turn signals not working
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Replace your 4 way flasher.
That is generally the problem. It you can get the turn signal to stop working, jiggle the flasher switch and see if they come on. Don't push it in, just jiggle.
Here is the link to a great how to:
http://www.kd5fx.com/vette.html
part #10359036 for my 2001 was $34.66 at my local Chevy dealer.
That is generally the problem. It you can get the turn signal to stop working, jiggle the flasher switch and see if they come on. Don't push it in, just jiggle.
Here is the link to a great how to:
http://www.kd5fx.com/vette.html
part #10359036 for my 2001 was $34.66 at my local Chevy dealer.
Last edited by kcbeagle; Feb 15, 2009 at 09:32 AM.
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From: Zephyrhills, Florida
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
yep, replace the flasher or get a hyperflash relay. Here is Richards relay http://www.corvette-enhancements.com/c5_flasher_fix.php
Last edited by mrm1149; Feb 15, 2009 at 09:23 AM.
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From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
Two most common reasons for them to fail are:
EMERGENCY FLASHER switch is dirty. Press and release it 10-15 times and see if that helps. Sooner or later that wont resolve it any more and you will need to replace it.
OR
The multifunction switch is KNOWN to cause this type of issues. The contacts inside get dirty and heat up. When they heat up the contact tension relaxes and sooner or later the switch fails.
Theres a very good post on rebuilding your own switch. Check it out.
The C5 doesn't have a FLASHER RELAY so to speak. There are relays in the BCM that make the lights blink that are not plug and play relays. There circuit board mounted.
BC
EMERGENCY FLASHER switch is dirty. Press and release it 10-15 times and see if that helps. Sooner or later that wont resolve it any more and you will need to replace it.
OR
The multifunction switch is KNOWN to cause this type of issues. The contacts inside get dirty and heat up. When they heat up the contact tension relaxes and sooner or later the switch fails.
Theres a very good post on rebuilding your own switch. Check it out.
The C5 doesn't have a FLASHER RELAY so to speak. There are relays in the BCM that make the lights blink that are not plug and play relays. There circuit board mounted.
BC
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Iowa City Iowa
Richards bi-pass cable
I had the exact issue a couple of years ago. The flasher units are less than reliable. If you replace the one you have now, the next one will need replacing AGAIN in the next few years. Richard has designed an excellent bi-pass cabel that runs about $50 and takes 20-30 minutes to install. It WILL fix your turn signals once and for all. Richard produces an excellent produce and stands behind his products 100%. Don't waste your time/money messing around replacing you stock flashing unit, it's a total waste in the long run. Give Richard a call and you'll be pleased. And NO, I have don't have any personal or financial interest in Richards business, I'm just one extremely happy customer!
