Turn Signals not working
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From: Limerick PA
Turn Signals not working
Have a 2001 C5 and when i first turn the car on, the turn signals work fine, then after driving for a little, they stop working? Nothing.....no lights, no sound. What could this be?
Race Director
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
here is a link to a time efficient DIY that has been posted previously on the Forum.
http://myweb.cableone.net/kd5fx/HSwitch/HSwitch.htm
http://myweb.cableone.net/kd5fx/HSwitch/HSwitch.htm
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Lower Lake Ca
here is a link to a time efficient DIY that has been posted previously on the Forum.
http://myweb.cableone.net/kd5fx/HSwitch/HSwitch.htm
http://myweb.cableone.net/kd5fx/HSwitch/HSwitch.htm
Just did mine a couple weeks ago using this guide. I bought the part from Gene Culley, cheaper than local. It worked great and took about an hour.
Racer
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Roswell GA
At least the directions in this thread are easier than the service manual instructions. They tell you to remove the whole dash.
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From: Tri-Valley(East Bay) CA
Team Owner
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From: Kannapolis NC
Because you don't use your hazard switch much (I hope), the contacts can become coated or corroded. Sometimes, if you tap the switch off and on rapidly several times in succession, it will clean them off and the turn signals will work. Sometimes for months. Just cycle your hazard switch occasionally if it keeps them working. Easier to try than taking out the radio and changing the switch. If it doesn't work, didn't cost you anything.
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Racer
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From: Florida
The link that RSW.1 posted is one of the best fix-its I've ever used. I did mine a couple of months back. Overall it took me less time than posted, just taking it easy. Be carefull when putting your fingures through the raido mounting brackets to grab the switch once it's punched back. They are razor sharp. I'd recommend fishing the switch in and out of position with two screw drivers or something, sort of like using chop sticks. The only thing I questioned was, Why didn't I do this sooner? Good luck
