Flasher Relay Issue

IRONDOG442 · 05-29-2006, 10:22 PM

Here's the deal guys... my 2000 Alero GL 2.4 while driving it makes a sound like the turn signal is on...

When I hit the dash board above the 4 way flasher button it goes away but then my 4 ways and turn signals stop working. I looked in the fuse box and under the hood n the relay box but cannot locate a flasher relay is it behind the switch in the dash or is there one not even there? What is causing this problem? Also my seat belt light flashes while driving the car, don't know what the issue is there either. HELP ME !!

alerocar01 · 05-29-2006, 10:25 PM

i think there is a recall on the flashers. you should take it to a dealership.

sound_xtreme · 05-29-2006, 10:28 PM

theres a recall on the hazard button

alero_ecotec · 05-30-2006, 01:09 AM

tell me about it, i went to push the hazard button one day and the whole damn things flew straight into the dash, luckily taking off the black plastic by the spedo allowed me to get to it, and luckily i keep a set of tools in my car

IRONDOG442 · 05-30-2006, 09:32 PM

Well I called the dealer today, the recall has been done already and the unit is messed up again. I have to buy a new flasher...How do you take the damned thing out of the dash?

sound_xtreme · 05-30-2006, 09:45 PM

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Originally posted by IRONDOG442@May 30 2006, 08:32 PM
Well I called the dealer today, the recall has been done already and the unit is messed up again. I have to buy a new flasher...How do you take the damned thing out of the dash?

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i think u can get to it through taking out ur gauge cluster.

Whitetigerboi83 · 05-31-2006, 01:08 AM

i just got a letter a few weeks ago stating that i can bring the car in when ever to get mine replaced .. well i like that they want to but whith what i;m doing to the car i dont want them touching anything under my dash i'd like to just go in and pick it up and install it my self then bring the old one back to them even though they just gonna toss it....

i just got a letter a few weeks ago stating that i can bring the car in when ever to get mine replaced .. well i like that they want to but with what i'm doing to the car i dont want them touching anything under my dash i'd like to just go in and pick it up and install it my self then bring the old one back to them even though they just gonna toss it....

sound_xtreme · 05-31-2006, 01:13 AM

most dealerships wont just give you it. they are sposed to install it.

05-31-2006, 07:25 AM

Yeah, I tried just picking up mine and they wouldn't give it to me. They had to install it.

05-31-2006, 12:41 PM

I got a letter in the mail a few weeks ago from Olds about the hazard switch. It said that you could take it to the dealership to get it fixed free of charge, or you could get reimbursed if you get it fixed at another shop (if they approve of the charges).

IRONDOG442 · 06-03-2006, 12:14 PM

I replaced the flasher and it wasn't the problem, looks like Ill be replacing the multi function switch next. That'll be easy as pie. So someone please sell me one!!

JCHT79 · 07-04-2006, 09:56 PM

I just started having the same issue last week, but haven't received any letter from GM about the recall to fix this issue. I've got to check with a local dealer tommrow to get this fixed.