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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 10:54 PM
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turn signal problem

I have no turn signal response, the hazards work but no turn signals inside or outside the car

anyone know what might be the problem or know where i can find a fuse layout?
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 12:31 AM
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Re: turn signal problem

Sounds like the flasher module under the dash has failed. There are two, one for turn signals and one for hazards. IIRC, the turn signal module is secured by a clip attached to the steering column in the vicinity of the fuse block, the other is in the convenience center with the horn relay and door chime (keys in ignition, lights on, etc). It looks like a round, silver can with two leads attached.
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 12:35 AM
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Re: turn signal problem

ok cool ill check that tomorrow, WAY TOO COLD to go mess around with it now

also i have a problem with the cigarret lighter shorting out when i plug the cigarrete lighter in. any ideas on that?
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 12:47 AM
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Re: turn signal problem

Most likely the socket itself, it's easy enough to replace once you remove the small panel it's installed in. I've replaced them in both of my Camaros. If you get a new one, you may have to ditch the old connector and splice on the connector or wires that come with the new one.
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 02:15 PM
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Re: turn signal problem

any one know where ican get pictures of where exactly the turn signal relay is?
i cant find it, its either not there or im blind as a bat
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 03:29 PM
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Turn This Way

The turn signal flasher is clipped on the fuse panel, as delivered from the factory.

However if it has been replaced it might just be hanging in the maze of wires.

You can turn on the flasher then hopefully it will click and help you locate it.


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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 06:11 PM
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Re: Turn This Way

u are very right, i finally located the thing tucked up under the dash above the right fuse box. now i gotta get it out from behind a support
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 07:52 AM
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Re: turn signal problem

I have the same problem but mine keeps blowing the fuse , do you think its the relay?
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 09:02 AM
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I B 2 Fast 4 Turn Signals

Originally Posted by Bomber
mine keeps blowing the fuse , do you think its the relay?
No, however you can remove the flasher, then see if the fuse still blows.

If it blows you will know the short is in the circuit before the flasher.

If it doesn’t blow you will know the short is in the circuit after the flasher.


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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 11:59 AM
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Re: I B 2 Fast 4 Turn Signals

ok , well i would do that now but its -3 here so i have to wait , but everything else works i thought the hazards are on the same flasher
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 12:30 PM
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I B 2 Fast 4 Turn Signals

Nope, the hazards function uses a different flasher.


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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 08:52 AM
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Re: I B 2 Fast 4 Turn Signals

thank you , i hope i can find that short quick!
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