Fast blinker with new hazard switch
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5th Gear
Joined: Jan 2018
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From: Dallas, Texas
Fast blinker with new hazard switch
I have a 1998 C5. Both sets of blinkers are blinking fast. I just replaced the hazard switch to solve a 'no brake light' issue. The blinkers were working fine prior to replacing the switch.
Good news...the brake lights work
bad news on the blinkers 
The hazard switch is an Airtex.
Good news...the brake lights work
bad news on the blinkers The hazard switch is an Airtex.
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From: Hilton NY
Inside the hazard switch is a timer for the signal switching speed that is load dependent, less load like led lamps cause faster switching. It sounds like the new switch is defective since you state that the switching speed was good with the old switch. Are the signal lamps stock or led?
Thread Starter
5th Gear
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 5
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From: Dallas, Texas
Inside the hazard switch is a timer for the signal switching speed that is load dependent, less load like led lamps cause faster switching. It sounds like the new switch is defective since you state that the switching speed was good with the old switch. Are the signal lamps stock or led?
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5th Gear
Joined: Jan 2018
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From: Dallas, Texas
so I put in a new Dorman switch and problem solved. Thanks again Fast One!!The second time was much quicker. Job was done in less than one hour
This is a great forum!!
