02 Indicator Lights Stop Working (intermittent)
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02 Indicator Lights Stop Working (intermittent)
Guys,
I have recently (6 months) come across an intermittent problem with my Indicator lights, in which they stop working. Flick the switch for left or right, and nothing there.
It does come back and work, but this can take from seconds to many minutes.
When this happens I check the hazards lights and these work, so it's not the flasher unit.
The issue is random, sometimes just after starting, the recent one today, was after I had been driving for about 20mins. Came right after playing with the hazard lights and being stopped for about 30mins. Don't know if this is any helpful information. I then drove the car for another 2x trips total od another 1 hour of driving without any problems.
There is not a lot else to add to this problem.
Just I need to get it sorted before my next vehicle inspection (this month).
Regards Kevin.
I have recently (6 months) come across an intermittent problem with my Indicator lights, in which they stop working. Flick the switch for left or right, and nothing there.
It does come back and work, but this can take from seconds to many minutes.
When this happens I check the hazards lights and these work, so it's not the flasher unit.
The issue is random, sometimes just after starting, the recent one today, was after I had been driving for about 20mins. Came right after playing with the hazard lights and being stopped for about 30mins. Don't know if this is any helpful information. I then drove the car for another 2x trips total od another 1 hour of driving without any problems.
There is not a lot else to add to this problem.
Just I need to get it sorted before my next vehicle inspection (this month).
Regards Kevin.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Columbia SC
I will PM you with my phone number and tell you what is wrong and your options to fix. I can then provide you with all the written info/guidance to do it. Worked on dozens of these. Would just request you post here what you did when fixed.
Try getting me this weekend. If not home I will call you back.
Try getting me this weekend. If not home I will call you back.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: PNW US
Guys,
I have recently (6 months) come across an intermittent problem with my Indicator lights, in which they stop working. Flick the switch for left or right, and nothing there.
It does come back and work, but this can take from seconds to many minutes.
When this happens I check the hazards lights and these work, so it's not the flasher unit.
The issue is random, sometimes just after starting, the recent one today, was after I had been driving for about 20mins. Came right after playing with the hazard lights and being stopped for about 30mins. Don't know if this is any helpful information. I then drove the car for another 2x trips total od another 1 hour of driving without any problems.
There is not a lot else to add to this problem.
Just I need to get it sorted before my next vehicle inspection (this month).
Regards Kevin.
I have recently (6 months) come across an intermittent problem with my Indicator lights, in which they stop working. Flick the switch for left or right, and nothing there.
It does come back and work, but this can take from seconds to many minutes.
When this happens I check the hazards lights and these work, so it's not the flasher unit.
The issue is random, sometimes just after starting, the recent one today, was after I had been driving for about 20mins. Came right after playing with the hazard lights and being stopped for about 30mins. Don't know if this is any helpful information. I then drove the car for another 2x trips total od another 1 hour of driving without any problems.
There is not a lot else to add to this problem.
Just I need to get it sorted before my next vehicle inspection (this month).
Regards Kevin.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 6,835
Likes: 302
From: Columbia SC
Since Kevin is in New Zealand I created this:
There are 4 ways to fix a turn signal Hazard switch issue.
1. Remove the console and radio surround bezel and remove and replace the Hazard switch. Cost about $25 for a new switch and can be done in about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Very easy to do, not hard or really complicated.
After removing the console and radio bezel you need to remove the radio. If you look at your replacement switch you will see the 2 green tabs on the top and bottom that lock it in place. You will be able to see the lower one when the radio is removed. Push up on the lower tab with a screwdriver while pressing in on the lower part of the switch and you can release the lower tab. Now the switch should be angled up on the end where the wiring connects. Now take a large flat bladed screw driver and place it at the top of the switch. Give the screwdriver a swift rap with a hammer. DON’T overdo it, just a reasonable hard hit and the switch will just pop out.
How to remove the console and bezel for access to the radio:
http://www.vetteessentials.com/instr...zel_howto.html
2. Buy a Hyperflash unit for about $65 and install it under the dash. Just requires removing the Knee bolster. About a 1/2 hour job.
3. Buy a used wiring harness that goes from the steering column to the hazard switch. Remove the knee bolster and unplug the existing one and install the replacement. Then install the new Hazard switch on the other end and just place it under the ignition switch where you can access it if you ever need Hazards. Dash will look stock since the old bad switch is still there. Cost is 25$ for switch and about 25$ for used harness. Takes the same time as installing a Hyperflash unit.
Here is info on the wiring harness:
GM P/N 12163776
http://www.corvetterecycling.com/product-p/233776.htm
4. Lastly, this is what I did. A relocation similar to #3 but I used the process in #1 to move the existing wiring harness to beneath the ignition switch where I placed a new Hazard switch. I then reinstalled the old Hazard switch in the dash for a stock appearance.
Here is a link for relocation:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...elocation.html
There are 4 ways to fix a turn signal Hazard switch issue.
1. Remove the console and radio surround bezel and remove and replace the Hazard switch. Cost about $25 for a new switch and can be done in about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Very easy to do, not hard or really complicated.
After removing the console and radio bezel you need to remove the radio. If you look at your replacement switch you will see the 2 green tabs on the top and bottom that lock it in place. You will be able to see the lower one when the radio is removed. Push up on the lower tab with a screwdriver while pressing in on the lower part of the switch and you can release the lower tab. Now the switch should be angled up on the end where the wiring connects. Now take a large flat bladed screw driver and place it at the top of the switch. Give the screwdriver a swift rap with a hammer. DON’T overdo it, just a reasonable hard hit and the switch will just pop out.
How to remove the console and bezel for access to the radio:
http://www.vetteessentials.com/instr...zel_howto.html
2. Buy a Hyperflash unit for about $65 and install it under the dash. Just requires removing the Knee bolster. About a 1/2 hour job.
3. Buy a used wiring harness that goes from the steering column to the hazard switch. Remove the knee bolster and unplug the existing one and install the replacement. Then install the new Hazard switch on the other end and just place it under the ignition switch where you can access it if you ever need Hazards. Dash will look stock since the old bad switch is still there. Cost is 25$ for switch and about 25$ for used harness. Takes the same time as installing a Hyperflash unit.
Here is info on the wiring harness:
GM P/N 12163776
http://www.corvetterecycling.com/product-p/233776.htm
4. Lastly, this is what I did. A relocation similar to #3 but I used the process in #1 to move the existing wiring harness to beneath the ignition switch where I placed a new Hazard switch. I then reinstalled the old Hazard switch in the dash for a stock appearance.
Here is a link for relocation:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...elocation.html
