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Old May 28, 2019 | 09:13 AM
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With this switch everything works fine?? Do the Hazard lights flash a lot faster than before?
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With this switch everything works fine?? Do the Hazard lights flash a lot faster than before?
Not sure what you're asking, but I'll try to clarify.

This is a plug-and-play harness, not a switch, and it doesn't cause anything to flash faster. It is used to replace the turn-signal portion from the Hazard Switch with an LED friendly flasher.

If you're using standard OEM bulbs everything remains as before, nothing flashes faster or anything.

When LEDs are installed, then both, turn signals and hazards, will hyperflash. Using this harness eliminates hyperflashing from the turn signals. Hazards will still hyperflash because that function will still be handled by the OEM Hazard Switch.

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