Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to!

rlith · 03-23-2004, 05:26 PM

Yes people, someone has finally done the Broken Hazard Switch repair because we were stupid when we pulled the dash bezel How-to!!!

This applies to all 95 -97... 98+ you need to remove the upper cover

Tools and Parts required:

Parts:
GM Hazard switch repair Kit part # 15174447

Tools:
Needle Nose Pliers

The hazard Switch kit will come with a small tube of dialectric grease. Smear this on the entire thing before installation.

First look at your old hazard hole. You should see it broken similar to this.

Reach in with your needle nose pliers and grasp the edge of the old switch
housing and pull upwards and remove.

You should now have the entire assembly out..

Now simply insert your new hazard switch in hole and push down firmly..

New Switch:

And wala! You're done... Your final repair should look like this.. (though less blurry unless you're not wearing glasses then it will look just like this!

Takes about 3 minutes. If you can't do this repair, you're a complete moron!

Enjoy!

pOrk · 03-24-2004, 11:27 AM

Your a complete moron for paying for the part and taking your time to do the labor - this is a factory recall part. It is replaced for FREE at yoru local Chevy dealer.

Nice how-to anyways...

Anakonda69 · 03-24-2004, 07:56 PM

its a recall? i can just go to any chevy dealer around my house and tell them it broke and get it fixed on my truck? i never knew...

***Jess*** · 03-24-2004, 09:18 PM

i didn't know either, so am i a moron ?

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ya know. i wonder how easy it would be to just take the switch out before breaking it ? then put it back in when the work is done.

rlith · 03-24-2004, 11:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Anakonda69

its a recall? i can just go to any chevy dealer around my house and tell them it broke and get it fixed on my truck? i never knew...

It's only a recall on a couple of years...

Got-20z · 03-24-2004, 11:34 PM

Nice How-to man :thumbup:
last pic is nice

rlith · 03-25-2004, 12:14 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Got-20z

Nice How-to man :thumbup:
last pic is nice

Appreciate it...

BLAZ1N · 03-27-2004, 02:48 AM

how the hell do all you people break this switch off?

removing the dash bezel is the only thing i could think of...but???

rlith · 03-27-2004, 06:54 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by blaz1n

how the hell do all you people break this switch off?

removing the dash bezel is the only thing i could think of...but???

That's pretty much what happenes... The proper way is to drop the steering column (remove the 2 15mm nuts under it) but it can be a pain... So with the pressure applied to the switch trying to remove the bezel without dropping the steering column, they tend to snap off...

Got-20z · 03-27-2004, 07:02 AM

Yea... i figure im pretty damn lucky on this one.. i've probably had my bezel out a total of 15-20 times for a lot of various shit and i haven't broke that damn piece yet

rlith · 03-27-2004, 09:27 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Got-20z

Yea... i figure im pretty damn lucky on this one.. i've probably had my bezel out a total of 15-20 times for a lot of various shit and i haven't broke that damn piece yet

Heh, you are one of the careful ones!

Anakonda69 · 04-08-2004, 08:04 PM

Just wanted to say that this was the easiest repair i have ever done....Many people told me my switch could not be replaced without replacing the whole directional assembly.....thanx for the info...part cost me 12 bux instead of the $275 directional assembly...

rlith · 04-08-2004, 09:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Anakonda69

Just wanted to say that this was the easiest repair i have ever done....Many people told me my switch could not be replaced without replacing the whole directional assembly.....thanx for the info...part cost me 12 bux instead of the $275 directional assembly...

Well glad I could help someone. That's what we're all here for

Got pics?

slammed s10 · 04-09-2004, 06:49 PM

Where you guys did go to get the hazard switch needed for cheap?

Criticalbeatdown95s · 04-09-2004, 06:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Anakonda69

Just wanted to say that this was the easiest repair i have ever done....Many people told me my switch could not be replaced without replacing the whole directional assembly.....thanx for the info...part cost me 12 bux instead of the $275 directional assembly...

Yea, called the dealer......like a few months ago for the part and told me I as SOL. I had to buy a new multi function switch.....so your'e telling me that's bullshit????? As of now I stuck a door panel piece in the hole and it works fine..........i'll have to attempt to call ANOTHER dealer then....cool

rlith · 04-09-2004, 07:50 PM

It's a dealer item only... Usually between 12 and 15 bux... The part number is listed at the beggining of the how-to. You DO NOT need the whole multifunction switch as demonstrated in the pics

cmorin543 · 04-27-2004, 07:55 PM

does anyone know what years this part was recalled on? I have a 95... Thanks!!!

rlith · 04-27-2004, 08:40 PM

95 wasn't included in the recall, you'll need to spend the 12 bux...

~~MetallicA~~ · 04-28-2004, 09:39 PM

i must me a complete moron because ive got my
column cover off and still cant get it to just
pull out, it aint just comin outta there

totallyblack97 · 05-13-2004, 01:03 AM

You can order this part from GM Parts Direct, it's $9.25 plus shipping.

Here is the link http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/ enter only the part number 15174447 in the search box at the top left and that will bring up the part. No having to hassle with the "morons" at the parts dept at the dealerships. This is a legitimate GM OEM parts distributor.

cmorin543 · 05-13-2004, 01:42 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by totallyblack97

No having to hassle with the "morons" at the parts dept at the dealerships. .

Hey, I resent that remark. I work at a GM Dealership in parts. The people in the parts Dept. ain't the morons, its the people that call up and don't know what they're lookin for.

KlumperSS · 05-13-2004, 11:39 AM

Is the switch black from gm parts direct....? cause the factory one is red?? that damn thing broke off and we ended up getting one from a 98+ s-10 at the junk yard and messed around with the connections to make it work the sprayer and wipers were like backwards....so we just replaced the whole hazard switch with the blinker stalk.. it was only $25 at the junk yard....100 at auto zone...but with this i think it would of saved us alotttttt of time.....

rlith · 05-14-2004, 08:22 PM

Yes, the replacement one is black...

look at my pics...

BigLarryT · 05-15-2004, 12:10 PM

I am EXTERMELY HAPPY I'm not the only one who did this. I broke my Hazard Switch about a year ago and REFUSE to pay $40-$80 bucks from the dealer for it. And Besides i didn't even know where to start wiith it. Thank You for posting this one.
Thank You,...

rlith · 05-16-2004, 08:08 AM

Seems a lot of people never knew about it... Glad I posted it...

1997S10SS · 05-16-2004, 08:21 AM

Great how-to I'll have to buy one when i get home. I'm getto i just stuck my tire gauge in there and rolled like that for almost 6months or more

rlith · 05-16-2004, 08:29 AM

LOL...Tire gauge!!!!!! Yeah, 12-15 bux isn't much for a fix...

cnip288 · 05-16-2004, 08:36 AM

This How To Needs To Have A Sticky So It At The Top!!! Great Info

TopElement · 05-20-2004, 10:04 PM

Thanks alot man. I went to the dealer and they said there was no way to do it but to replace the whole thing and i told them i had a part number and everything...finally i gave up and went to anopther dealer and didnt even tell them what was wrong i just asked for the part. It took me a long while to get around to but god damn it was so easy to replace. Well not at first. Did you know that the horn goes off if you dont discconet the battery lol. I learned the hard way so my horn was blaring for about 15 mintues while i found a wrench. It went in really really easy...like it just slid in.

It took me a sec to get the old Switch and the stalk or whatever it is that holds the switch. I ended up taking the whole bezel out and taking the steering colum apart just to realize i was pulling it out at the wrong angle...

Thanks alot man

jakedubb · 05-21-2004, 01:20 AM

Heh heh...I replaced the whole damn multi-function switch a couple of months ago. I found a new one on Ebay but it was still $100

. I did get a nice new clean turn/cruise lever out of it at least though. LOL! I'm just tryin to make myself feel better about the 100 bones, bear w/ me!

I'd say this is worthy of a sticky-icky!

rlith · 05-21-2004, 06:49 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by TopElement

Thanks alot man. I went to the dealer and they said there was no way to do it but to replace the whole thing and i told them i had a part number and everything...finally i gave up and went to anopther dealer and didnt even tell them what was wrong i just asked for the part. It took me a long while to get around to but god damn it was so easy to replace. Well not at first. Did you know that the horn goes off if you dont discconet the battery lol. I learned the hard way so my horn was blaring for about 15 mintues while i found a wrench. It went in really really easy...like it just slid in.

It took me a sec to get the old Switch and the stalk or whatever it is that holds the switch. I ended up taking the whole bezel out and taking the steering colum apart just to realize i was pulling it out at the wrong angle...

Thanks alot man

Before you installed it you should have taken it back to the other dealer and shoved it in his face! LOL

bobpony · 08-02-2004, 07:41 PM

The switch was $18 at my dealer, but my blazer is now fixed.

Thanks to this thread I avoided a $300-$400 dealer visit.

Bob

SLAMnoma95 · 08-06-2004, 07:22 PM

werd...everyone told me its like $300some odd dollars to replace the whole thing...which seemed funky to me

but ya...THANKS!!!...this will add to my projects along with the alt i fried the other day and the bumper cover that snapped !!!...oooh i love workin on my broke ass truck

SLAMnoma95 · 08-06-2004, 07:58 PM

btw...if the horn does go off, which i dunno if it does or not cuz i havent pulled it yet

you could just remove the horn fuse

...then pop it back in when done, way easier then disconnecting batt...plus you dont gotta reprogram all your shit on like a HU

Futuresweets10 · 08-07-2004, 01:27 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by pOrk

Your a complete moron for paying for the part and taking your time to do the labor - this is a factory recall part. It is replaced for FREE at yoru local Chevy dealer.

Nice how-to anyways...

Actually you are a complete moron. It was never a recall, just a service bulliten. A service bulliten is the same as a recall except for the consumer pays for the part. I went thought this and tried to get the dealer to fix this. Where I work we break a few a month (I dont, but other employees do)

Bagged4MyPleasure · 08-07-2004, 01:48 AM

Wow, this is VERY helpful/ Definately worthy of a sticky. Thanks for the info!

Mine broke over a year ago and I wrapped it and the steering column in electrical tape to keep it in place..LOL....although the electrical tape comes undone or loosens with heat (like a hot day).

aperry62 · 10-04-2004, 10:43 AM

Yeah I've been rollin like that for quite a while now, all tapped up. I went to the dealer and the parts man told me to buy a new switch $140. This will save an azz load of money.

Quote: Originally Posted by Bagged4MyPleasure

Wow, this is VERY helpful/ Definately worthy of a sticky. Thanks for the info!

Mine broke over a year ago and I wrapped it and the steering column in electrical tape to keep it in place..LOL....although the electrical tape comes undone or loosens with heat (like a hot day).

BigDuVall · 10-04-2004, 01:05 PM

I got one for free at a local junkyard!

95slabside · 10-05-2004, 04:59 AM

Forget the tire gauge, I jammed a screw in mine to stop it from leaving my turn signal on (now they don't work).

Thanks for the how-to, now I feel bad for buying a switch on evilBay for $100. Beats $350 from the stealer though, he was dying to sell me one, said he "had seven in stock". I wonder why?

BigLarryT · 10-05-2004, 08:02 AM

What years is the hazard switch a recall? I got a 96,...and mine is broke.damn dash bezel,...

rlith · 10-05-2004, 08:14 AM

It's not a recall, it's a tech builliten...

awdgsx92 · 10-21-2004, 03:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bagged4MyPleasure

Wow, this is VERY helpful/ Definately worthy of a sticky. Thanks for the info!

Mine broke over a year ago and I wrapped it and the steering column in electrical tape to keep it in place..LOL....although the electrical tape comes undone or loosens with heat (like a hot day).

LOL, i did the same thing...every once and a while either signal will go off, or the hazards....

off to get the peice 2 day
thanx a lot for this info--

rlith · 01-01-2005, 10:34 AM

Since this isn't a sticky, I'm just bumping this in case anyone is currently having a problem..

Xtreme03 · 01-01-2005, 11:09 AM

I've seen alot of people shove a little piece of cardboard infront of the switch and that seems to work, but now I'll have to tell my buddy about this. His broke a few months ago.

Alot of parts guys at dealerships get paid commission, so they'll try to sell you a $150 part over one that's just $15 anytime they think you don't know any better. They probably assume most people don't know that there's a cheaper fix than replacing the whole switch so they take advantage of it.....more money for them.

BigLarryT · 01-04-2005, 12:01 AM

Did it in 30 seconds

Must be genius,..lol

BigLarryT · 01-04-2005, 12:07 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Xtreme03

Alot of parts guys at dealerships get paid commission, so they'll try to sell you a $150 part over one that's just $15 anytime they think you don't know any better. They probably assume most people don't know that there's a cheaper fix than replacing the whole switch so they take advantage of it.....more money for them.

I used a paper clip until i read this thread. Also, they tried that shiznit with me. Oh u have to change the whole assembly,... say denied,...gimme my hazard switch.

rlith · 02-17-2005, 08:34 PM

Bumping this because I got some emails asking where it was... This needs to be made a sticky

SA-S10 · 03-03-2005, 07:32 PM

Got mine today @ Domingo Vara Chevrolet in San Antonio for $18.50 + Tax. Just go to the parts counter and ask for part # 15174447, I didn't have any problem with them trying to sell me something I didn't need. Took me about 2 min. to install. Now the stearing wheel on the other hand is a mofo!

rlith · 03-03-2005, 07:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SA-S10

Got mine today @ Domingo Vara Chevrolet in San Antonio for $18.50 + Tax. Just go to the parts counter and ask for part # 15174447, I didn't have any problem with them trying to sell me something I didn't need. Took me about 2 min. to install. Now the stearing wheel on the other hand is a mofo!

Why having probs with the steering wheel? (As I hijack my own thread)

SA-S10 · 03-03-2005, 09:23 PM

I replaced the stock wheel with an APC steering wheel. It turns out that the installation kit I had was missing parts. (Not to mention that I HAD an airbag!) Anyway, it took me about 3 hours to get it to work.

03-23-2004, 05:26 PM	#1
rlith Insane Network Engineer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,965 Location: Pittsburgh, PA. User is: OffLine	Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Yes people, someone has finally done the Broken Hazard Switch repair because we were stupid when we pulled the dash bezel How-to!!! This applies to all 95 -97... 98+ you need to remove the upper cover Tools and Parts required: Parts: GM Hazard switch repair Kit part # 15174447 Tools: Needle Nose Pliers The hazard Switch kit will come with a small tube of dialectric grease. Smear this on the entire thing before installation. First look at your old hazard hole. You should see it broken similar to this. Reach in with your needle nose pliers and grasp the edge of the old switch housing and pull upwards and remove. You should now have the entire assembly out.. Now simply insert your new hazard switch in hole and push down firmly.. New Switch: And wala! You're done... Your final repair should look like this.. (though less blurry unless you're not wearing glasses then it will look just like this! Takes about 3 minutes. If you can't do this repair, you're a complete moron! Enjoy! Last edited by orangesonoma : 05-04-2009 at 06:59 PM.
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03-24-2004, 11:27 AM	#2
pOrk I like MINE with NO shine Age: 25 Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 6,616 Location: Milwaukee, Wi User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Your a complete moron for paying for the part and taking your time to do the labor - this is a factory recall part. It is replaced for FREE at yoru local Chevy dealer. Nice how-to anyways...
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03-24-2004, 07:56 PM	#3
Anakonda69 Registered User Age: 27 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 325 Location: Dirty Stallis, WI User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! its a recall? i can just go to any chevy dealer around my house and tell them it broke and get it fixed on my truck? i never knew...
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03-24-2004, 11:28 PM	#5
rlith Insane Network Engineer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,965 Location: Pittsburgh, PA. User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Quote: Originally Posted by Anakonda69 its a recall? i can just go to any chevy dealer around my house and tell them it broke and get it fixed on my truck? i never knew... It's only a recall on a couple of years...
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03-24-2004, 11:34 PM	#6
Got-20z has committed suicide! Age: 27 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 11,945 Location: North East, Kentucky User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Nice How-to man :thumbup: last pic is nice
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03-25-2004, 12:14 AM	#7
rlith Insane Network Engineer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,965 Location: Pittsburgh, PA. User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Quote: Originally Posted by Got-20z Nice How-to man :thumbup: last pic is nice Appreciate it...
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03-27-2004, 02:48 AM	#8
BLAZ1N I'm probably drunk. Age: 25 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 8,651 Location: Miami Beach, FL User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! how the hell do all you people break this switch off? removing the dash bezel is the only thing i could think of...but???
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03-27-2004, 06:54 AM	#9
rlith Insane Network Engineer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,965 Location: Pittsburgh, PA. User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Quote: Originally Posted by blaz1n how the hell do all you people break this switch off? removing the dash bezel is the only thing i could think of...but??? That's pretty much what happenes... The proper way is to drop the steering column (remove the 2 15mm nuts under it) but it can be a pain... So with the pressure applied to the switch trying to remove the bezel without dropping the steering column, they tend to snap off...
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03-27-2004, 07:02 AM	#10
Got-20z has committed suicide! Age: 27 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 11,945 Location: North East, Kentucky User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Yea... i figure im pretty damn lucky on this one.. i've probably had my bezel out a total of 15-20 times for a lot of various shit and i haven't broke that damn piece yet
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03-27-2004, 09:27 AM	#11
rlith Insane Network Engineer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,965 Location: Pittsburgh, PA. User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Quote: Originally Posted by Got-20z Yea... i figure im pretty damn lucky on this one.. i've probably had my bezel out a total of 15-20 times for a lot of various shit and i haven't broke that damn piece yet Heh, you are one of the careful ones!
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04-08-2004, 08:04 PM	#12
Anakonda69 Registered User Age: 27 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 325 Location: Dirty Stallis, WI User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Just wanted to say that this was the easiest repair i have ever done....Many people told me my switch could not be replaced without replacing the whole directional assembly.....thanx for the info...part cost me 12 bux instead of the $275 directional assembly...
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04-08-2004, 09:16 PM	#13
rlith Insane Network Engineer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,965 Location: Pittsburgh, PA. User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Quote: Originally Posted by Anakonda69 Just wanted to say that this was the easiest repair i have ever done....Many people told me my switch could not be replaced without replacing the whole directional assembly.....thanx for the info...part cost me 12 bux instead of the $275 directional assembly... Well glad I could help someone. That's what we're all here for Got pics? Last edited by rlith : 04-08-2004 at 09:16 PM.
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04-09-2004, 06:49 PM	#14
slammed s10 Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 251 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Where you guys did go to get the hazard switch needed for cheap?
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04-09-2004, 06:58 PM	#15
Criticalbeatdown95s Plan Havin MF Age: 30 Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,996 Location: Dirty Glove User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Quote: Originally Posted by Anakonda69 Just wanted to say that this was the easiest repair i have ever done....Many people told me my switch could not be replaced without replacing the whole directional assembly.....thanx for the info...part cost me 12 bux instead of the $275 directional assembly... Yea, called the dealer......like a few months ago for the part and told me I as SOL. I had to buy a new multi function switch.....so your'e telling me that's bullshit????? As of now I stuck a door panel piece in the hole and it works fine..........i'll have to attempt to call ANOTHER dealer then....cool
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04-09-2004, 07:50 PM	#16
rlith Insane Network Engineer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,965 Location: Pittsburgh, PA. User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! It's a dealer item only... Usually between 12 and 15 bux... The part number is listed at the beggining of the how-to. You DO NOT need the whole multifunction switch as demonstrated in the pics
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04-27-2004, 07:55 PM	#17
cmorin543 Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 620 Location: North Smithfield, RI User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! does anyone know what years this part was recalled on? I have a 95... Thanks!!!
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04-27-2004, 08:40 PM	#18
rlith Insane Network Engineer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,965 Location: Pittsburgh, PA. User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! 95 wasn't included in the recall, you'll need to spend the 12 bux...
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04-28-2004, 09:39 PM	#19
~~MetallicA~~ I suck dick for loose change. Age: 30 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 770 Location: fl User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! i must me a complete moron because ive got my column cover off and still cant get it to just pull out, it aint just comin outta there
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05-13-2004, 01:03 AM	#20
totallyblack97 out to lunch Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 7 Location: San Francisco User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! You can order this part from GM Parts Direct, it's $9.25 plus shipping. Here is the link http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/ enter only the part number 15174447 in the search box at the top left and that will bring up the part. No having to hassle with the "morons" at the parts dept at the dealerships. This is a legitimate GM OEM parts distributor.
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05-13-2004, 01:42 AM	#21
cmorin543 Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 620 Location: North Smithfield, RI User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Quote: Originally Posted by totallyblack97 No having to hassle with the "morons" at the parts dept at the dealerships. . Hey, I resent that remark. I work at a GM Dealership in parts. The people in the parts Dept. ain't the morons, its the people that call up and don't know what they're lookin for.
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05-13-2004, 11:39 AM	#22
KlumperSS Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 117 Location: MI User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Is the switch black from gm parts direct....? cause the factory one is red?? that damn thing broke off and we ended up getting one from a 98+ s-10 at the junk yard and messed around with the connections to make it work the sprayer and wipers were like backwards....so we just replaced the whole hazard switch with the blinker stalk.. it was only $25 at the junk yard....100 at auto zone...but with this i think it would of saved us alotttttt of time.....
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05-14-2004, 08:22 PM	#23
rlith Insane Network Engineer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,965 Location: Pittsburgh, PA. User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Yes, the replacement one is black... look at my pics...
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05-15-2004, 12:10 PM	#24
BigLarryT Registered User Age: 27 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 277 Location: Morrow, OH User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! I am EXTERMELY HAPPY I'm not the only one who did this. I broke my Hazard Switch about a year ago and REFUSE to pay $40-$80 bucks from the dealer for it. And Besides i didn't even know where to start wiith it. Thank You for posting this one. Thank You,...
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05-16-2004, 08:08 AM	#25
rlith Insane Network Engineer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,965 Location: Pittsburgh, PA. User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Seems a lot of people never knew about it... Glad I posted it...
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05-16-2004, 08:21 AM	#26
1997S10SS 17" Rubber Slinger Age: 27 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 421 Location: Southeast MO User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Great how-to I'll have to buy one when i get home. I'm getto i just stuck my tire gauge in there and rolled like that for almost 6months or more
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05-16-2004, 08:29 AM	#27
rlith Insane Network Engineer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,965 Location: Pittsburgh, PA. User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! LOL...Tire gauge!!!!!! Yeah, 12-15 bux isn't much for a fix...
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05-16-2004, 08:36 AM	#28
cnip288 Mr Can't Keep An Avatar Age: 31 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 869 Location: Omaha, Nebraska User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! This How To Needs To Have A Sticky So It At The Top!!! Great Info
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05-20-2004, 10:04 PM	#29
TopElement Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 393 Location: NY User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Thanks alot man. I went to the dealer and they said there was no way to do it but to replace the whole thing and i told them i had a part number and everything...finally i gave up and went to anopther dealer and didnt even tell them what was wrong i just asked for the part. It took me a long while to get around to but god damn it was so easy to replace. Well not at first. Did you know that the horn goes off if you dont discconet the battery lol. I learned the hard way so my horn was blaring for about 15 mintues while i found a wrench. It went in really really easy...like it just slid in. It took me a sec to get the old Switch and the stalk or whatever it is that holds the switch. I ended up taking the whole bezel out and taking the steering colum apart just to realize i was pulling it out at the wrong angle... Thanks alot man
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05-21-2004, 01:20 AM	#30
jakedubb The f@$k you want foo? Age: 35 Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 851 Location: Seattle, WA User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Heh heh...I replaced the whole damn multi-function switch a couple of months ago. I found a new one on Ebay but it was still $100 . I did get a nice new clean turn/cruise lever out of it at least though. LOL! I'm just tryin to make myself feel better about the 100 bones, bear w/ me! I'd say this is worthy of a sticky-icky! Last edited by jakedubb : 05-21-2004 at 01:24 AM.
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05-21-2004, 06:49 AM	#31
rlith Insane Network Engineer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,965 Location: Pittsburgh, PA. User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Quote: Originally Posted by TopElement Thanks alot man. I went to the dealer and they said there was no way to do it but to replace the whole thing and i told them i had a part number and everything...finally i gave up and went to anopther dealer and didnt even tell them what was wrong i just asked for the part. It took me a long while to get around to but god damn it was so easy to replace. Well not at first. Did you know that the horn goes off if you dont discconet the battery lol. I learned the hard way so my horn was blaring for about 15 mintues while i found a wrench. It went in really really easy...like it just slid in. It took me a sec to get the old Switch and the stalk or whatever it is that holds the switch. I ended up taking the whole bezel out and taking the steering colum apart just to realize i was pulling it out at the wrong angle... Thanks alot man Before you installed it you should have taken it back to the other dealer and shoved it in his face! LOL
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08-02-2004, 07:41 PM	#32
bobpony Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! The switch was $18 at my dealer, but my blazer is now fixed. Thanks to this thread I avoided a $300-$400 dealer visit. Bob
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08-06-2004, 07:22 PM	#33
SLAMnoma95 SK= Midwest's Elite Age: 22 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 4,907 Location: Detroit User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! werd...everyone told me its like $300some odd dollars to replace the whole thing...which seemed funky to me but ya...THANKS!!!...this will add to my projects along with the alt i fried the other day and the bumper cover that snapped !!!...oooh i love workin on my broke ass truck Last edited by SLAMnoma95 : 08-06-2004 at 07:23 PM.
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08-06-2004, 07:58 PM	#34
SLAMnoma95 SK= Midwest's Elite Age: 22 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 4,907 Location: Detroit User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! btw...if the horn does go off, which i dunno if it does or not cuz i havent pulled it yet you could just remove the horn fuse ...then pop it back in when done, way easier then disconnecting batt...plus you dont gotta reprogram all your shit on like a HU
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08-07-2004, 01:27 AM	#35
Futuresweets10 former title junky mod Age: 23 Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 6,453 Location: Biloxi MS User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Quote: Originally Posted by pOrk Your a complete moron for paying for the part and taking your time to do the labor - this is a factory recall part. It is replaced for FREE at yoru local Chevy dealer. Nice how-to anyways... Actually you are a complete moron. It was never a recall, just a service bulliten. A service bulliten is the same as a recall except for the consumer pays for the part. I went thought this and tried to get the dealer to fix this. Where I work we break a few a month (I dont, but other employees do)
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08-07-2004, 01:48 AM	#36
Bagged4MyPleasure illusivedreams.org Age: 33 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,878 Location: Saudi, CO User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Wow, this is VERY helpful/ Definately worthy of a sticky. Thanks for the info! Mine broke over a year ago and I wrapped it and the steering column in electrical tape to keep it in place..LOL....although the electrical tape comes undone or loosens with heat (like a hot day).
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