Turning Signals went out.

[cherrington17]

Drove out to do some Xmas shopping. Worked the whole way out (both sides) then it sat in the parking lot for like 2hrs. when we were leaving, they didn't work for like 20 minutes, then just started working again.

wtf is going on?


why would they not work, then just start working w/o doing anything...

[AtomicX]

This happened to me once. When I had my headlights on, the turn signals would not work, but if the headlights were off, they worked. Turns out I had a bad ground on the relay.

[[ion] C2]

... welcome to the hazard switch issue; i'm surprised you never experienced it.

when it happens just push the hazard button on and off

[Nate's Alero]

replace hazard button?

[cherrington17]

only the turning signals weren't working though? doesn't the hazard switch usually present with other issues too? (or should i expect those to follow?)

its really wierd to hit your turning signal up or down, and the lights in the dash to nothing, no external lights either... really catches your attention. (espicially on a 4 lane highway at night)


does anyone know what goes wrong with the switch to cause this?

[troyertrain]

yeah, mine is doing it as well. it will work fine one minute, then will flash really fast like it does when a bulb is out, or not work at all...

i think it is due to one of the metal pieces in the switch losing its connection over a period of time, but i dunno. its annoying as hell, but yet another cheap unnecessary failure of a part that should absolutely not fail. thats just GM though...

[cherrington17]

i think mine was already replaced under warrenty, before i got my car.. :huh:

p.o.s

[[ion] C2]

........

does anyone know what goes wrong with the switch to cause this?
it's a poorly soldered connection.

[Justin081]

i had the same problem with mine. bought a new hazzard switch for $10 on ebay took 10 minutes to put it in and now they work perfectly.

[cavaliers60]

Have you checked your blinker fluid lately? :lol:






seriously though, replacing the hazard switch is really easy. Took me maybe 30 minutes.

[CactusWill]

I had this hazard switch issue myself, and replaced the hazard switch... Fixed the problem for awhile, but now it starts to resurface on a rare occasion.... The switch internals are just really crappy thats all, and the hazard switch overrides the turn signals. Unless you want to somehow bypass the hazard switch, which I'm sure can be done.

[cherrington17]

C2;406884']it's a poorly soldered connection.

maybe when i get a replacement i'll see what i can find inside the old one....

[VondaK]

oldsmobile has issued a recall in march 2007 concerning hazard lights. you can get these replaced free of charge by contacting delphi 877-411-8770

[cherrington17]

thanks man. i was just searching as to where to get a replacement...

[[ion] C2]

no you can't lol

they told me "my VIN isn't one of the affected ones"

EVERY alero has this issue!

[KenshinZero]

That gives me something to look forward to :lol:
C2;407026']no you can't lol

they told me "my VIN isn't one of the affected ones"

EVERY alero has this issue!

[whiterider00]

seriously though, replacing the hazard switch is really easy. Took me maybe 30 minutes.

really? nobody has had a tough time replacing the switch? took me damn near an hour to do it. i thought it was a pain to get to the 3 screws holding it in. maybe im just retarded. it did solve my problem tho, and now the turn signal "click" is much quieter to my suprise.

[Valley olds]

Mine is starting to make random clicking noises all the time. It sounds like you have your turn signals or hazard switch on, even if you don't Would this fall under the recall?

[Justin081]

oldsmobile has issued a recall in march 2007 concerning hazard lights. you can get these replaced free of charge by contacting delphi 877-411-8770
when i went to see if i could get mine done for free they told me i would have to pay to have it done because they only did it for certain years and between a certain amount of miles.

really? nobody has had a tough time replacing the switch? took me damn near an hour to do it. i thought it was a pain to get to the 3 screws holding it in. maybe im just retarded. it did solve my problem tho, and now the turn signal "click" is much quieter to my suprise.

i replaced mine pretty easy. only problem i had was i broke the clips holding the center air vent in. once i got that out it was easy to get at the 3 screws. and my "click" seems to be alot louder now with the new one which i thought was pretty odd.

[goldalero99]

The problem and instructions for replacement can be found here:

http://www.gaownersclub.com/kbruce/misc/Flashers_04098_Dec_16_2004.pdf

It is actually a pretty simple fix if you have a small socket wrench and a screwdriver.

You can get the parts for under $30 from either of these places:
www.gmpartshouse.com
www.gmpartsdirect.com

The part number for my 1999 was 10359040, but yours may be different depending on the year of your car.

Hope this helps

[cherrington17]

oldsmobile has issued a recall in march 2007 concerning hazard lights. you can get these replaced free of charge by contacting delphi 877-411-8770


i called and said i have a hazard switch that should be covered under the recall and the girl said "uh... you have the wrong number"

"so.... do you know the right number i should call?"

"no. bye!"

[01OldsAleroGt]

this she say is this Delphi

[cherrington17]

the "she" that answered the phone, at the supplied number. didn't get a name

[CactusWill]

the "she" that answered the phone, at the supplied number. didn't get a name


The # that I used to try calling, always went straight to voicemail. So I said screw it and fixed it myself. Me thinks you called the wrong #.

[CiscoPath]

I just went to the salvage yard and yanked the switch out. Green casing, right? Has anyone ever opened it up and re-soldered the contacts? No point in putting in another one if it's doomed to die as well

[DansGen1Alero]

new ones should be ok, honestly, removal of hazard is 2 secs
take the back of a screw driver but up against the hazard button and bang with hammer once, lol figured that out after tearing my bezel and center vents out, think u still need to take one or the other out to get the old one out and fit new on it, but there are some clips that just hold it in, i did no damage to them when i banged my old hazard switch out.

[cherrington17]

oldsmobile has issued a recall in march 2007 concerning hazard lights. you can get these replaced free of charge by contacting delphi 877-411-8770

called them again, and got a machine... supposedly that number is ONLY for fuel pump issues.

[lonnie]

Go to a local GM dealer, and have them look the part up

[GM_2.4]

As for now ive never had that problem but i think i now what the problem is when that happens