97 Lumina Problems

[Street18]

Every since my turn signal switch messed up, I’m having trouble with my tail lamps also, my Daytime running lights, don’t work either, does anyone know what the problem might be and how to fix it? Thanks

[Anizalb1288]

my guess is when you fixed the turn signal you mixed some wires up. double check all your wiring. it also might be a blown circuit.

[Street18]

i never fixed the signals, matter of fact, i have never even fixed a single thing on my car.... i got the car a month ago
and there is nothing wrong with it except the signals and brake light and the DRL

[mtmaurer8ooo]

Check w/ your local dealer to see if there is a lighting control module listed for your vehicle. That is a possibility. M

[dwalmop]

I think the signal and brake light problem are related, i.e. replacing switch may correct both. Not sure about the DRL

[Street18]

ok thanks, i just might have to take it to the dealer, because sometimes ppl dont pay attention and dont see my third brake light on and just might rear end me

[Street18]

anyone?
please

[decollect]

Originally Posted by Street18

anyone?
please

What I'm relaying to you is picked up solely from this forum, so you'd do well to search thru the forum further to make sure I've not mucked up the interpretation, ok?

You have a common problem, I have the same year and same problem. you can get your brake lights to work if you pull back slightly on the turn signal lever, I'm guessing.

I've read thru here, and will be looking more but if you replace the turn signal switch I believe the problem goes away. It's called a multifunction switch and as i understand, the contacts inside the steering column go bad. I'm going searching to see if it's just the contacts module or if its the entire lever also.

Hope this helps, good luck.

[jeffcoslacker]

Originally Posted by decollect

What I'm relaying to you is picked up solely from this forum, so you'd do well to search thru the forum further to make sure I've not mucked up the interpretation, ok?

You have a common problem, I have the same year and same problem. you can get your brake lights to work if you pull back slightly on the turn signal lever, I'm guessing.

I've read thru here, and will be looking more but if you replace the turn signal switch I believe the problem goes away. It's called a multifunction switch and as i understand, the contacts inside the steering column go bad. I'm going searching to see if it's just the contacts module or if its the entire lever also.

Hope this helps, good luck.

Anyone remember a year or more ago, there was a guy on here that made a circuit board to fix that fault that makes the Brake/turn/DRL go out as described? And he'd make you one for $30 or something, much better than the $100+ I think it costs for a new GM unit...

[jeffcoslacker]

BTW, I had some sporadic trouble with my Multi Function a while back...as a conditioned reflex I sprayed WD-40 all over the switch, stalk and into the column where the stalk mounts...and have had no trouble since...

[timboltz]

need to replace the trans axel ,the one that went bad has stamped on the bell houseing 779 and the one with low miles i have to put in has stamped on the bell houseing 748 are these two the same will it work in the 97 lumina ? since im doing this in my back yard i can use all the help i can get being a newbie i am hopeing for some luck ,.. can i put the trans up in and bolt to the engine and then install the sub frame ,, ? or does the tranny and sub frame go in all at once ? took me all day to remove the shot tranny and what a mess fluid all over me what a mess , i have to have low back surgery next week and need this car to run again soon ,im asking for any advice tips or tricks that will get me going again ,i thought i was saving money as the the tranny shop i went to said for one out and one in simple install of replacement tranny would be around 1500 bucks and done in two days ,to high for me i am doing this my self no experience ,few hand tools , can i suceed at this ,what is the proper install sequence how do i get the tranny in and the sub frame bolted up to it

[Blue Bowtie]

Please post a new topic with your problem/question. This one is over six months old and was evidently resolved. You'll get better attention in a thread dedicated to your specific concern.