99 Aurora flashing lights and clicking

1999 OLDSMOBILE
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HUGH
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I have a 1999 Aurora with 95,000 miles. When turned off a clicking noise can be heard in the steering column and the lights will flash. This can go on all night. What could it be?
Sep 10, 2007 at 12:27 PM
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3000GTRACER1
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I know I am a new member, but trust me I had this problem with my own 1999 Aurora quite soon after I purchased it used. Simply go underneath the dash, I don't quite remember if there is a cover or not, but either way, there is a wiring harness underneath it. It is about directly underneath the steering column. Within the wiring harness happens to be two quite oddly placed fuses. They are the same rating and regular fuses as in any other car, and can blow as such. These fuses are completely separate from any of the fuses on the side of the dashboard, or underneath the seats and do not coincide with their functions. These two fuses can also become rusty in which you can either replace them and/or clean them up and their slot with a wire brush. The problem should go away immediately. Good luck. The security light should go off as well.
Mar 9, 2009 at 4:43 PM
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SYDANDWILLSDAD
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I just fixed my 99 Aurora which had this very problem. It is not the fuse box it is your multi-function switch in the steering column. I used contact cleaner and compressed air and it stopped. There are precise instructions on how to do this on this website. Good luck.
May 25, 2009 at 8:24 PM
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