Turn signal not working

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FIXITMR
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Try lubing hazzard switch. It interacts with turn signals. Or just replace it? You also may have a bad multi sitch which is your turn signal assembly. Could be wire loose or bent contact, etc.
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Friday, June 26th, 2020 AT 12:48 PM (Merged)
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If you haven't already got the issue fixed, try calling a gm service tech and provide them with your vin number. I have a 2000 that did the same thing and it was recalled so they fixed it for free. It has something to do with bad soldering.
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Friday, June 26th, 2020 AT 12:48 PM (Merged)
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When you start the car the blinker works but when you put the car in drive and start driving it stops working.
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Friday, July 17th, 2020 AT 4:23 PM (Merged)
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STEVE W.
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All blinkers or just one? Do they work in reverse? Neutral? Do the hazard flashers work in drive?
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Friday, July 17th, 2020 AT 4:23 PM (Merged)
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ASHWOME
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My blinker works when it wants too, should I pay $200-$400 to get the wiring fixed or is this a simple fix that I can do?
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Friday, July 17th, 2020 AT 4:33 PM (Merged)
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KNOWYOURAUTO
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Ashwome,

Has an inspection been performed that found a wiring problem? If that is a shops diagnosis, ok; however, the common failure for this problem is the turn signal/hazard flasher mounted in the center of your dashboard.

Next time your turn signals don't activate try rapping firmly near the hazard button, preferably above it without actually touching the switch. The relay contacts often fail and may reconnect from the bumping. If this is symptom, I recommend taking it to a dealer that has performed this repair before. Removing the center vent and two 7mm screws is difficult without damaging either component.

Regards,

KnowYourAuto
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Friday, July 17th, 2020 AT 4:33 PM (Merged)
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SUGAREE53
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Sometimes it works sometimes it doesnt
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Friday, July 17th, 2020 AT 4:35 PM (Merged)
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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When it doesn't work, do any of the lights come on?
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Friday, July 17th, 2020 AT 4:35 PM (Merged)
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SUGAREE53
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No inside turn signal lights come on or outside either
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Friday, July 17th, 2020 AT 4:35 PM (Merged)
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like the switch itself is bad. I would check that first.
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Friday, July 17th, 2020 AT 4:35 PM (Merged)
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SUGAREE53
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Sometimes I hear a buzzing sound when I turn on signal light and it doesnt work
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Friday, July 17th, 2020 AT 4:35 PM (Merged)
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Is the buzzing coming from the switch or under the dash?
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Friday, July 17th, 2020 AT 4:35 PM (Merged)
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SUGAREE53
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The dash I think
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Friday, July 17th, 2020 AT 4:35 PM (Merged)
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Try replacing the flasher. It could be the problem.
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Friday, July 17th, 2020 AT 4:35 PM (Merged)
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Thanks jacoband nickolas for your quick response
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Friday, July 17th, 2020 AT 4:35 PM (Merged)
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Let me know what you find. The flasher is a cheap part.
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Friday, July 17th, 2020 AT 4:35 PM (Merged)

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