Hazard Switch Replacement - Shortcut??
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Heel & Toe
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From: Newark DE
Hazard Switch Replacement - Shortcut??
Can anyone tell me whether or not there is, in fact, a "short-cut" method to replace the Hazard Switch without removing the center console, etc? Is there a way to do it through the center A/C vent? I've seen it mentioned but not described in any detail.
Thanks
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Chicago IL
this is what you need Hyper flash Bypass
If you installed LED in your car you need to put in this bypass because the lower draw of power by LED will cause your lights to by blinking like one of the bulbs burned down.
I don’t know how but this harness will fix that issue.
This will tell you how to install it :
Tools needed:
Small flat fad screwdriver
T-10X4 star screwdriver
1. Remove the Fog lamp/Trunk release switch plate by gently pulling away from the dashboard, then unplug the electrical connector. Once unplugged you will notice a screw behind it, remove this screw.
2. Remove the two screws securing the knee pad from under the dashboard.
3 Remove the IATS (interior air temperature sensor) cover plate then unplug the electrical connector. Once unplugged you will notice a screw behind it, remove this screw. (Skip this step if your vehicle is not equipped with the IATS)
4 Remove the dashboard knee pad from the steering column by gently pulling it away.
5. Locate and unplug the harness under the dash that is the original factory flasher harness, the harness should be directly below the Ignition key switch
6 Plug the Hyperflash bypass Harness inline/between the same harness connectors that you just unplugged in step 5 once plugged in. Once installed,test the operation of the new bypass flasher harness prior to reassembly!
That’s it your done
Pictures of the finished product:
When DRL are on
[SIZE="4"]When parking lights are on
Video of finished product (don’t mind the radio)[/SIZE]
http://s214.photobucket.com/albums/c...t=MOV01112.flv
If you installed LED in your car you need to put in this bypass because the lower draw of power by LED will cause your lights to by blinking like one of the bulbs burned down.
I don’t know how but this harness will fix that issue.
This will tell you how to install it :
Tools needed:
Small flat fad screwdriver
T-10X4 star screwdriver
1. Remove the Fog lamp/Trunk release switch plate by gently pulling away from the dashboard, then unplug the electrical connector. Once unplugged you will notice a screw behind it, remove this screw.
2. Remove the two screws securing the knee pad from under the dashboard.
3 Remove the IATS (interior air temperature sensor) cover plate then unplug the electrical connector. Once unplugged you will notice a screw behind it, remove this screw. (Skip this step if your vehicle is not equipped with the IATS)
4 Remove the dashboard knee pad from the steering column by gently pulling it away.
5. Locate and unplug the harness under the dash that is the original factory flasher harness, the harness should be directly below the Ignition key switch
6 Plug the Hyperflash bypass Harness inline/between the same harness connectors that you just unplugged in step 5 once plugged in. Once installed,test the operation of the new bypass flasher harness prior to reassembly!
That’s it your done
Pictures of the finished product:
When DRL are on
[SIZE="4"]When parking lights are on
Video of finished product (don’t mind the radio)[/SIZE]
http://s214.photobucket.com/albums/c...t=MOV01112.flv
Last edited by Kamil D.; Aug 10, 2008 at 01:57 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Chicago IL
You are not so bright,
All he needs is to purchase hyper flash bypass and plug it in under the steering wheel a 5 minutes job.
And if you read his post he wrote
So before you start throwing WTF you stay quiet and maybe you will learn something on this site
All he needs is to purchase hyper flash bypass and plug it in under the steering wheel a 5 minutes job.
And if you read his post he wrote
So before you start throwing WTF you stay quiet and maybe you will learn something on this site
Racer
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: FRESNO CA
I dont think he has a hyper flash problem. He just wants to change the hazard switch. http://myweb.cableone.net/kd5fx/HSwitch/HSwitch.htm
Le Mans Master
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I dont think he has a hyper flash problem. He just wants to change the hazard switch. http://myweb.cableone.net/kd5fx/HSwitch/HSwitch.htm
Main point being it's easier even if you never do led's and its just plain a better product/fix than the original flasher switch. IMO
Racer
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Ashburn, VA
Yep, I ordered the flasher bypass harness from Richard at Corvette Enhancements last week in order to fix my intermittant turn signal problem. I don't have LED's but at least I'll have what I need if the time ever comes.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Chicago IL
Yes REDBIRD, but if you follow Kamil D's advice is much easier to install the bypass PLUS it's there if you ever want to go to led tails etc......
Main point being it's easier even if you never do led's and its just plain a better product/fix than the original flasher switch. IMO
Main point being it's easier even if you never do led's and its just plain a better product/fix than the original flasher switch. IMO
My mission is done
, of to next post
Burning Brakes
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From: Los Altos CA
Does this bypass disable the hazard flasher. If it does, it is not that great a fix. There is a shortcut to replacing the switch itself and that is what I would do. Mac11 is "quite bright" in his post.
Racer
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From: Ashburn, VA
My research suggests that it does not "disable" the hazard switch. Your hazards will work normally.
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Racer
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So has it come in yet and, if so, did it fix your problem? I've got a front turn signal that acts just like its got a burnt blub however, hazards make it blink fine and I've checked out the socket and there isn't anything wrong with it (along with swappin out 3 different blubs tryin to get it to work)
Plenty of people hav posted and said it worked. Try a search and see what pops up.
Racer
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Burning Brakes
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Burning Brakes
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If your 4 ways are working fine but signals are not the hyper flasher will solve the problem instead of replaceing the 4 way switch. But if the 4way does not work and you want it to work, you must change that switch for them to work.
Steve
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Heel & Toe
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From: Newark DE
Thanks for all the interesting responses.
I asked about the simplest way to replace the Hazard switch because my hazard lights are not working, nor are my brake lights (3rd brake light is ok).
After reading many posts, I arrived at the conclusion that my hazard switch needed to be replaced. I was looking for the simplest way to do that.
It sounds like the simplest way to do that is, in fact, by removing the center console & radio (I've seen those excellent instructions). It also sounds like the flasher bypass will not solve my problem, correct?
Thanks for all the info.
I asked about the simplest way to replace the Hazard switch because my hazard lights are not working, nor are my brake lights (3rd brake light is ok).
After reading many posts, I arrived at the conclusion that my hazard switch needed to be replaced. I was looking for the simplest way to do that.
It sounds like the simplest way to do that is, in fact, by removing the center console & radio (I've seen those excellent instructions). It also sounds like the flasher bypass will not solve my problem, correct?
Thanks for all the info.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,128
Likes: 5
From: Chicago IL
Thanks for all the interesting responses.
I asked about the simplest way to replace the Hazard switch because my hazard lights are not working, nor are my brake lights (3rd brake light is ok).
After reading many posts, I arrived at the conclusion that my hazard switch needed to be replaced. I was looking for the simplest way to do that.
It sounds like the simplest way to do that is, in fact, by removing the center console & radio (I've seen those excellent instructions). It also sounds like the flasher bypass will not solve my problem, correct?
Thanks for all the info.
I asked about the simplest way to replace the Hazard switch because my hazard lights are not working, nor are my brake lights (3rd brake light is ok).
After reading many posts, I arrived at the conclusion that my hazard switch needed to be replaced. I was looking for the simplest way to do that.
It sounds like the simplest way to do that is, in fact, by removing the center console & radio (I've seen those excellent instructions). It also sounds like the flasher bypass will not solve my problem, correct?
Thanks for all the info.
this is the last time i'm posting in this post
gctvette if you have more qestions pm me
Burning Brakes
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From: Chicago IL
NO you dont PM C5VetteLS1 fore more info he makes them
Last edited by Kamil D.; Aug 11, 2008 at 09:08 PM.
