Emergency Flashers
#1
Emergency Flashers
Hello all,
The emergency flashers have stopped working on the driver side of my 2003 Monte Carlo it’s the 3.8 motor if that matters. Anyone have any suggestions?
It does have a lot of miles 194,400.
The emergency flashers have stopped working on the driver side of my 2003 Monte Carlo it’s the 3.8 motor if that matters. Anyone have any suggestions?
It does have a lot of miles 194,400.
#2
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Mentor, Ohio
Posts: 12,175
Do the bulbs work? Turn signals work? Most of that is controlled by the flasher module (aka, the hazard switch). Usually the turn signal fails but the 4-way hazards work.
#3
when you say hazard switch are you taking about the button on the dash or the turning signal lever on the steering wheel?
#4
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Mentor, Ohio
Posts: 12,175
It's the button on the dash in these cars. The lever on the steering wheel is referred to as a "multi-function switch".
I mod flasher modules to stop hyper flashing (handy for switching turn signals to LEDs). Here is a video where I compare a few different modules to show that they are the same (and shows the part I mentioned):
I mod flasher modules to stop hyper flashing (handy for switching turn signals to LEDs). Here is a video where I compare a few different modules to show that they are the same (and shows the part I mentioned):
#5
It's the button on the dash in these cars. The lever on the steering wheel is referred to as a "multi-function switch".
I mod flasher modules to stop hyper flashing (handy for switching turn signals to LEDs). Here is a video where I compare a few different modules to show that they are the same (and shows the part I mentioned):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EiWK2koVo8&t=50s
I mod flasher modules to stop hyper flashing (handy for switching turn signals to LEDs). Here is a video where I compare a few different modules to show that they are the same (and shows the part I mentioned):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EiWK2koVo8&t=50s
#6
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Mentor, Ohio
Posts: 12,175
Sadly, to my knowledge, yes, the dash has to come out. Dealing with an Impala, you can do it without removing the dash. I have removed flashers from the Monte, Impala and Grand Am, I feel the Monte is the most annoying. I believe their are videos on YouTube on how to do it.
I am unclear, does the 4 way hazards exhibit a problem OR is it when you activate the left/driver side turn signals? If it is the turn signals, while you have the lever set to activate the signals, leave the leave like that and activate the 4-way hazards. Then, turn off the 4-way hazards. If the turn signals begin working, then you now know the problem. Sometimes activating the hazards a few times and the issue goes away. It has to do with contacts on the inside of the flasher module being dirty. I have not torn one apart to find a solution to clean them.
I am unclear, does the 4 way hazards exhibit a problem OR is it when you activate the left/driver side turn signals? If it is the turn signals, while you have the lever set to activate the signals, leave the leave like that and activate the 4-way hazards. Then, turn off the 4-way hazards. If the turn signals begin working, then you now know the problem. Sometimes activating the hazards a few times and the issue goes away. It has to do with contacts on the inside of the flasher module being dirty. I have not torn one apart to find a solution to clean them.
#7
Sadly, to my knowledge, yes, the dash has to come out. Dealing with an Impala, you can do it without removing the dash. I have removed flashers from the Monte, Impala and Grand Am, I feel the Monte is the most annoying. I believe their are videos on YouTube on how to do it.
I am unclear, does the 4 way hazards exhibit a problem OR is it when you activate the left/driver side turn signals? If it is the turn signals, while you have the lever set to activate the signals, leave the leave like that and activate the 4-way hazards. Then, turn off the 4-way hazards. If the turn signals begin working, then you now know the problem. Sometimes activating the hazards a few times and the issue goes away. It has to do with contacts on the inside of the flasher module being dirty. I have not torn one apart to find a solution to clean them.
I am unclear, does the 4 way hazards exhibit a problem OR is it when you activate the left/driver side turn signals? If it is the turn signals, while you have the lever set to activate the signals, leave the leave like that and activate the 4-way hazards. Then, turn off the 4-way hazards. If the turn signals begin working, then you now know the problem. Sometimes activating the hazards a few times and the issue goes away. It has to do with contacts on the inside of the flasher module being dirty. I have not torn one apart to find a solution to clean them.
#8
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Mentor, Ohio
Posts: 12,175
That is odd. I admit, I have not heard about a failed flasher module causing hyper flash (not saying it doesn't happen). I don't recall the signal bulbs enough, but I *think* some of the bulbs on the monte are dual filament bulbs. That being said, if one filament in the bulb fails, it *MIGHT* appear to work. Don't quote me, not 100% certain. I would hate to see you swap the flasher module if that was the case.
#10
This is a Monte Carlo forum, not a BMW forum...