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#326 of 355 Re: Signal light problems [fedup16] by kdconod Jun 22, 2009 (8:50 am)
Replying to: fedup16 (Jun 22, 2009 8:19 am) I had to replace the hazard switch on my Impala 2000. I did not have any of the other problems you mention. Could it be possible you got a bad switch? It might be worth replacing it again. To save money you can do it yourself. I have step by step instructions on Flickr:   http://www.flickr.com/photos/93599926N00/sets/72157602620999931/   The air bag light etc might be due to the bad switch. I seem to recall something odd that the signals are on the same circuit as the airbag sensor.
#327 of 355 Re: Signal light problems [fedup16] by kdconod Jun 22, 2009 (8:54 am)
Replying to: fedup16 (Jun 22, 2009 8:19 am) The hazard switch is GM part #10359031. Costs about $45.   GM Parts
#329 of 355 Re: Problems [ryster] by impaled Jun 22, 2009 (9:28 am)
Replying to: ryster (Jun 21, 2009 1:18 pm) I posted earlier about replacing my BCM because the car wouldn't start. Then the very next day, the car wouldn't start! Dealership said it needed a new battery.    Anyway, went in this a.m. to talk to the service manager and he sold us a battery at a discounted price of $59.99 and didn't charge anything for installation/labor. Hopefully, all problems are solved
#330 of 355 Turn signal switch by fedup16 Jun 22, 2009 (10:59 am)
Does anyone happen to have step by step instuctions on how to open the steering column in order to replace the turn signal switch. Its called a multi-functional switch but it is the switch you use to turn your signals on and off and for your high beam as well. So it is the the lever that comes off of your steering column on the left hand side, NOT the hazardous button switch. Im needing to replace turn signal lever so anyones instructions are appreciated....Thanks in advance...... Replies to this message: pintail (Aug 03, 2009 1:44 am) revjim64 (Aug 04, 2009 8:27 am) jamesjimmyj (Oct 03, 2009 2:13 pm)
#331 of 355 2005 Chevy Impala by pintail Jun 23, 2009 (12:17 am)
My interior rear view mirror went up in smoke one day, and since that time I've had a never ending battle with my lighting system. There are 5 wires going to the mirror. The mirror has a left and right reading light, a sensor aimed at the rear window to automatically dim the mirror, and another pointing straight ahead on the front of the mirror. I found a used but good mirror, replaced it, and it works great. But, to have high beams, I must hold the dimmer switch up manually else they go out again. My DRL (daytime running lights) will work only after I rigged a 12 V bulb over the ambient light sensor on top of the dash. It's located in the drivers side defroster grille. Naturally the box must be sealed so as not to hinder your night time vision, but with small airholes to disperse the heat from the bulb. I was told that the BCM was good if I heard the chimes for different events on the car, I do hear the chimes. Man, I need help. Thanking you in advance,                                                Pintail
#332 of 355 Re: 06 Impala courtesy light problems [scar4] by pintail Jun 25, 2009 (7:07 pm)
Replying to: scar4 (Nov 11, 2006 8:53 pm) Chevy (Impala) has a very poorly designed plug on the back of the interior rear view mirror, it seems very loose. Try (gently) wiggling that plug during the time when your problem arises. I had a very similar problem with my 2005 Impala. My sensor that darkens the rear view mirror (from cars behind me) wouldn't work, nor would the reading lights in the mirror itself. To this day I have a small, hidden, plastic tie holding the wires to the mirror, snug against the arm for the mirror, it's now working fine.                                                       Pintail
#333 of 355 Re: Signal light problems [fedup16] by dmonte Jun 28, 2009 (8:33 pm)
Replying to: fedup16 (Jun 22, 2009 8:19 am) I am having the same problem with my signal lights not working and buzzing with the same dash warning lights going off although I am also not able to start the car at times and the computer shuts down the car on its own. the only way to start my car is to put it in neutral and start it. I'm eager to see what responses you get...Please also keep me informed if you learn something new to do and or how to replace the signal switch. Thank you. Replies to this message: revjim64 (Jun 29, 2009 3:52 am) fedup16 (Jun 29, 2009 11:05 pm)
#334 of 355 Re: Signal light problems [dmonte] by revjim64 Jun 29, 2009 (3:52 am)
Replying to: dmonte (Jun 28, 2009 8:33 pm) Blinking dash board lights and buzzing is probably a defective BCM.   The turn signals not working could be a defective turn signal combination switch or a defective hazard button switch. If the turn signals start working once you push the hazard button, that would indicate a short in the Hazard switch. If you check one of the earlier postings, someone actually put a link showing how to replace the hazard switch.   Good luck!
#335 of 355 Re: Signal light problems by fedup16 Jun 29, 2009 (11:05 pm)
Replying to: dmonte (Jun 28, 2009 8:33 pm) I had put my car in the shop this past week. I explained to them that I felt like it had something to do with the signal lever they replaced previously. They of course said they would look at it and if there was any malfunction on there behalf, that they would fix it free of charge. Of course, no mechanic is completely honest and damn sure doesn't want to admit that they messed up and fix your car for free. So anyways I was told that I had a bad wire connection and that they had to take the whole dash out to get to the wires. Funny thing about it is that they couldn't tell me which side of the dash the wires were messed up on...Funny huh? So anyhow they said they replaced the wires and connectors and I ended up spending 170.00. I was actually expecting to pay more. But now my car is fine for the time being......

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