QuestionMy wife's car blinker is slowly dying....It freezes up when you turn the blinker on. It just sits there and hums. It has gotten so bad that she has to manually blink the signals. I told her it was the relay/(blinker module....you know...what actually makes it flash.) I haven't had time to fix it so the blinker has actually made it onto the Christmas List. Can you tell me if EAP carries a blinker for my wifes car? And if so, what are the chances of me being able to get to it to change.
AnswerHi Cory, You need to buy the part at the dealer as far as a I know. The part you need is the hazard switch, this is the flasher for both the turn signals and the hazard lights. You should be able to install it with just a couple of tools. A screw driver and a 7mm nut driver to remove the screws.
Hazard Warning Switch Replacement
Removal Procedure
Apply the parking brake.
If the vehicle is equipped with a column shift, position the transaxle shift control indicator to 1.
Adjust the steering wheel for access.
Using a small, flat-bladed tool, gently remove the bezel from the ignition lock cylinder.
For the Impala, remove the right and the left access covers from the instrument panel (IP) fuse block. For the Monte Carlo, remove the left access cover from the IP fuse block.
Remove the steering column filler. Refer to Steering Column Filler Replacement .
For the Monte Carlo, open the instrument panel compartment door.
Remove the trim plate screws from the IP cluster.
Start at the left side of the IP cluster trim plate. Grasp the trim plate and carefully pull rearward. Disengage the IP cluster trim plate in order to easily access the hazard warning switch.
Disconnect the electrical connectors from the hazard warning switch.
Remove the hazard warning switch from the IP cluster trim plate.
Installation Procedure
Install the hazard warning switch to the IP cluster trim plate.
Connect the electrical connector to the hazard warning switch.
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Have a Great Day Mark
