Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to!

rlith · 03-03-2005, 08:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SA-S10

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.

Hope you never get ticketed for that! That's a 10k fine!

cmorin543 · 03-03-2005, 11:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by rlith

Hope you never get ticketed for that! That's a 10k fine!

damn, thats alot o $$$... my airbag doesn't work now anyway ever since i swaped the engine and fried half the computer...lol

SA-S10 · 03-04-2005, 12:01 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by rlith

Hope you never get ticketed for that! That's a 10k fine!

Here is what I got from the Texas DPS Site:

§ 547.614. RESTRICTIONS ON AIRBAGS. (a) A person
commits an offense if the person knowingly:
(1) installs or purports to install an airbag in a
vehicle; and
(2) does not install an airbag that meets all
applicable federal safety regulations for an airbag installed in a
vehicle of that make, model, and year.
(b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.

It's the only mention of airbags in the transportation code, and I don't think this applies to me.

Deviant Mini · 03-04-2005, 01:55 AM

that may work almost as good as the mexican guy that came in the other day and had paper folded up and jammed in there.

rlith · 03-04-2005, 06:33 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by SA-S10

Here is what I got from the Texas DPS Site:

§ 547.614. RESTRICTIONS ON AIRBAGS. (a) A person
commits an offense if the person knowingly:
(1) installs or purports to install an airbag in a
vehicle; and
(2) does not install an airbag that meets all
applicable federal safety regulations for an airbag installed in a
vehicle of that make, model, and year.
(b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.

It's the only mention of airbags in the transportation code, and I don't think this applies to me.

Check the federal Statutes...Federal statutes is where it really nails you.

SA-S10 · 03-04-2005, 09:35 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by rlith

Check the federal Statutes...Federal statutes is where it really nails you.

This is what I found on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Web Site:

"Since model year 1998, all passenger cars are required to have frontal air bags for the driver and the right front passenger seating positions. Starting in model year 1999, all light trucks (pickups, vans and SUVs) are required to have frontal air bags for the driver and the right front passenger."

I have a 1996 S-10.

rlith · 03-04-2005, 09:41 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by SA-S10

This is what I found on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Web Site:

"Since model year 1998, all passenger cars are required to have frontal air bags for the driver and the right front passenger seating positions. Starting in model year 1999, all light trucks (pickups, vans and SUVs) are required to have frontal air bags for the driver and the right front passenger."

I have a 1996 S-10.

That site isn't going to give you the statute in question...I don't have the exact statute number (check your local public library) But essentially it says that it is unlawful to remove an airbag from an airbag equipped vehicle...Fines can be up to 10,000.

1cln_sdime · 03-07-2005, 09:30 PM

im very glad i seen this it saved me 100 b/c i was about to order a new switch but im going to order this part tomorrow thanx. this should be sticky

rlith · 03-18-2005, 06:40 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 1cln_sdime

im very glad i seen this it saved me 100 b/c i was about to order a new switch but im going to order this part tomorrow thanx. this should be sticky

How'd it work out?

BigDuVall · 03-18-2005, 10:31 AM

Go to a junkyard and just yank one out with some pliers. They'll probably charge you $5, or you could just slip it into your pocket.

rlith · 03-18-2005, 03:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by BigDuVall

Go to a junkyard and just yank one out with some pliers. They'll probably charge you $5, or you could just slip it into your pocket.

So the solution is to steal?

BigDuVall · 03-18-2005, 09:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by rlith

So the solution is to steal?

Well, just for those people who think $5 is too much!

SA-S10 · 03-18-2005, 11:49 PM

Most of the "pick it yourself" places charge you a dollar or two to get in anyway. Just my 2 cents, I am not for or against stealing.

BrianB 0psi · 04-02-2005, 06:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by KlumperSS

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.....

Thats funny...
I broke my switch and never thought about fixing it. But hell yeah i'm glad there is a cheap way of fixing it. oh yeah nice how-to

PHLATND96 · 04-06-2005, 12:20 PM

Ok Im Not Tryin To Be A Dumba$$ Here, But If This Hazard Switch Is Broken....will This Cause Your Turn Signals To Not Work Also???

rlith · 04-06-2005, 12:22 PM

It can...

PHLATND96 · 04-06-2005, 12:44 PM

Well When I Bought The Truck I Seen The Hazard Switch Musta Been Broke, Cuz He Has Electrical Tape Around The Column Holding The Hazard Switch In? ...but My Turn Signals Dont Work? So I Need To Check The Fuse Box To See If He Removed The Fuses...if Not Im Hoping By Replacing The Hazard Switch It Will Correct My Problem?

SA-S10 · 04-06-2005, 04:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by PHLATND96

Well When I Bought The Truck I Seen The Hazard Switch Musta Been Broke, Cuz He Has Electrical Tape Around The Column Holding The Hazard Switch In? ...but My Turn Signals Dont Work? So I Need To Check The Fuse Box To See If He Removed The Fuses...if Not Im Hoping By Replacing The Hazard Switch It Will Correct My Problem?

It should, if not check the flasher to see if it's there. When my hazard switch broke I had to take out the flasher until I realized how to stop the lights from flashing (I shoved a piece of plastic in the switch until I got it replaced). Hope this helps.

PHLATND96 · 04-07-2005, 08:21 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by SA-S10

It should, if not check the flasher to see if it's there. When my hazard switch broke I had to take out the flasher until I realized how to stop the lights from flashing (I shoved a piece of plastic in the switch until I got it replaced). Hope this helps.

Where is the flacher located on a 96'????doh!!!!!!
is it on the fuse box panel?

rlith · 04-07-2005, 08:28 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by PHLATND96

Where is the flacher located on a 96'????doh!!!!!!
is it on the fuse box panel?

Behind the knee panel just to the left of the power outlet/cigarette lighter. You will see 2, the one of the left is the blinker relay, the one on the right is hazards..

PHLATND96 · 04-07-2005, 08:36 AM

thanks...well im assuming il need the blinker relay since its my turn signals im worried bout....... but i wont know if thats bad until i install the replacement hazard switch....this was a great how-to...it only took me like 5 mins to yank that lil' bugger outta there....just gotta hit up a GM Parts Dept for the switch...LOL

THANKS FOR THE INFO

thegreat682 · 05-05-2005, 06:40 PM

Thanks for this guide! I was tired of rollin' with duct tape.

Corey497 · 07-03-2005, 02:04 AM

MINE DIDNT WORK!!!!
on the first attempt only the right side blinked
returned it for same PART different PART NUMBER
and...... neither worked!! you guys that replaced it does it still work for you???

devilman13xx · 07-03-2005, 02:14 AM

wiggle it a bit, i still have the factory one but sometime if it hit the hazards my blinkers will be screwy till i wiggle the switch

SA-S10 · 07-03-2005, 02:53 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Corey497

MINE DIDNT WORK!!!!
on the first attempt only the right side blinked
returned it for same PART different PART NUMBER
and...... neither worked!! you guys that replaced it does it still work for you???

Mine still works. Been going strong for a couple of months. Did you add the electrical greese? Sorry, don't know what else to add.

L8R

rlith · 07-03-2005, 06:34 AM

Did you slather it in electrical grease? Any other debri left in there?

toybreaker · 07-04-2005, 08:01 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by PHLATND96

Well When I Bought The Truck I Seen The Hazard Switch Musta Been Broke, Cuz He Has Electrical Tape Around The Column Holding The Hazard Switch In? ...but My Turn Signals Dont Work? So I Need To Check The Fuse Box To See If He Removed The Fuses...if Not Im Hoping By Replacing The Hazard Switch It Will Correct My Problem?

I must be the president of the HOOPTY Dime club. I bought mine with a wood screw put into the column to hold the Hazard switch in the off position. When i hit my brakes all my directionals light up, my turn signals no longer work and when i turn my ventilation switch to anything but off my dash goes crazy.

Going to go buy that part today(if i can find a parts department open that is)
and install it.

rlith · 07-04-2005, 08:16 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by toybreaker

I must be the president of the HOOPTY Dime club. I bought mine with a wood screw put into the column to hold the Hazard switch in the off position. When i hit my brakes all my directionals light up, my turn signals no longer work and when i turn my ventilation switch to anything but off my dash goes crazy.

Going to go buy that part today(if i can find a parts department open that is)
and install it.

Let us know how it turns out!

jason_r83 · 07-04-2005, 09:51 PM

well, I tried this several months ago and kinda forgot about it. I could'nt seem to get my old one out. On top of that, I "test" fitted the replacement one, and there is no way it would even fit in there. It was too big. Maybe the parts guy mixed it up? Maybe I'll try it again someday...

P.S. Right now I have a screwdriver wedged in between the switch. If it's not in the exact position, my horn will go off, my flashers would go on, and sometimes my turn signals would stay on only when I pressed on the brake, otherwise, they didnt work at all.

rlith · 07-05-2005, 06:21 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by jason_r83

well, I tried this several months ago and kinda forgot about it. I could'nt seem to get my old one out. On top of that, I "test" fitted the replacement one, and there is no way it would even fit in there. It was too big. Maybe the parts guy mixed it up? Maybe I'll try it again someday...

P.S. Right now I have a screwdriver wedged in between the switch. If it's not in the exact position, my horn will go off, my flashers would go on, and sometimes my turn signals would stay on only when I pressed on the brake, otherwise, they didnt work at all.

If you look at the pic you have to pull the old swicth out. If you got the part number listed at the beggining of this thread it does fit.

toybreaker · 07-05-2005, 03:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by rlith

Let us know how it turns out!

Well the new switch is in. Slathered in that tan goop. My directionals don't light up when i hit the brakes unless the turn signal switch is in that position. I.E. right blinker right tail light when brakes are applied. So i am gonna trouble shoot the flasher now. If that doesn't fix the blinkers i am gonna call in a favor and have my ASE mechanic buddy trouble shoot it. I have replaced the A/C controls, and the hazard switch. Probly gonna replace the little round thing that makes the signals flash too. After that all i have left is the turn signal switch. Not looking forward to that. Hopefully it is just the Round thing.

03-03-2005, 08:39 PM	#51
rlith Insane Network Engineer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,967 Location: Pittsburgh, PA. User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Quote: Originally Posted by SA-S10 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. Hope you never get ticketed for that! That's a 10k fine!
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03-03-2005, 11:27 PM	#52
cmorin543 Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 618 Location: Warren, RI User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Quote: Originally Posted by rlith Hope you never get ticketed for that! That's a 10k fine! damn, thats alot o $$$... my airbag doesn't work now anyway ever since i swaped the engine and fried half the computer...lol
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03-04-2005, 12:01 AM	#53
SA-S10 Rev. Horton Heat Saves! Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 81 Location: San Antonio, TX User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Quote: Originally Posted by rlith Hope you never get ticketed for that! That's a 10k fine! Here is what I got from the Texas DPS Site: § 547.614. RESTRICTIONS ON AIRBAGS. (a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly: (1) installs or purports to install an airbag in a vehicle; and (2) does not install an airbag that meets all applicable federal safety regulations for an airbag installed in a vehicle of that make, model, and year. (b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor. It's the only mention of airbags in the transportation code, and I don't think this applies to me.
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03-04-2005, 01:55 AM	#54
Deviant Mini DRIVIN A PERVERTABLE Age: 34 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 7,015 Location: KANEOHE, HAWAI'I User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! that may work almost as good as the mexican guy that came in the other day and had paper folded up and jammed in there.
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03-04-2005, 06:33 AM	#55
rlith Insane Network Engineer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,967 Location: Pittsburgh, PA. User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Quote: Originally Posted by SA-S10 Here is what I got from the Texas DPS Site: § 547.614. RESTRICTIONS ON AIRBAGS. (a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly: (1) installs or purports to install an airbag in a vehicle; and (2) does not install an airbag that meets all applicable federal safety regulations for an airbag installed in a vehicle of that make, model, and year. (b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor. It's the only mention of airbags in the transportation code, and I don't think this applies to me. Check the federal Statutes...Federal statutes is where it really nails you.
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03-04-2005, 09:35 AM	#56
SA-S10 Rev. Horton Heat Saves! Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 81 Location: San Antonio, TX User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Quote: Originally Posted by rlith Check the federal Statutes...Federal statutes is where it really nails you. This is what I found on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Web Site: "Since model year 1998, all passenger cars are required to have frontal air bags for the driver and the right front passenger seating positions. Starting in model year 1999, all light trucks (pickups, vans and SUVs) are required to have frontal air bags for the driver and the right front passenger." I have a 1996 S-10.
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03-04-2005, 09:41 AM	#57
rlith Insane Network Engineer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,967 Location: Pittsburgh, PA. User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Quote: Originally Posted by SA-S10 This is what I found on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Web Site: "Since model year 1998, all passenger cars are required to have frontal air bags for the driver and the right front passenger seating positions. Starting in model year 1999, all light trucks (pickups, vans and SUVs) are required to have frontal air bags for the driver and the right front passenger." I have a 1996 S-10. That site isn't going to give you the statute in question...I don't have the exact statute number (check your local public library) But essentially it says that it is unlawful to remove an airbag from an airbag equipped vehicle...Fines can be up to 10,000.
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03-07-2005, 09:30 PM	#58
1cln_sdime Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 784 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! im very glad i seen this it saved me 100 b/c i was about to order a new switch but im going to order this part tomorrow thanx. this should be sticky
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03-18-2005, 06:40 AM	#59
rlith Insane Network Engineer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,967 Location: Pittsburgh, PA. User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Quote: Originally Posted by 1cln_sdime im very glad i seen this it saved me 100 b/c i was about to order a new switch but im going to order this part tomorrow thanx. this should be sticky How'd it work out?
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03-18-2005, 10:31 AM	#60
BigDuVall Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 595 Location: North Augusta, SC User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Go to a junkyard and just yank one out with some pliers. They'll probably charge you $5, or you could just slip it into your pocket.
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03-18-2005, 03:51 PM	#61
rlith Insane Network Engineer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,967 Location: Pittsburgh, PA. User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Quote: Originally Posted by BigDuVall Go to a junkyard and just yank one out with some pliers. They'll probably charge you $5, or you could just slip it into your pocket. So the solution is to steal?
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03-18-2005, 09:54 PM	#62
BigDuVall Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 595 Location: North Augusta, SC User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Quote: Originally Posted by rlith So the solution is to steal? Well, just for those people who think $5 is too much!
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03-18-2005, 11:49 PM	#63
SA-S10 Rev. Horton Heat Saves! Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 81 Location: San Antonio, TX User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Most of the "pick it yourself" places charge you a dollar or two to get in anyway. Just my 2 cents, I am not for or against stealing.
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04-02-2005, 06:47 PM	#64
BrianB 0psi Registered Minitrucker Age: 23 Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 82 Location: KY User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Quote: Originally Posted by KlumperSS 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..... Thats funny... I broke my switch and never thought about fixing it. But hell yeah i'm glad there is a cheap way of fixing it. oh yeah nice how-to
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07-10-2005, 12:12 PM	#82
toybreaker

04-06-2005, 12:20 PM	#65
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04-06-2005, 12:22 PM	#66
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04-06-2005, 12:44 PM	#67
PHLATND96 Still Under CoNsTruCTioN Age: 34 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 84 Location: A-TOWN ,OHIO....thats Akron for all who need to know User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Well When I Bought The Truck I Seen The Hazard Switch Musta Been Broke, Cuz He Has Electrical Tape Around The Column Holding The Hazard Switch In? ...but My Turn Signals Dont Work? So I Need To Check The Fuse Box To See If He Removed The Fuses...if Not Im Hoping By Replacing The Hazard Switch It Will Correct My Problem?
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04-06-2005, 04:29 PM	#68
SA-S10 Rev. Horton Heat Saves! Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 81 Location: San Antonio, TX User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Quote: Originally Posted by PHLATND96 Well When I Bought The Truck I Seen The Hazard Switch Musta Been Broke, Cuz He Has Electrical Tape Around The Column Holding The Hazard Switch In? ...but My Turn Signals Dont Work? So I Need To Check The Fuse Box To See If He Removed The Fuses...if Not Im Hoping By Replacing The Hazard Switch It Will Correct My Problem? It should, if not check the flasher to see if it's there. When my hazard switch broke I had to take out the flasher until I realized how to stop the lights from flashing (I shoved a piece of plastic in the switch until I got it replaced). Hope this helps.
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04-07-2005, 08:21 AM	#69
PHLATND96 Still Under CoNsTruCTioN Age: 34 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 84 Location: A-TOWN ,OHIO....thats Akron for all who need to know User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Quote: Originally Posted by SA-S10 It should, if not check the flasher to see if it's there. When my hazard switch broke I had to take out the flasher until I realized how to stop the lights from flashing (I shoved a piece of plastic in the switch until I got it replaced). Hope this helps. Where is the flacher located on a 96'????doh!!!!!! is it on the fuse box panel?
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04-07-2005, 08:28 AM	#70
rlith Insane Network Engineer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,967 Location: Pittsburgh, PA. User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Quote: Originally Posted by PHLATND96 Where is the flacher located on a 96'????doh!!!!!! is it on the fuse box panel? Behind the knee panel just to the left of the power outlet/cigarette lighter. You will see 2, the one of the left is the blinker relay, the one on the right is hazards..
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04-07-2005, 08:36 AM	#71
PHLATND96 Still Under CoNsTruCTioN Age: 34 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 84 Location: A-TOWN ,OHIO....thats Akron for all who need to know User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! thanks...well im assuming il need the blinker relay since its my turn signals im worried bout....... but i wont know if thats bad until i install the replacement hazard switch....this was a great how-to...it only took me like 5 mins to yank that lil' bugger outta there....just gotta hit up a GM Parts Dept for the switch...LOL THANKS FOR THE INFO
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05-05-2005, 06:40 PM	#72
thegreat682 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Thanks for this guide! I was tired of rollin' with duct tape.
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07-03-2005, 02:04 AM	#73
Corey497 ONLY 95MPH ?!?!?!?! Age: 30 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 197 Location: Buffalo, NY User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! MINE DIDNT WORK!!!! on the first attempt only the right side blinked returned it for same PART different PART NUMBER and...... neither worked!! you guys that replaced it does it still work for you???
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07-03-2005, 02:14 AM	#74
devilman13xx Same Poop,Different Scoop Age: 28 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,100 Location: Daytona Beach User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! wiggle it a bit, i still have the factory one but sometime if it hit the hazards my blinkers will be screwy till i wiggle the switch
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07-03-2005, 02:53 AM	#75
SA-S10 Rev. Horton Heat Saves! Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 81 Location: San Antonio, TX User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Quote: Originally Posted by Corey497 MINE DIDNT WORK!!!! on the first attempt only the right side blinked returned it for same PART different PART NUMBER and...... neither worked!! you guys that replaced it does it still work for you??? Mine still works. Been going strong for a couple of months. Did you add the electrical greese? Sorry, don't know what else to add. L8R
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07-03-2005, 06:34 AM	#76
rlith Insane Network Engineer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,967 Location: Pittsburgh, PA. User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Did you slather it in electrical grease? Any other debri left in there?
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07-04-2005, 08:01 AM	#77
toybreaker Mechanical Mortician Age: 35 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 75 Location: Socal User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Quote: Originally Posted by PHLATND96 Well When I Bought The Truck I Seen The Hazard Switch Musta Been Broke, Cuz He Has Electrical Tape Around The Column Holding The Hazard Switch In? ...but My Turn Signals Dont Work? So I Need To Check The Fuse Box To See If He Removed The Fuses...if Not Im Hoping By Replacing The Hazard Switch It Will Correct My Problem? I must be the president of the HOOPTY Dime club. I bought mine with a wood screw put into the column to hold the Hazard switch in the off position. When i hit my brakes all my directionals light up, my turn signals no longer work and when i turn my ventilation switch to anything but off my dash goes crazy. Going to go buy that part today(if i can find a parts department open that is) and install it.
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07-04-2005, 08:16 AM	#78
rlith Insane Network Engineer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,967 Location: Pittsburgh, PA. User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Quote: Originally Posted by toybreaker I must be the president of the HOOPTY Dime club. I bought mine with a wood screw put into the column to hold the Hazard switch in the off position. When i hit my brakes all my directionals light up, my turn signals no longer work and when i turn my ventilation switch to anything but off my dash goes crazy. Going to go buy that part today(if i can find a parts department open that is) and install it. Let us know how it turns out!
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07-04-2005, 09:51 PM	#79
jason_r83 I need a sponsor Age: 23 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,275 Location: wellborn, Florida User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! well, I tried this several months ago and kinda forgot about it. I could'nt seem to get my old one out. On top of that, I "test" fitted the replacement one, and there is no way it would even fit in there. It was too big. Maybe the parts guy mixed it up? Maybe I'll try it again someday... P.S. Right now I have a screwdriver wedged in between the switch. If it's not in the exact position, my horn will go off, my flashers would go on, and sometimes my turn signals would stay on only when I pressed on the brake, otherwise, they didnt work at all.
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07-05-2005, 06:21 AM	#80
rlith Insane Network Engineer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,967 Location: Pittsburgh, PA. User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Quote: Originally Posted by jason_r83 well, I tried this several months ago and kinda forgot about it. I could'nt seem to get my old one out. On top of that, I "test" fitted the replacement one, and there is no way it would even fit in there. It was too big. Maybe the parts guy mixed it up? Maybe I'll try it again someday... P.S. Right now I have a screwdriver wedged in between the switch. If it's not in the exact position, my horn will go off, my flashers would go on, and sometimes my turn signals would stay on only when I pressed on the brake, otherwise, they didnt work at all. If you look at the pic you have to pull the old swicth out. If you got the part number listed at the beggining of this thread it does fit.
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07-05-2005, 03:02 PM	#81
toybreaker Mechanical Mortician Age: 35 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 75 Location: Socal User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Quote: Originally Posted by rlith Let us know how it turns out! Well the new switch is in. Slathered in that tan goop. My directionals don't light up when i hit the brakes unless the turn signal switch is in that position. I.E. right blinker right tail light when brakes are applied. So i am gonna trouble shoot the flasher now. If that doesn't fix the blinkers i am gonna call in a favor and have my ASE mechanic buddy trouble shoot it. I have replaced the A/C controls, and the hazard switch. Probly gonna replace the little round thing that makes the signals flash too. After that all i have left is the turn signal switch. Not looking forward to that. Hopefully it is just the Round thing.
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