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Turn light problem


nk567497
09-03-2004, 12:31 PM
Alero V6, 3.4 , 1999
After turn light switch off turn light(and emergensy) relay continiously
clicks but at this time turn lights not works. It happening up to 1-2minutes then stop before next use turn light switch. I had been changed this relay but problem still a live. Help please.

malcolm brumley
09-04-2004, 04:11 AM
In my 02 alero it did the same thing and i found that the hazard light switch was hanging in. I pulled the switch out of the dash pad about 1/8 inch and problem solved.

Guitarz
09-07-2004, 09:07 AM
Take it back to the dealer. It's a recall. Mine did the same thing. T

nk567497
09-09-2004, 09:51 AM
Thanks, but I had changed hazard switch and this does't help and my car non-warranty(recall).
i think problen with turn light switch???

Guitarz
09-10-2004, 09:09 AM
Here's some info I copied from Advance auto site that lists recalls . The dealer should fix your problem for free. Tom

Recall Information

PartsAmerica.com is pleased to provide you with the most comprehensive and current recall information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Selected vehicle: 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO


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All recalls for this vehicle: 9/4/2003: EXTERIOR LIGHTING 11/16/2000: POWER TRAIN 5/19/2000: STRUCTURE


File Date 9/4/2003
Mfr. Involved GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NHTSA Campaign # 03V327000
Mfr. Campaign # 03043
Component Affected EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
# Vehicles Affected 670740
Defect CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE HAZARD WARNING SWITCHES THAT MAY EXPERIENCE SOLDER JOINT CRACKING CAUSED BY RAPID TEMPERATURE TRANSITIONS AND THE SOLDERING PROCESS. IF SOLDER JOINT CRACKING OCCURS AND RESULTS IN AN OPEN CIRCUIT, THE TURN SIGNALS/HAZARD LAMPS BECOME INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE.
Consequence WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS ARE INOPERATIVE, THE DRIVER CANNOT USE THEM TO SIGNAL INTENT TO TURN THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective Action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.

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