Turn signals not working?

Hello, use a testlite in the bulb socket, see if there is voltage, for the tail lites, turn on the park lamps. I have seen bulbs that didn't make good contact.

This guide can help

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/turn-signals-not-working-blinker

The brown wire is tail-lites, the yellow is turn/brake, black is ground, maybe a ground problem?

I turned my left blinker on and now it won't shut off and my right one doesn't work. the left keeps blinking.

If you can turn it off by hand, the switch needs replaced. There is a plastic tab in them that cancels the switch when the steering wheel returns to the straight position. If that breaks, it won't automatically shut off. If it stays on all the time and you can't shut it off, then there is a short in the multifunction switch.

On my 97 Pontiac Grand Prix GT - the left front turn signal does not work.

The right signal, front and back works. I hear the flasher working.

The left rear signal works but it flashes fast. I hear the flasher working.

I've checked all of the blubs and they are good. I took the front headlamp assembly out of the left and plugged it into the right and all blubs worked.

I took the left front headlamp assembly and checked all of the wires for continuity and did not find any faults.

The front left signal lamp is not entirely out. the lower element for drive lights works.

however, the actual signal part does not.

The driver of the car does say at times, the left signal works correctly. However, most of the time it does not work.

I did notice that if I have the front right headlamp assembly unplugged and I turn on the right blinker it blinks fast like the left. The dash right blinker lights up and blinks fast.

However, on the left with the front headlamp assembly unplugged and the left blinker on it blinks fast in the rear lamp but the dash signal does not light at all.

However, when the left does work, per the driver, the dash signal does light.

I have no clue where to begin to trouble shoot this issue.

The quick flashing indicates the circuit is open (bad bulb). Make sure the connectors are clean and tight on the bulb. Also, with a test light or volt meter, make sure the socket is getting power. It could be a bad socket. Check the wiring where it enters the socket.

Let me know what you find.

I've checked all of that.

I took the left front headlamp assembly and connected it to the right side and all function correctly when the right blinker is turned on.

So I think the socket is good and I know the bulbs are too.

I've checked all of the wiring that is close to the front left headlamp assembly and found good grounds, etc.

I still have no clue where to go next...

The only thing you can do is continue following the wiring. If the rear works, there has to be a break in the wiring to the front.

I realize this isn't what you want to hear, but if the rear is getting power, the switch is good. There must be a break in the wiring.

Yeah, it's been driving me crazy....

The one thing I forgot to mention is it does work sometimes, rarely.

I've not been able to pinpoint what condition needs to exist for it to work.

That said..either it's a short for that particular wire or there is something bad in the multifunction switch at the column.

In regards to tracing it back..... is it fair to say that if I have my tester hooked to a good ground and then I touch the hot side wire that is sending the blinking signal that my test lamp should blink?

The socket has three wires. One is the ground and the other one is the driving lamp low element and then the other is the signal lamp, high element.

I probed around on the right that works and could never get my test light to blink. I could always get it to light if I was going with the ground and the driving lamp low element wire. However, If I switched to the other wire it did nothing. However, the right turn signal works....

This may be elementry work but I've never done it before so am learning as I go....

my left headlight is dimmer then my right headligh. I recently changed the bulbs and still teh same problem. when i trun my lights on my left turning signal indicator is always lite. what is my car trying to tell me?

you have a ground problem with the light harness in that front corner.

thank you very much, should i just change the whole wiring harness?

probably not.

the front left marker light and the front left headlight are spliced together at splice #S124.

and they ground at G108
which should be on the left upper radiator support.

check those to places for problems.

Electrical problem
1995 Pontiac Grand Prix 6 cyl Automatic

A brand new bulb was put in and it still doesn't work. All other turn signals work fine. The front driver's side blinker works but doesn't blink. What else can be wrong with it?

I was just curious, when you turn hazzard flasher, do the lites flash? At the rear turn, yellow wire is voltage, black is ground, use a testlite. Make sure all the bulbs are good. Voltage for yellow wire comes from turn switch, can't be sure switch is faulty?

the turn signals on my 1995 grand prix stopped working. what could cause this?

First, I'd check applicable fuse. Your owners manual should show the fuse and location, maybe your fuse block has a label on the lid. Your turn flasher could be an issue, as well as the turn signal switch. I can give you wiring diagrams. If you don't have an owners manual, I can tell you where to look at one, online for free. Let us know.

I just wanted to add, your bulbs and turn signal sockets are ok?

I am trying to get the turn signals working on a 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix. I've checked all fuses according to the owners manual and they all test good. The four way flashers work fine so it is not the bulbs. Is there a relay somewhere that I am missing or what is the possibility that there could be something wrong with the switch in the steering couumn. If the switch is bad, is there a way to check it before getting into the steering column to take it out ?

It is possible that the flasher itself might have gone bad. The 4 way hazard flashers will alwasy work no matter whats wrong with your car, thats a safety feature. Check the flasher itself before you take apart the steering column. When you turn on the right or left turn signal, does the green arrow light up at all in the dash?

I drive a 1995 Grand Prix with 132,000 miles, and I recently came upon a problem with the blinker, the blinker still works but it will only work on one spot so everytime I want to turn I have to find the spot that will turn the blinker on and hold it there. I was wondering if there was a broken piece I have to replace or if I would have to manually do something to repair it.

you mean hold the lever in one spot correct?

Yes I have to hold the lever in one spot, if I go above or below that spot, the blinker doesn't work.

sounds to me that it is just the connection on the bottom side of the lever... its just a basic switch and should be a easy, low cost fix... just remove the steering column protector covers usually held by a few screws on the bottom and see what you cant discover....blinkers are overrated anyways hehe....

The driver side front and rear turn signals come on[light but dont flash]. The passenger side ones work fine. Are there two seperate flashers for the signals and where are the flashers.? Thanx.

Hello,

It sounds like the flasher is out here is the location so you can change it out. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

My car has been giving me trouble for about 2 weeks, when I start it, it chokes, then will smoth out, but also when it is doing this, if I turn on the signals, use the power windows,, turn on the lights, anything to that matter, it will dye out, then i have problems starting it back, but the strange thing is, it dosent do this all the time, and when im driving it, and give a turn signal or use anything 2 that matter, al the power cuts off and it has died out on me.

Hello, I'd make sure the battery has a full charge. Make sure the cables/wires are all clean and tight on both ends. Make sure the charging system is ok. Then check the feed to and from the ignition switch. Do the testing when the problem is ongoing.

i have a 1993 grand prix se 2 door. a few days ago my signals stopped flashing so i had to flash them manually. i replaced the flasher fuse and the signal fuse and checked all my bulbs they where all fine now last night driving it home my signals went out all together they dont even light up when i manually flash them. my hazzards work but not throught my signal switch. does anyone know why this is or what might be wrong and if its a new switch that i need can someone tell me how to replace it as i dont have the money to take it to the shop and pay hundreds for dollars to have it fixed again. thanks

[quote:d36e730eab="tstaller2005"]i have a 1993 grand prix se 2 door. a few days ago my signals stopped flashing so i had to flash them manually. i replaced the flasher fuse and the signal fuse and checked all my bulbs they where all fine now last night driving it home my signals went out all together they dont even light up when i manually flash them. my hazzards work but not throught my signal switch. does anyone know why this is or what might be wrong and if its a new switch that i need can someone tell me how to replace it as i dont have the money to take it to the shop and pay hundreds for dollars to have it fixed again. thanks[/quote:d36e730eab]

Next thing for you to check is the turn signal flasher relay located behind left side of dash, right of steering column

Hey, I had the same problem w/my 89 GP. Found out that I needed a new turn signal switch. The switch costs around $100.00. That's cheap compared to what the auto shops charge. What you have to do is remove the center panel of your steering wheel w/small screwdriver , disconnect your horn and then unplug your turn signal switch. (not sure if yours is secure w/screws). It should come right out, but most importantly make sure you mark the placement of the switch w/grease pencil. Installation is reverse steps of removal.

Why does my turn signals not work?

a few reasons, coudl be a bad turn signal switch, bad wiring harness, bad relay and even bad bulbs.

1992 Pontiac Grand Prix 6 cyl 80000 miles

My friend has a 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix, and his turn signal switch does not work right. So we got the the new turn signal switch and we have no clue how to put it in.

Electrical problem
1991 Pontiac Grand Prix 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

right rear blinker does not flash or light up when switch is on. front stays solid on like bulb is burned out. when i turn the hazards on all lights work. if you remove the flasher relay and leave hazard relay in and turn on hazards all four corners light up but if you turn the directional switch to left all stays the same but if you turn the switch to right rear lights go out. i.m leaning towards the switch being bad.

Sounds like the turn/hazard switch

thats what I thought, but is there any thing else i should check before i have to remove my steering wheel and purchase a $8o dollar switch?

Electrical problem
1991 Pontiac Grand Prix 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

wherecan i find the turn signal relay because that one that is currently in now does not work anymore, i turn the blinker on to turn a direction and the lights and everything are solid and do not blink

The turn signal flasher is located behind instrument cluster to right of steering column-Sorry no pic available-

thankyou so very much on the info i looked online for hours on end and even called the dealership and they wanted me to take the car in and it was going to cost me over $300 just for them to look at it