Hazard switch blowing fuse

Tiny
JAMES JORDAN
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  • 2001 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
  • 3.8L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 189,000 MILES
The left and right signal lights does not work. The lights does not come on. When I turn on the hazard switch the fuse blows. The signal lights does not work even when there is a good fuse installed. I am not sure where to go. Changed the fuse and the hazard switch.
Saturday, October 21st, 2017 AT 9:47 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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It sounds like you have a bulb socket that has melted. Please remove both front and both rear bulbs for inspection. Check down inside the socket.

Here is a guide that can help you see what Im talking about.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/brake-lights-not-working

Its for brake lights but follows the same principal.

Please run some tests and get back to us so we can keep helping you.

Cheers, Ken
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Monday, October 23rd, 2017 AT 12:41 PM
Tiny
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That resolution solved the issue with the hazard lights blowing fuses. The speedometer and tachometer stay at zero. They do not function at all no indication of RPMs or current speed whatsoever. The odometer also does not function and the Systems Monitor says "TIRE PRESS" even though its not low. The turn signals and cruise control also do not work. The lights on the radio does not come on. It seems to be an issue with the instrument cluster. Help
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Saturday, November 4th, 2017 AT 4:31 PM
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KEN L
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Can you show us what went wrong with the lights? Give us a picture or video?
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Sunday, November 5th, 2017 AT 1:17 PM
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I will send a screen shot of the Cluster soon. Just trying out how to paste it here.
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Friday, November 17th, 2017 AT 7:54 PM
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KEN L
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Do you see the "ADD IMAGE OR VIDEO LINK"? That should work let me know if you have trouble.
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Saturday, November 18th, 2017 AT 2:37 PM
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Here is a copy of the cluster screen shot.
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Monday, November 20th, 2017 AT 9:33 PM
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KEN L
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I would disconnect the battery for 5 minutes and then reconnect it to see if the cluster resets
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Wednesday, November 22nd, 2017 AT 10:43 AM

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