flasher location please?

Does the sound change when you use the flashers? Do the lights flash in sequence with the sound? The flasher is interrogated into the hazard switch. Here are the instructions on how to change it out in the diagrams below. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Electrical problem
2005 Pontiac Grand Am 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

The clicking sound that the turn signal makes can be triggered by a bump in the road or by using the turn signal but it continues after the turn signal shuts off. Playing around with the 4 way flasher button can shut the noise off but the next bump turns it back on. It's a faster rate than when the turn signal is working. Got an estimate for $300 to replace the switch. Is the turn signal switch the problem and is it something that a good "backyard" mechanic can replace?

When it clicks fast, are any of the lights coming on?

The turn signal lights go off. It's just the noise that continues and seems to come from behind the hazard light button on the dask above the radio

I think the flasher is bad. Check with the local parts store, but I think on your year, it is part of the entire signa switch assemely or the hazard switch assembly. Check that and let me know what you find.

Joe

My lights on the dash and headlights as well as the tail lights seem to go a bit dim and then back to bright as though the turn signals are flashing, but none of the lights go out when this is happening. It's as though they have a pulse. I have installed a new battery which I have had checked, and is ok. I also had the altenator checked too and is ok. Can any one tell me what may be wrong? I'm afraid something is going out and would like to have it fixed before this happens. Also, at times my turn signal flasher clicks fast as though I have a bulb burnt out but don't. I think these two problems are related, but not sure. Thanks for any help.

try cleaning your battery terminal ends first and check condition of belt and tensioner, recommended replacement is 60k

Ok. Will try both suggestions and let you know how I made out. Thank you.

Hmac300. I replaced the side mount battery studs and made sure the holes where clean. The battery is new and checked out ok. I then replaced the belt and tensioner as you suggested. I bought this car used two months ago, and was sure this was never done till now. I still have the same problems with the lights going dim then bright again as though the turn signals are flashing and interfering with the system even though the signals aren't on. It is doing this on all four corners of the car as well with the dash lights, including the lights on the radio. Nothing I do seems to make any difference in the way the lights pulse. It's not like when you let off the gas and let it idle and the lights go dim or the heater fan slows if on. They actually pulse from bright to dim to bright again as though they are connected to the turn signals, and they all do it at the same time. They stay on, but lack of a better discription, they pulse. If you have any more suggestion, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.

try cleaning the battery to body ground at base of battery and near left headlamp make sure those have good contact.

Hmac300. Ok. Had to leave town, but will try what you suggested. I do think its something to do with a bad ground somewhere, so I'm hoping this idea fixes the problem. Will let you know either way. Thanks once again.

To Hmac300. I replaced the the ground wire with a new one. I still have the problem and now my turn signals flash quickly as though a bulb is out, but they all are ok. This doesn't happen all the time. Also, my stereo won't come on now. I'm guessing it's a safelock system or whatever they are called. I thought the 04 models used the VIN # and I had no problem when I disconnected the battery cables before to put new side terminals studs on. I surely am lost for an answer. This all must be something hooked together. I would be greatly in your debt if you can help with any more suggestions. Thanks.

tyr the last 4 digit os of vin if not you'll hav eot contact gm. as far as anything else I have no idea what to tell you sorry. i'd really need to look at this myself.

Hmac300. Ok. Will try. Thanks for your suggestions.

Electrical problem
2002 Pontiac Grand Am 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic
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turn signals work intermittently,when goes out there is no lighted indicator.could this be a bad flasher?

thanks

Could be the flasher or the turn signal fuse 10amp.

Do the hazards work?

[quote:0341e5c38b="Service Writer"]Do the hazards work?[/quote:0341e5c38b]

my turn signals are working intermittently. when the signals are working, i get the clicking sound of the signals, out of rhythm, even though the signal is not activated. I believe the flasher needs to be replaced.

Have you heard of this before on this vehicle? Also, where is the flasher located and how easy is it to replace?

The flasher is built into the hazards switch on these cars. To get at it, remove the bezel around the radio, remove the 3 screws holding in the hazard switch from behind and unplug.

Electrical problem
2001 Pontiac Grand Am 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

the turn signals in our car will sometimes work and sometimes not. we checked the fuses but they are fine. we just need to know the easiest way to change the signal flasher.

The turn signal flasher and the hazard flasher are both integrated in to the hazard warning switch on the dash,this is acually called a Hazard Warning module,there is a GM bulliten for this,it is acually a recall for the complaint your having, the GM bulliten # is 03043A and the dealership will replace the Hazard Warning switch module at no charge to you,GM knows about the failing switch and that is why they issued the recall on them,so i suggest you bring that car into the dealership so they can replace it at no charge parts and labor,bring the campaign number that i gave you that way theres no guesswork.

How do I remove the dash panel to remove the 4-Way flasher switch?

The Turn signal/hazard Flasher Module is Located inside the Hazard Switch. Pull radio Trim Panel/facade away from dash to access Hazard switch.
A Common problem is the flasher timer will click like the turn signals are on but the turn lever is in the neutral position.Before condemning the Hazard switch/timer, I recommend to first remove steering column cover to access Turn signal switch. Remove the 4 wire connector on top of switch. If clicking stops then replace or disassemble switch to clean contacts. The contacts wear and cause a fine copper connection and produce a situation as if the switch was activated.

You said to remove the radio trim panel/facade. This is the part I don't know how to do.

It is held in by clips, pull it out to unclip them. May need to use a flat bladed tool to assist with this

I have replaced my flasher 3 times and it still clicks. I believe it is something in the steering wheel, but I cannot remember the part name. Could you please advise.

not sure what the issue is..what do you mean it still clicks? it is clicking while not in operation?

the flasher makes a clicking noise when they are not on. it does it only when the car is running, but not all the time.

Ok, that's normally caused by a faulty turn signal (multi-function) switch, that is the part you use to operate the signals on and off.

Is that located in the steering wheel? Is that something I could do myself, or a mechanic? How much does the part usually run and labor?

the switch is the part that you actually twist / push to turn on the signals/wipers etc.. a new switch costs around $90 - $100 and labor costs would be around $50 - $60. Total should be no more than approx. $160 after parts and labor, I would suggest trying this repair yourself as it only involves disabling the air bag system then removing one mounting screw from the switch and disconnecting the electrical plug in to replace it. .