How to Broken Hazard Switch Repair

Wrkn prgs · 07-30-2008, 02:32 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MTchevyS10

I wish you had pictures!
Mine is cracked pretty low at the bottom, but I assume this replacement piece will do the trick?

Here you go man

http://s-series.org/component/option...,38/task,item/

tangz · 07-30-2008, 02:26 PM

Any of you geniuses ever think to look in a junkyard for a replacement turn signal assembly? HAHAHAA

the whole assembly costs about 10-20 bucks and it's quite easy to replace.

Rhotpursuit · 07-30-2008, 11:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by tangz

Any of you geniuses ever think to look in a junkyard for a replacement turn signal assembly? HAHAHAA

the whole assembly costs about 10-20 bucks and it's quite easy to replace.

Why go to all the trouble of disassembly for a 5 min fix...

MTchevyS10 · 07-30-2008, 11:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Wrkn prgs

Here you go man

http://s-series.org/component/option...,38/task,item/

Thanks a lot! Got it in there, but recently today it has been acting weird and throwing those lights up on the dash again and not allowing my running lights and brake lights to stay on when i have all the lights on. Frustrating...

tangz · 07-31-2008, 01:00 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rhotpursuit

Why go to all the trouble of disassembly for a 5 min fix...

Why...you say?...... This is why...

Quote: Originally Posted by MTchevyS10

Thanks a lot! Got it in there, but recently today it has been acting weird and throwing those lights up on the dash again and not allowing my running lights and brake lights to stay on when i have all the lights on. Frustrating...

Why fix one part and have THIS happen when you can replace the whole damned thing for the same price! Yeah theres a little bit more labor but you know what...nothing "easy" will ever last!

Rhotpursuit · 07-31-2008, 01:22 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by tangz

Why...you say?...... This is why...

Why fix one part and have THIS happen when you can replace the whole damned thing for the same price! Yeah theres a little bit more labor but you know what...nothing "easy" will ever last!

So replacing a possibly bad part with a part of unknown quality is a good thing...

Without a little more info it's hard to make an accurate diagnosis.

tangz · 07-31-2008, 08:03 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rhotpursuit

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^^^ignored^^^

Rhotpursuit · 07-31-2008, 09:42 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by tangz

^^^ignored^^^

^^^ ignorant^^^...

tangz · 07-31-2008, 10:32 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rhotpursuit

^^^ ignorant^^^...

So i'm ignorant...nice.. that the best ya got? I think maybe you should stick to whats at hand here, I merely made a comment that instead of ordering a part for 10 dollars that may or may not work you can get the part from the junkyard for 10 dollars which as you stated, may or may not work...

keep the thread on the same topic and stop gettin your panties in a wad...

MTchevyS10 · 08-01-2008, 12:52 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by tangz

So i'm ignorant...nice.. that the best ya got? I think maybe you should stick to whats at hand here, I merely made a comment that instead of ordering a part for 10 dollars that may or may not work you can get the part from the junkyard for 10 dollars which as you stated, may or may not work...

keep the thread on the same topic and stop gettin your panties in a wad...

Well the problem seemed to be remedied by just the hazard light switch itself, so I thought I'd replace that first before I tore into the steering wheel and all.
I got a good deal on brand new turn switch assembly, so I've already got that anyway and can sell the hazard light switch if I have to replace it.

Problem is the same, even after replacing it now, most of the time anyway. During the day though it seems to work just fine, obviously...

Is there a write-up or any good experience on how to swap out the whole assembly?
I may just take off some work tomorrow and replace it if I can find some quick, accurate steps to swapping it out.

Thanks!

Rhotpursuit · 08-01-2008, 01:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MTchevyS10

Well the problem seemed to be remedied by just the hazard light switch itself, so I thought I'd replace that first before I tore into the steering wheel and all.
I got a good deal on brand new turn switch assembly, so I've already got that anyway and can sell the hazard light switch if I have to replace it.

Problem is the same, even after replacing it now, most of the time anyway. During the day though it seems to work just fine, obviously...

Is there a write-up or any good experience on how to swap out the whole assembly?
I may just take off some work tomorrow and replace it if I can find some quick, accurate steps to swapping it out.

Thanks!

What year truck do you have?? Thru '97 they had rocker style light switches. The contacts tend to corrode and when the switch gets hot, expansion causes the contacts to expand ( my theroy). I had the same problem with the dash lights and headlights after about 20-25 minutes. Try moving the light switch up and down gently. If iot is the switch, the lights will flicker on/off when you move it. Picked up a new switch and problem solved for $20.

MTchevyS10 · 08-01-2008, 01:39 AM

By the way, the basic rundown has been that I had a broken hazard switch sometime ago. I used electrical tape to hold it down until recently, which always did the trick.

Finally, it started being difficult and out of nowhere it wouldn't allow my brake lights, signals, etc to work when I turned my lights on.

I have replaced the hazard light switch, which seemed to work to begin with, or some of the time anyway, but now it has been keep the left turn signal light on the dash on solid (not blinking) and is again not allowing my rear lights to turn on at all with my lights turned on.

Is there anyway a ground or some sort of fuse could be the problem or is it more than likely the entire switch?

Fuses in the fuse box seem to all be just fine...

MTchevyS10 · 08-01-2008, 01:42 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rhotpursuit

What year truck do you have?? Thru '97 they had rocker style light switches. The contacts tend to corrode and when the switch gets hot, expansion causes the contacts to expand ( my theroy). I had the same problem with the dash lights and headlights after about 20-25 minutes. Try moving the light switch up and down gently. If iot is the switch, the lights will flicker on/off when you move it. Picked up a new switch and problem solved for $20.

I have a '97. So you mean to press in and press out the light switch (parking light and actual light switch both, as there are two of course)?

Makes me wonder if this could be the problem as when I first replaced the hazard light switch it seemed to work just fine with my lights turned on...

Rhotpursuit · 08-01-2008, 01:44 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by tangz

Why...you say?...... This is why...

Why fix one part and have THIS happen when you can replace the whole damned thing for the same price! Yeah theres a little bit more labor but you know what...nothing "easy" will ever last!

You must be one of the geniuses you mentioned...Last time I checked...well I didn't have to because it seems pretty clear, the lights are controled by the light switch...not the turnsingnal lever. It could be a coincidence that the other light problems (dash, brake, running) started when he replaced the hazard switch.

Rhotpursuit · 08-01-2008, 01:46 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MTchevyS10

I have a '97. So you mean to press in and press out the light switch (parking light and actual light switch both, as there are two of course)?

Makes me wonder if this could be the problem as when I first replaced the hazard light switch it seemed to work just fine with my lights turned on...

No...rock them up and down just a little bit with the switch on. If it's bad the lights will flicker.

MTchevyS10 · 08-01-2008, 01:53 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rhotpursuit

No...rock them up and down just a little bit with the switch on. If it's bad the lights will flicker.

The dash lights will flicker that is?
Thanks a lot, I'll have to try this tomorrow. If that doesn't work looks like I will be trying to get that assembly in, as I don't see it being much of anything else...

Rhotpursuit · 08-01-2008, 01:56 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MTchevyS10

The dash lights will flicker that is?
Thanks a lot, I'll have to try this tomorrow. If that doesn't work looks like I will be trying to get that assembly in, as I don't see it being much of anything else...

All of the lights will flicker..

Check it...

MTchevyS10 · 08-01-2008, 02:00 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rhotpursuit

All of the lights will flicker..

Gotcha, thanks.
If that's not the case, don't you think it's looking like the turn switch assembly for sure?

Rhotpursuit · 08-01-2008, 02:03 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MTchevyS10

Gotcha, thanks.
If that's not the case, don't you think it's looking like the turn switch assembly for sure?

I don't know much about the turn signal switch. I can't imagine that would cause all of the symptoms you have...now quit playing and go check the light switch...do it now...

MTchevyS10 · 08-01-2008, 02:09 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rhotpursuit

I don't know much about the turn signal switch. I can't imagine that would cause all of the symptoms you have...now quit playing and go check the light switch...do it now...

Haha I wish. I have to get up to try and make it into at least some of work. I'll be on here at some point though if that isn't the cause. I really need to fix it before I head out of town later and have to drive at night...

I just can't imagine it being fine for so long with electrical tape on it and then all of the sudden stop letting my brake lights or anything work with my lights turned on. Just really strange how it does that all of the sudden.

Rhotpursuit · 08-01-2008, 02:11 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MTchevyS10

Haha I wish. I have to get up to try and make it into at least some of work. I'll be on here at some point though if that isn't the cause. I really need to fix it before I head out of town later and have to drive at night...

I just can't imagine it being fine for so long with electrical tape on it and then all of the sudden stop letting my brake lights or anything work with my lights turned on. Just really strange how it does that all of the sudden.

Let us know if that fixes it...

MTchevyS10 · 08-01-2008, 02:18 AM

I will for sure! Thanks for the help. Hopefully I can figure it out. Just seems like I have read so much about fuses and switches and grounds going wrong that I don't know whether to end up tearing into this assembly deal or go looking for a needle in a haystack!

MTchevyS10 · 08-01-2008, 09:50 AM

I'm going out to check the lights now...

Rhotpursuit · 08-01-2008, 09:53 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MTchevyS10

I'm going out to check the lights now...

Well....it's 0553...what's the holdup??

MTchevyS10 · 08-01-2008, 10:10 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rhotpursuit

Well....it's 0553...what's the holdup??

Nope, wiggling the switch up and down doesn't do anything. I did notice that if the parking lights button is pushed down, when you get to the spot on the other button right where it is in the middle of turning on and turning off you can hear the turn signal/flashing light sound.
Makes me wonder if some type of switch has gone bad or something is shorting out.

Rhotpursuit · 08-01-2008, 10:27 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MTchevyS10

Nope, wiggling the switch up and down doesn't do anything. I did notice that if the parking lights button is pushed down, when you get to the spot on the other button right where it is in the middle of turning on and turning off you can hear the turn signal/flashing light sound.
Makes me wonder if some type of switch has gone bad or something is shorting out.

That's probably the relay..well...I'm out of ideas..good luck.

MTchevyS10 · 08-01-2008, 01:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rhotpursuit

That's probably the relay..well...I'm out of ideas..good luck.

It was a stupid ground wire from in front of the driver's side tail light, from when the dealership took off my bed a while back when someone hit me. What a bunch of garbage...

Rhotpursuit · 08-01-2008, 11:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MTchevyS10

It was a stupid ground wire from in front of the driver's side tail light, from when the dealership took off my bed a while back when someone hit me. What a bunch of garbage...

Cool...now you can return the turn signal switch.

MTchevyS10 · 08-02-2008, 01:42 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rhotpursuit

Cool...now you can return the turn signal switch.

Nope, the sellers I bought it from have a no return policy.
Guess I'm going to have to find someone who needs one...

jmiller51 · 07-09-2009, 01:17 AM

none of the pix are working on my compe could some one guild me to where i can see the the repair pictures just to make sure im doing it right? thank that would be nice. btw i got a early 96 s10 slightly liffted and a camper top on back my names matt btw.

MTchevyS10 · 07-09-2009, 09:55 AM

Go get the hazard switch replacement piece from a dealership, which often has to be ordered in, if nothing else but the red button is broken. If I remember right, it was pretty simple to remove the broken button and then slide the new piece down into place.

-YumYum97s10- · 07-20-2009, 02:27 PM

This thread saved me a ton of money...I was rolling around for about a year with 3 plastic forks holding down the hazard swtich..lol..

Though, when my dad and I went to take out the old one..it was a hassle..I know some of yalls came out easy..mine didn't..and for the people who are having problems..what we did was..drill a hole into the center of the button...screwed in a screw..and jerked the hell out of it..worked..after that you may have to dig out the rest of the housing..slip new one in..no more headaches! lol

MTchevyS10 · 07-20-2009, 06:19 PM

Glad to hear it worked out well for you!

Emaleth66 · 07-26-2009, 04:55 PM

wow, this is awesome, i was fliping out thinking i was gonna have to go to dealer and get robbed!

MTchevyS10 · 07-26-2009, 08:19 PM

I still have an ENTIRE turn signal switch assembly right now. If anyone needs it, I would be willing to sell it for less than I paid for it. Still in the box.

Great Job · 08-14-2009, 10:33 PM

Alright guys, I'm going insane. I went out and bought the new hazard piece today from a dealer. Got home, couldn't get the old piece out, went to home depot and bought some thinner needle nose's. Got the thing out in a few pieces. Greased up the new part, go to put it in-Nope, not gonna fit. It's the part number that was specified and everything. What's the deal? I read it would fit a 1996 S10. Is there a different switch for that year???
Thanks for any info, I'm about to scream.

Great Job · 08-15-2009, 12:11 PM

Wow, it helps to take out the housing too. I'm an idiot. And blonde.
Hazards work not but still not turn sigs. Back to work...

Great Job · 08-15-2009, 01:37 PM

WOOT! Nevermind, all is working! All hail the replacement hazard switch!!

deathvador · 08-30-2009, 05:38 PM

where can i get the hazard switch i cant seem to find it nowhere

deathvador · 08-31-2009, 11:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MTchevyS10

I still have an ENTIRE turn signal switch assembly right now. If anyone needs it, I would be willing to sell it for less than I paid for it. Still in the box.

how much do you want for it?

. if you still have it

ILLS10 · 09-27-2009, 03:30 PM

broke my hazards working on the dash and what not all the time, fixed it in 3 min (timed it) will remember to remove hazard switch ever time i take the dash off now

MTchevyS10 · 09-29-2009, 11:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by deathvador

how much do you want for it?. if you still have it

How does $30 sound? I think it was $50 or $60 when I bought it and it has never been completely unwrapped yet I don't believe.

deathvador · 10-04-2009, 05:21 PM

sounds good

how do i send u the money?

deathvador · 10-31-2009, 08:39 PM

MTchevyS10
YOUR THE BEES KNEES
BRO
THANKS

MTchevyS10 · 11-03-2009, 11:08 PM

No problem, bud.
Anytime!

07-30-2008, 02:32 AM	#51
Wrkn prgs Useless posting member Age: 20 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 8,740 Location: Conover, Oh User is: OffLine	Re: How to Broken Hazard Switch Repair Quote: Originally Posted by MTchevyS10 I wish you had pictures! Mine is cracked pretty low at the bottom, but I assume this replacement piece will do the trick? Here you go man http://s-series.org/component/option...,38/task,item/
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07-30-2008, 02:26 PM	#52
tangz Beer time! Age: 30 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 375 Location: Official Del-Rican User is: OffLine	Re: How to Broken Hazard Switch Repair Any of you geniuses ever think to look in a junkyard for a replacement turn signal assembly? HAHAHAA the whole assembly costs about 10-20 bucks and it's quite easy to replace.
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07-30-2008, 11:20 PM	#53
Rhotpursuit Ticket Magnet Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 4,285 Location: Spanaway, Wa User is: OffLine	Re: How to Broken Hazard Switch Repair Quote: Originally Posted by tangz Any of you geniuses ever think to look in a junkyard for a replacement turn signal assembly? HAHAHAA the whole assembly costs about 10-20 bucks and it's quite easy to replace. Why go to all the trouble of disassembly for a 5 min fix...
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07-30-2008, 11:42 PM	#54
MTchevyS10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 712 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: How to Broken Hazard Switch Repair Quote: Originally Posted by Wrkn prgs Here you go man http://s-series.org/component/option...,38/task,item/ Thanks a lot! Got it in there, but recently today it has been acting weird and throwing those lights up on the dash again and not allowing my running lights and brake lights to stay on when i have all the lights on. Frustrating...
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07-31-2008, 01:00 AM	#55
tangz Beer time! Age: 30 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 375 Location: Official Del-Rican User is: OffLine	Re: How to Broken Hazard Switch Repair Quote: Originally Posted by Rhotpursuit Why go to all the trouble of disassembly for a 5 min fix... Why...you say?...... This is why... Quote: Originally Posted by MTchevyS10 Thanks a lot! Got it in there, but recently today it has been acting weird and throwing those lights up on the dash again and not allowing my running lights and brake lights to stay on when i have all the lights on. Frustrating... Why fix one part and have THIS happen when you can replace the whole damned thing for the same price! Yeah theres a little bit more labor but you know what...nothing "easy" will ever last!
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07-31-2008, 01:22 AM	#56
Rhotpursuit Ticket Magnet Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 4,285 Location: Spanaway, Wa User is: OffLine	Re: How to Broken Hazard Switch Repair Quote: Originally Posted by tangz Why...you say?...... This is why... Why fix one part and have THIS happen when you can replace the whole damned thing for the same price! Yeah theres a little bit more labor but you know what...nothing "easy" will ever last! So replacing a possibly bad part with a part of unknown quality is a good thing... Without a little more info it's hard to make an accurate diagnosis.
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07-31-2008, 08:03 AM	#57
tangz Beer time! Age: 30 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 375 Location: Official Del-Rican User is: OffLine	Re: How to Broken Hazard Switch Repair Quote: Originally Posted by Rhotpursuit . ^^^ignored^^^
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07-31-2008, 09:42 AM	#58
Rhotpursuit Ticket Magnet Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 4,285 Location: Spanaway, Wa User is: OffLine	Re: How to Broken Hazard Switch Repair Quote: Originally Posted by tangz ^^^ignored^^^ ^^^ ignorant^^^...
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07-31-2008, 10:32 AM	#59
tangz Beer time! Age: 30 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 375 Location: Official Del-Rican User is: OffLine	Re: How to Broken Hazard Switch Repair Quote: Originally Posted by Rhotpursuit ^^^ ignorant^^^... So i'm ignorant...nice.. that the best ya got? I think maybe you should stick to whats at hand here, I merely made a comment that instead of ordering a part for 10 dollars that may or may not work you can get the part from the junkyard for 10 dollars which as you stated, may or may not work... keep the thread on the same topic and stop gettin your panties in a wad...
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08-01-2008, 12:52 AM	#60
MTchevyS10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 712 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: How to Broken Hazard Switch Repair Quote: Originally Posted by tangz So i'm ignorant...nice.. that the best ya got? I think maybe you should stick to whats at hand here, I merely made a comment that instead of ordering a part for 10 dollars that may or may not work you can get the part from the junkyard for 10 dollars which as you stated, may or may not work... keep the thread on the same topic and stop gettin your panties in a wad... Well the problem seemed to be remedied by just the hazard light switch itself, so I thought I'd replace that first before I tore into the steering wheel and all. I got a good deal on brand new turn switch assembly, so I've already got that anyway and can sell the hazard light switch if I have to replace it. Problem is the same, even after replacing it now, most of the time anyway. During the day though it seems to work just fine, obviously... Is there a write-up or any good experience on how to swap out the whole assembly? I may just take off some work tomorrow and replace it if I can find some quick, accurate steps to swapping it out. Thanks!
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08-01-2008, 01:37 AM	#61
Rhotpursuit Ticket Magnet Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 4,285 Location: Spanaway, Wa User is: OffLine	Re: How to Broken Hazard Switch Repair Quote: Originally Posted by MTchevyS10 Well the problem seemed to be remedied by just the hazard light switch itself, so I thought I'd replace that first before I tore into the steering wheel and all. I got a good deal on brand new turn switch assembly, so I've already got that anyway and can sell the hazard light switch if I have to replace it. Problem is the same, even after replacing it now, most of the time anyway. During the day though it seems to work just fine, obviously... Is there a write-up or any good experience on how to swap out the whole assembly? I may just take off some work tomorrow and replace it if I can find some quick, accurate steps to swapping it out. Thanks! What year truck do you have?? Thru '97 they had rocker style light switches. The contacts tend to corrode and when the switch gets hot, expansion causes the contacts to expand ( my theroy). I had the same problem with the dash lights and headlights after about 20-25 minutes. Try moving the light switch up and down gently. If iot is the switch, the lights will flicker on/off when you move it. Picked up a new switch and problem solved for $20.
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08-01-2008, 01:39 AM	#62
MTchevyS10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 712 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: How to Broken Hazard Switch Repair By the way, the basic rundown has been that I had a broken hazard switch sometime ago. I used electrical tape to hold it down until recently, which always did the trick. Finally, it started being difficult and out of nowhere it wouldn't allow my brake lights, signals, etc to work when I turned my lights on. I have replaced the hazard light switch, which seemed to work to begin with, or some of the time anyway, but now it has been keep the left turn signal light on the dash on solid (not blinking) and is again not allowing my rear lights to turn on at all with my lights turned on. Is there anyway a ground or some sort of fuse could be the problem or is it more than likely the entire switch? Fuses in the fuse box seem to all be just fine...
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08-01-2008, 01:42 AM	#63
MTchevyS10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 712 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: How to Broken Hazard Switch Repair Quote: Originally Posted by Rhotpursuit What year truck do you have?? Thru '97 they had rocker style light switches. The contacts tend to corrode and when the switch gets hot, expansion causes the contacts to expand ( my theroy). I had the same problem with the dash lights and headlights after about 20-25 minutes. Try moving the light switch up and down gently. If iot is the switch, the lights will flicker on/off when you move it. Picked up a new switch and problem solved for $20. I have a '97. So you mean to press in and press out the light switch (parking light and actual light switch both, as there are two of course)? Makes me wonder if this could be the problem as when I first replaced the hazard light switch it seemed to work just fine with my lights turned on...
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08-01-2008, 01:44 AM	#64
Rhotpursuit Ticket Magnet Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 4,285 Location: Spanaway, Wa User is: OffLine	Re: How to Broken Hazard Switch Repair Quote: Originally Posted by tangz Why...you say?...... This is why... Why fix one part and have THIS happen when you can replace the whole damned thing for the same price! Yeah theres a little bit more labor but you know what...nothing "easy" will ever last! You must be one of the geniuses you mentioned...Last time I checked...well I didn't have to because it seems pretty clear, the lights are controled by the light switch...not the turnsingnal lever. It could be a coincidence that the other light problems (dash, brake, running) started when he replaced the hazard switch.
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08-01-2008, 01:46 AM	#65
Rhotpursuit Ticket Magnet Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 4,285 Location: Spanaway, Wa User is: OffLine	Re: How to Broken Hazard Switch Repair Quote: Originally Posted by MTchevyS10 I have a '97. So you mean to press in and press out the light switch (parking light and actual light switch both, as there are two of course)? Makes me wonder if this could be the problem as when I first replaced the hazard light switch it seemed to work just fine with my lights turned on... No...rock them up and down just a little bit with the switch on. If it's bad the lights will flicker. Last edited by Rhotpursuit : 08-01-2008 at 01:47 AM.
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08-01-2008, 01:53 AM	#66
MTchevyS10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 712 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: How to Broken Hazard Switch Repair Quote: Originally Posted by Rhotpursuit No...rock them up and down just a little bit with the switch on. If it's bad the lights will flicker. The dash lights will flicker that is? Thanks a lot, I'll have to try this tomorrow. If that doesn't work looks like I will be trying to get that assembly in, as I don't see it being much of anything else...
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08-01-2008, 01:56 AM	#67
Rhotpursuit Ticket Magnet Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 4,285 Location: Spanaway, Wa User is: OffLine	Re: How to Broken Hazard Switch Repair Quote: Originally Posted by MTchevyS10 The dash lights will flicker that is? Thanks a lot, I'll have to try this tomorrow. If that doesn't work looks like I will be trying to get that assembly in, as I don't see it being much of anything else... All of the lights will flicker.. Check it... Last edited by Rhotpursuit : 08-01-2008 at 02:01 AM.
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08-01-2008, 02:00 AM	#68
MTchevyS10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 712 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: How to Broken Hazard Switch Repair Quote: Originally Posted by Rhotpursuit All of the lights will flicker.. Gotcha, thanks. If that's not the case, don't you think it's looking like the turn switch assembly for sure?
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08-01-2008, 02:03 AM	#69
Rhotpursuit Ticket Magnet Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 4,285 Location: Spanaway, Wa User is: OffLine	Re: How to Broken Hazard Switch Repair Quote: Originally Posted by MTchevyS10 Gotcha, thanks. If that's not the case, don't you think it's looking like the turn switch assembly for sure? I don't know much about the turn signal switch. I can't imagine that would cause all of the symptoms you have...now quit playing and go check the light switch...do it now...
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08-01-2008, 02:09 AM	#70
MTchevyS10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 712 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: How to Broken Hazard Switch Repair Quote: Originally Posted by Rhotpursuit I don't know much about the turn signal switch. I can't imagine that would cause all of the symptoms you have...now quit playing and go check the light switch...do it now... Haha I wish. I have to get up to try and make it into at least some of work. I'll be on here at some point though if that isn't the cause. I really need to fix it before I head out of town later and have to drive at night... I just can't imagine it being fine for so long with electrical tape on it and then all of the sudden stop letting my brake lights or anything work with my lights turned on. Just really strange how it does that all of the sudden.
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08-01-2008, 02:11 AM	#71
Rhotpursuit Ticket Magnet Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 4,285 Location: Spanaway, Wa User is: OffLine	Re: How to Broken Hazard Switch Repair Quote: Originally Posted by MTchevyS10 Haha I wish. I have to get up to try and make it into at least some of work. I'll be on here at some point though if that isn't the cause. I really need to fix it before I head out of town later and have to drive at night... I just can't imagine it being fine for so long with electrical tape on it and then all of the sudden stop letting my brake lights or anything work with my lights turned on. Just really strange how it does that all of the sudden. Let us know if that fixes it...
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08-01-2008, 02:18 AM	#72
MTchevyS10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 712 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: How to Broken Hazard Switch Repair I will for sure! Thanks for the help. Hopefully I can figure it out. Just seems like I have read so much about fuses and switches and grounds going wrong that I don't know whether to end up tearing into this assembly deal or go looking for a needle in a haystack!
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08-01-2008, 09:50 AM	#73
MTchevyS10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 712 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: How to Broken Hazard Switch Repair I'm going out to check the lights now...
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08-01-2008, 09:53 AM	#74
Rhotpursuit Ticket Magnet Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 4,285 Location: Spanaway, Wa User is: OffLine	Re: How to Broken Hazard Switch Repair Quote: Originally Posted by MTchevyS10 I'm going out to check the lights now... Well....it's 0553...what's the holdup??
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08-01-2008, 10:10 AM	#75
MTchevyS10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 712 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: How to Broken Hazard Switch Repair Quote: Originally Posted by Rhotpursuit Well....it's 0553...what's the holdup?? Nope, wiggling the switch up and down doesn't do anything. I did notice that if the parking lights button is pushed down, when you get to the spot on the other button right where it is in the middle of turning on and turning off you can hear the turn signal/flashing light sound. Makes me wonder if some type of switch has gone bad or something is shorting out.
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08-01-2008, 10:27 AM	#76
Rhotpursuit Ticket Magnet Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 4,285 Location: Spanaway, Wa User is: OffLine	Re: How to Broken Hazard Switch Repair Quote: Originally Posted by MTchevyS10 Nope, wiggling the switch up and down doesn't do anything. I did notice that if the parking lights button is pushed down, when you get to the spot on the other button right where it is in the middle of turning on and turning off you can hear the turn signal/flashing light sound. Makes me wonder if some type of switch has gone bad or something is shorting out. That's probably the relay..well...I'm out of ideas..good luck.
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08-01-2008, 01:43 PM	#77
MTchevyS10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 712 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: How to Broken Hazard Switch Repair Quote: Originally Posted by Rhotpursuit That's probably the relay..well...I'm out of ideas..good luck. It was a stupid ground wire from in front of the driver's side tail light, from when the dealership took off my bed a while back when someone hit me. What a bunch of garbage...
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08-01-2008, 11:02 PM	#78
Rhotpursuit Ticket Magnet Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 4,285 Location: Spanaway, Wa User is: OffLine	Re: How to Broken Hazard Switch Repair Quote: Originally Posted by MTchevyS10 It was a stupid ground wire from in front of the driver's side tail light, from when the dealership took off my bed a while back when someone hit me. What a bunch of garbage... Cool...now you can return the turn signal switch.
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08-02-2008, 01:42 AM	#79
MTchevyS10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 712 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: How to Broken Hazard Switch Repair Quote: Originally Posted by Rhotpursuit Cool...now you can return the turn signal switch. Nope, the sellers I bought it from have a no return policy. Guess I'm going to have to find someone who needs one...
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07-09-2009, 01:17 AM	#80
jmiller51 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: How to Broken Hazard Switch Repair none of the pix are working on my compe could some one guild me to where i can see the the repair pictures just to make sure im doing it right? thank that would be nice. btw i got a early 96 s10 slightly liffted and a camper top on back my names matt btw.
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07-09-2009, 09:55 AM	#81
MTchevyS10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 712 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: How to Broken Hazard Switch Repair Go get the hazard switch replacement piece from a dealership, which often has to be ordered in, if nothing else but the red button is broken. If I remember right, it was pretty simple to remove the broken button and then slide the new piece down into place.
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07-20-2009, 02:27 PM	#82
-YumYum97s10- David Age: 20 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 942 Location: North Charleston, SC User is: OffLine	Re: How to Broken Hazard Switch Repair This thread saved me a ton of money...I was rolling around for about a year with 3 plastic forks holding down the hazard swtich..lol.. Though, when my dad and I went to take out the old one..it was a hassle..I know some of yalls came out easy..mine didn't..and for the people who are having problems..what we did was..drill a hole into the center of the button...screwed in a screw..and jerked the hell out of it..worked..after that you may have to dig out the rest of the housing..slip new one in..no more headaches! lol
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07-20-2009, 06:19 PM	#83
MTchevyS10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 712 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: How to Broken Hazard Switch Repair Glad to hear it worked out well for you!
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07-26-2009, 04:55 PM	#84
Emaleth66 Emaleth66 Age: 30 Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1 Location: Fresno, CA User is: OffLine	Re: How to Broken Hazard Switch Repair wow, this is awesome, i was fliping out thinking i was gonna have to go to dealer and get robbed!
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07-26-2009, 08:19 PM	#85
MTchevyS10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 712 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: How to Broken Hazard Switch Repair I still have an ENTIRE turn signal switch assembly right now. If anyone needs it, I would be willing to sell it for less than I paid for it. Still in the box.
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