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#246 of 255 Re: Turn Signal and Light problems [mikeb50] by wub51

Jan 01, 2013 (6:54 pm)

Replying to: mikeb50 (Jun 08, 2009 5:57 pm)
Thank you for posting this mikeb50; I had a similar issue with my 1999 Chevy Venture. The taillights and brake lights stopped working. My turn signals were acting screwy too; sometimes the radio lights would blink when I used a turn signal. Sometimes I would hit the right turn signal, but both would go on. I cleaned the contacts, especially the one melting the connector plastic, cleaned the receptacle, attempted to bend the pin to make better contact, and then added some dielectric grease. This fixed all the electrical problems. I will replace the connectors eventually, but the parts store I called does not carry them. I assume I'll need to go to a dealer.

#247 of 255 Re: Turn Signal and Light problems [wub51] by markman01

Jan 01, 2013 (7:17 pm)

Replying to: wub51 (Jan 01, 2013 6:54 pm)
Hi...I'm having problems which I think might be the switch....The cruise stopped working {which drives me crazy as I drive 500 miles a night mostly interstate and state routes}, and the wipers work on high only, except when they want to, then I can get low and delay for a time..sometimes til I hit a bump. The fuse for the cruise has been checked and changed just to be sure.........Since both functions are on the blinker stick, think that might be the problem? Thx! /Mark

#248 of 255 panel and tail lights by tuileitu

Jan 21, 2013 (9:45 am)

I have 1998 Chevrolet van, when my panel lights went out my tail lights did the same. I had tried changing the light switch 4 times and still nothing. Then one day it just came on but then it didnt the next day. My mechanic friend checked all the fuse, they are ok. Any idea what needs to be done? Please help because i do not know what else to do. just trying to avoid having to take it to the shop.
Thanks

#249 of 255 Re: panel and tail lights [tuileitu] by jenesaisrien

Jan 24, 2013 (4:11 pm)

Replying to: tuileitu (Jan 21, 2013 9:45 am)
you say you have a chevrolet van , what kind of chevrolet van is it a chevy van or a venture

#250 of 255 Re: Turn Signal and Light problems [markman01] by jenesaisrien

Jan 24, 2013 (4:20 pm)

Replying to: markman01 (Jan 01, 2013 7:17 pm)
for your wipers the problem is the electronic card inside the wiper motor assy the led weldings crack and the contact is loose so they work intermitently remove the card and change it or reweld the weldings p.s take a mag glass and you will see the faulty weldings by moving the componants.

#251 of 255 Re: Turn Signal and Light problems [jenesaisrien] by markman01

Jan 25, 2013 (12:06 pm)

Replying to: jenesaisrien (Jan 24, 2013 4:20 pm)
Thank you...does that sound expensive? I'm completely useless when it comes to fixing my own car...

#252 of 255 1998 venture DIC by flipman

May 02, 2013 (4:23 am)

Hello all and thanks for your help. We live in Georgia. Ruth and I bought this 98 venture when it was new. We strapped our kids into the integrated child safety seats and drove many miles up and down the east coast. The van now has 179000 miles on it and still runs like new. I went to the junk yard and found several odds and ends that when installed made our van nearly perfect. I replaced the drivers information center module with from a 2000 Montana and it seemed to work fine. I reset it and the temp and compass work fine but the fuel usage info shows the dashed line which I think indicates a bad fuel and or speed sensor. Does anyone know where these sensors are located?

#255 of 255 Re: Front turn signal light sockets [bluevan] by flipman

May 02, 2013 (5:15 am)

Replying to: bluevan (Mar 04, 2007 3:21 pm)
I found plenty of them at the junk yard. When splicing them in make sure that they are soldered and heat shrink wrapped. Also make sure that the rubber gasket is good otherwise water will enter the fixture housing.

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