Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to!

toybreaker · 11-12-2005, 06:11 PM

yes $335

99ExtremeSS · 01-09-2006, 10:21 PM

Got damn i'm glad i found this. You people are the sh*t.

toybreaker · 01-11-2006, 03:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by toybreaker

Heh My electrical woes went off the deep end. I still have intermittent blinking issues(pulled the directional fuse. Both flashers are new)
It seems i have a bad ground in either my dash harness or blinker switch wiring.
I have replaced the computers(the one under the dash and the one in the kick panel) since they are installed they are used and not returnable. Can anyone tell me where the grounds are for to the dash items?
I have removed cleaned and reattached the harness grounds under the hood.
I still have the a/c heater issue where when it runs all the dash goes dead except the tach when the hvac switch is anywhere but off.
And now it doesn't run at all. Turn the key on and get no fuel pump kick in or spark when cranking.

anyone?

Turns out the Black box attached to the ignition switch was shorted. I accidently gave it a whack when replacing the Multifunction with a known good one brought all the lights in the dash on again. So i have spent and obscene amount of money on stuff that didn't need to be replaced.

firefighter_0029 · 01-14-2006, 06:14 AM

I am so glad I found this just now. I broke mine off and the damn hazzard lights won't shut off. (I had to change the bulb for the high beam indicator, Tired of getting the high beams from other driver's because I forget to turn the damn things off)

I am so glad I'm not the only Dumbass that did this. I ordered the whole thing from the parts store. $245 I'm sure as hell not picking that thing up tomarrow. Off to the Dealer I go.

YOU ARE AWESOME!!!

firefighter_0029 · 01-14-2006, 01:22 PM

Where did you find it on ebay? Yurns out I need the whole thing

rlith · 01-14-2006, 06:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by firefighter_0029

Where did you find it on ebay? Yurns out I need the whole thing

How come you need the whole thing?

firefighter_0029 · 01-15-2006, 12:45 AM

I tried to take a pic to show you guys but I can't get a good angle on it. One of the little copper pieces in the inside of the hole where the hazzard button goes is broke. I don't have brake lights or turn signals?

If someone has one with a broken hazzard button I'll take it. I got the repair kit yesterday. Mine is also black instead of red.

firefighter_0029 · 01-15-2006, 01:24 AM

Can you check for me if this is the same part # as a Silverado 95-98? GMPartsDirect says it is but the parts store says there 2 differant part #'s.

firefighter_0029 · 01-18-2006, 02:18 AM

I found out htey are the same. Escalades, Full Size trucks, and Astro Vans from 95-98 are the same as the S10, Jimmy, Sonoma, And Blazer 95-97.

If anyone needs a Hazzard Switch I have Red and Black. 2 of each. I'll sell them for $10 w/ Shipping.

draggin350sonoma · 01-18-2006, 02:50 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by firefighter_0029

I found out htey are the same. Escalades, Full Size trucks, and Astro Vans from 95-98 are the same as the S10, Jimmy, Sonoma, And Blazer 95-97.

If anyone needs a Hazzard Switch I have Red and Black. 2 of each. I'll sell them for $10 w/ Shipping.

PM sent. Just broke mine 10 minutes ago

I just got my painless wiring harness in a few days ago and had all the signals and lights working and I broke it test fitting my custom dash. Thanks to the forum for saving me some cash!

K-1HybridVorteX · 01-21-2006, 08:48 PM

does anyone knows exactly how does the hazard switch work? what do I mean is that I broke mine and followed the steps on the forum on how to replace ..which worked great; however it always makes me wonder if the broken switch would have worked if I had super glued the red piece back on top of the switch ? no...if no why not? I looked at the broken switch vs the new switch and they look exactly the same as in where it broke, seems like some super heavy super glue would have done it

k1

96 Dime · 01-28-2006, 10:46 AM

Mine is broken, but I dont got no screw driver or anything in it, its fine..

I cant see why the hazard switch would be screwin' up my brake lights..

Im going to replace it this weekend, thanks!

96 Dime · 01-28-2006, 10:55 AM

Just called the dealer the switch is $24

rlith · 01-28-2006, 08:47 PM

The reason the hazard switch and to an overall extention, the multifunction switch can cause brake light issues is because it's all tied into the same circuits. Going with just the hazard switch to start is far better than spending 250 on the multifunction switch... It's at least worth a shot.

96 Dime · 01-28-2006, 09:30 PM

Yeah I installed it today with no problem now I have to see if my brake light fails.. if it does its prolly my brake switch, i checked the fuse and the bulb and they are all fine..

anyone know how much a brake switch costs approx.?

Benush · 02-02-2006, 03:21 PM

Accept my thanks, too! Yesterday trying to reinstall the dash piece I broke the switch and found this fantastic fix! $16+ and a few minutes later, life is good Unlike some other post, the local Chevrolet shop didn't try to "upsell" me anything. They brought out the part and asked if that's what I needed and I was ready to roll.

Thanks again for the great pictures and inexpensive fix.

bill 4.3l 5spd · 02-07-2006, 07:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by rlith

The reason the hazard switch and to an overall extention, the multifunction switch can cause brake light issues is because it's all tied into the same circuits. Going with just the hazard switch to start is far better than spending 250 on the multifunction switch... It's at least worth a shot.

i had a problem on my wife's 97 blazer with the brake lights, both lower brake lights and the 4 ways didnt work either. but the 3rd brake light worked. i called a dealer w/ this part # and it turns out it was a recall for that problem on certain blazers jimmy's and envoys

hope that helps someone too

doc_rage · 02-08-2006, 06:28 PM

Rlith! Thank you so damn much!

I broke the switch removing the bezel. I got as far as pulling the airbag, the column covers, etc and was ready to order a new turn signal assembly online, when I read this. Thanks again!

Just ordered it from gmpartsdirect.....crumbs, didn't realize it would take a week! Blah....guess I better be careful with the braking, etc.

rudefyet · 02-26-2006, 05:07 PM

pics no workie....anyone have this guide saved to their hd?

I NEED HELP!!!

rlith · 02-26-2006, 06:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by rudefyet

pics no workie....anyone have this guide saved to their hd?

I NEED HELP!!!

Pics work again, forgot to move the directory over when we installed the new servers

rudefyet · 02-27-2006, 01:38 PM

well i tried it, but the turn signal flasher won't shut off still with the new switch in, the hazards turn off fine though...

not sure what the hell to do, i'm really pissed off right now, cause i spent $21 only to end up breaking it again...

firefighter_0029 · 03-01-2006, 04:09 PM

I broke mine again too like a dumbass putting a new radio in yesterday.

Are you sure you have it in the whole way? Because you have to push it in pretty far.

Let me know. I think I still have another used assembly in the garage. I used it for awhile but It doesn't have Cruise. I'll look if you think you need it.

TnHombre · 03-01-2006, 04:56 PM

why/ HOW do you guys break these things?!?? i have remove my dash 20+ times at least and ive never broken mine........

firefighter_0029 · 03-02-2006, 12:05 AM

You have a Stick Don't you? I've taken the one out in my S-10 and it's easy. But with an automatic you have the stick on the column in the way.

3lue_by_u · 03-02-2006, 08:48 PM

Wow am I Glad I found this sticky. I was installing a radio and a friend of mine was helping me and he pulled the dash bezel and broke my switch. I couldnt get my flashers to turn off so I took a screwdriver and jammed the broke piece back in the whole and they finally stopped flashing but now I have no turn signals. I will definitely be ordering this part and hopefully I didnt mess it up too bad when I jammed the screwdriver in there. we will see.

DevilDriver · 03-20-2006, 11:02 AM

added to how to section:
http://www.s10forum.com/how_to_broke..._switch_repair

hermangarza · 03-27-2006, 12:19 AM

will this switch work on a 2000 blazer?

rlith · 03-27-2006, 08:12 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by hermangarza

will this switch work on a 2000 blazer?

Yes, as the how-to clearly states, it's for 95 and up

hermangarza · 03-27-2006, 12:34 PM

ill i might as well pick one up.

~~pickardracing~~ · 04-10-2006, 09:35 PM

Wow. Wish I wouldve known about this before i dropped 2 hundo on a new multi-switch just yesterday....

****.

need4speed2345 · 04-10-2006, 10:06 PM

did mine and works FINE!

BlackEsDime · 04-15-2006, 11:32 AM

wow, old thread... but EXTREMELY helpfull.

I actually broke it pulling the whole dash out, so i at least have a better excuse

hermangarza · 04-15-2006, 01:04 PM

mine works but as a i drive it sounds like if its on but its not just the sound.

11-12-2005, 06:11 PM	#101
toybreaker Mechanical Mortician Age: 35 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 75 Location: Socal User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! yes $335
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01-09-2006, 10:21 PM	#102
99ExtremeSS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 529 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Got damn i'm glad i found this. You people are the sh*t.
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01-11-2006, 03:59 PM	#103
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 toybreaker Heh My electrical woes went off the deep end. I still have intermittent blinking issues(pulled the directional fuse. Both flashers are new) It seems i have a bad ground in either my dash harness or blinker switch wiring. I have replaced the computers(the one under the dash and the one in the kick panel) since they are installed they are used and not returnable. Can anyone tell me where the grounds are for to the dash items? I have removed cleaned and reattached the harness grounds under the hood. I still have the a/c heater issue where when it runs all the dash goes dead except the tach when the hvac switch is anywhere but off. And now it doesn't run at all. Turn the key on and get no fuel pump kick in or spark when cranking. anyone? Turns out the Black box attached to the ignition switch was shorted. I accidently gave it a whack when replacing the Multifunction with a known good one brought all the lights in the dash on again. So i have spent and obscene amount of money on stuff that didn't need to be replaced.
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01-14-2006, 06:14 AM	#104
firefighter_0029 S10 Junky Age: 30 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 164 Location: Punxsy, PA User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! I am so glad I found this just now. I broke mine off and the damn hazzard lights won't shut off. (I had to change the bulb for the high beam indicator, Tired of getting the high beams from other driver's because I forget to turn the damn things off) I am so glad I'm not the only Dumbass that did this. I ordered the whole thing from the parts store. $245 I'm sure as hell not picking that thing up tomarrow. Off to the Dealer I go. YOU ARE AWESOME!!!
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01-14-2006, 01:22 PM	#105
firefighter_0029 S10 Junky Age: 30 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 164 Location: Punxsy, PA User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Where did you find it on ebay? Yurns out I need the whole thing
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01-14-2006, 06:36 PM	#106
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 firefighter_0029 Where did you find it on ebay? Yurns out I need the whole thing How come you need the whole thing?
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01-15-2006, 12:45 AM	#107
firefighter_0029 S10 Junky Age: 30 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 164 Location: Punxsy, PA User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! I tried to take a pic to show you guys but I can't get a good angle on it. One of the little copper pieces in the inside of the hole where the hazzard button goes is broke. I don't have brake lights or turn signals? If someone has one with a broken hazzard button I'll take it. I got the repair kit yesterday. Mine is also black instead of red.
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01-15-2006, 01:24 AM	#108
firefighter_0029 S10 Junky Age: 30 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 164 Location: Punxsy, PA User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Can you check for me if this is the same part # as a Silverado 95-98? GMPartsDirect says it is but the parts store says there 2 differant part #'s.
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01-18-2006, 02:18 AM	#109
firefighter_0029 S10 Junky Age: 30 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 164 Location: Punxsy, PA User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! I found out htey are the same. Escalades, Full Size trucks, and Astro Vans from 95-98 are the same as the S10, Jimmy, Sonoma, And Blazer 95-97. If anyone needs a Hazzard Switch I have Red and Black. 2 of each. I'll sell them for $10 w/ Shipping.
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01-18-2006, 02:50 AM	#110
draggin350sonoma CHANGE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS Age: 29 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 402 Location: Lebanon, OH User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Quote: Originally Posted by firefighter_0029 I found out htey are the same. Escalades, Full Size trucks, and Astro Vans from 95-98 are the same as the S10, Jimmy, Sonoma, And Blazer 95-97. If anyone needs a Hazzard Switch I have Red and Black. 2 of each. I'll sell them for $10 w/ Shipping. PM sent. Just broke mine 10 minutes ago I just got my painless wiring harness in a few days ago and had all the signals and lights working and I broke it test fitting my custom dash. Thanks to the forum for saving me some cash! Last edited by draggin350sonoma : 01-18-2006 at 02:52 AM.
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01-21-2006, 08:48 PM	#111
K-1HybridVorteX Deviant Kustomz Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2 Location: Irving, TX User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! does anyone knows exactly how does the hazard switch work? what do I mean is that I broke mine and followed the steps on the forum on how to replace ..which worked great; however it always makes me wonder if the broken switch would have worked if I had super glued the red piece back on top of the switch ? no...if no why not? I looked at the broken switch vs the new switch and they look exactly the same as in where it broke, seems like some super heavy super glue would have done it k1
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01-28-2006, 10:46 AM	#112
96 Dime FloridaTruckScene.com Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4,750 Location: South Florida User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Mine is broken, but I dont got no screw driver or anything in it, its fine.. I cant see why the hazard switch would be screwin' up my brake lights.. Im going to replace it this weekend, thanks!
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01-28-2006, 10:55 AM	#113
96 Dime FloridaTruckScene.com Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4,750 Location: South Florida User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Just called the dealer the switch is $24
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01-28-2006, 08:47 PM	#114
rlith Insane Network Engineer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,967 Location: Pittsburgh, PA. User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! The reason the hazard switch and to an overall extention, the multifunction switch can cause brake light issues is because it's all tied into the same circuits. Going with just the hazard switch to start is far better than spending 250 on the multifunction switch... It's at least worth a shot.
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01-28-2006, 09:30 PM	#115
96 Dime FloridaTruckScene.com Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4,750 Location: South Florida User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Yeah I installed it today with no problem now I have to see if my brake light fails.. if it does its prolly my brake switch, i checked the fuse and the bulb and they are all fine.. anyone know how much a brake switch costs approx.?
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02-02-2006, 03:21 PM	#116
Benush Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Accept my thanks, too! Yesterday trying to reinstall the dash piece I broke the switch and found this fantastic fix! $16+ and a few minutes later, life is good Unlike some other post, the local Chevrolet shop didn't try to "upsell" me anything. They brought out the part and asked if that's what I needed and I was ready to roll. Thanks again for the great pictures and inexpensive fix.
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02-07-2006, 07:15 PM	#117
bill 4.3l 5spd moderator at mys10.com Age: 27 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,340 Location: batavia ny User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Quote: Originally Posted by rlith The reason the hazard switch and to an overall extention, the multifunction switch can cause brake light issues is because it's all tied into the same circuits. Going with just the hazard switch to start is far better than spending 250 on the multifunction switch... It's at least worth a shot. i had a problem on my wife's 97 blazer with the brake lights, both lower brake lights and the 4 ways didnt work either. but the 3rd brake light worked. i called a dealer w/ this part # and it turns out it was a recall for that problem on certain blazers jimmy's and envoys hope that helps someone too
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02-08-2006, 06:28 PM	#118
doc_rage What's in a name?.... Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 305 Location: MD User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Rlith! Thank you so damn much! I broke the switch removing the bezel. I got as far as pulling the airbag, the column covers, etc and was ready to order a new turn signal assembly online, when I read this. Thanks again! Just ordered it from gmpartsdirect.....crumbs, didn't realize it would take a week! Blah....guess I better be careful with the braking, etc. Last edited by doc_rage : 02-08-2006 at 06:40 PM.
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02-26-2006, 05:07 PM	#119
rudefyet Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 52 Location: Chillicothe/Athens, OH User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! pics no workie....anyone have this guide saved to their hd? I NEED HELP!!!
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02-26-2006, 06:11 PM	#120
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 rudefyet pics no workie....anyone have this guide saved to their hd? I NEED HELP!!! Pics work again, forgot to move the directory over when we installed the new servers
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02-27-2006, 01:38 PM	#121
rudefyet Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 52 Location: Chillicothe/Athens, OH User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! well i tried it, but the turn signal flasher won't shut off still with the new switch in, the hazards turn off fine though... not sure what the hell to do, i'm really pissed off right now, cause i spent $21 only to end up breaking it again...
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03-01-2006, 04:09 PM	#122
firefighter_0029 S10 Junky Age: 30 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 164 Location: Punxsy, PA User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! I broke mine again too like a dumbass putting a new radio in yesterday. Are you sure you have it in the whole way? Because you have to push it in pretty far. Let me know. I think I still have another used assembly in the garage. I used it for awhile but It doesn't have Cruise. I'll look if you think you need it. Last edited by firefighter_0029 : 03-01-2006 at 04:11 PM.
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03-01-2006, 04:56 PM	#123
TnHombre UNBANNED BITCHES!! Age: 32 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,025 Location: fayetteville, TN User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! why/ HOW do you guys break these things?!?? i have remove my dash 20+ times at least and ive never broken mine........
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03-02-2006, 12:05 AM	#124
firefighter_0029 S10 Junky Age: 30 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 164 Location: Punxsy, PA User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! You have a Stick Don't you? I've taken the one out in my S-10 and it's easy. But with an automatic you have the stick on the column in the way.
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03-02-2006, 08:48 PM	#125
3lue_by_u Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 46 Location: Jamestown, Oh User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Wow am I Glad I found this sticky. I was installing a radio and a friend of mine was helping me and he pulled the dash bezel and broke my switch. I couldnt get my flashers to turn off so I took a screwdriver and jammed the broke piece back in the whole and they finally stopped flashing but now I have no turn signals. I will definitely be ordering this part and hopefully I didnt mess it up too bad when I jammed the screwdriver in there. we will see.
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03-20-2006, 11:02 AM	#126
DevilDriver Inspired Soundwave Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 12,253 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! added to how to section: http://www.s10forum.com/how_to_broke..._switch_repair
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03-27-2006, 12:19 AM	#127
hermangarza Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 23 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! will this switch work on a 2000 blazer?
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03-27-2006, 08:12 AM	#128
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 hermangarza will this switch work on a 2000 blazer? Yes, as the how-to clearly states, it's for 95 and up
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03-27-2006, 12:34 PM	#129
hermangarza Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 23 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! ill i might as well pick one up.
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04-10-2006, 09:35 PM	#130
~~pickardracing~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 24 Location: Two Rivers, WI User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! Wow. Wish I wouldve known about this before i dropped 2 hundo on a new multi-switch just yesterday.... ****.
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04-10-2006, 10:06 PM	#131
need4speed2345 Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 341 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! did mine and works FINE!
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04-15-2006, 11:32 AM	#132
BlackEsDime Tuckin swirls bitches! Age: 23 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 11,016 Location: Orlando, FL User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! wow, old thread... but EXTREMELY helpfull. I actually broke it pulling the whole dash out, so i at least have a better excuse
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04-15-2006, 01:04 PM	#133
hermangarza Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 23 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Broken Hazard Switch Repair How-to! mine works but as a i drive it sounds like if its on but its not just the sound.
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