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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 11:25 PM
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Car is a 01 firebird formula. When i flick the turn signal either way. The blinker comes on but it just stays on and doesnt blink. What can cause this? I don't know how long its been like this as it was already this way when i bought the car. Just to note, i notice on the steering column there is no hazard light switch as this part of the column is missing. Could this be the issue? Thanks for your help.
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 11:29 PM
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Your bulbs are out. Replace them...
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 12:17 AM
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Your bulbs are out. Replace them...
I know when a bulb goes out, the blinkers will flash very quickly or very slowly. But with this car it just stops flashing?
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 12:20 AM
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Desert is right, when a bulb is out the blinker stays lit and doesn't flash.
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by RedHotG8
Desert is right, when a bulb is out the blinker stays lit and doesn't flash.
Awesome!! I think my front side marker lights are indeed out. Thanks.
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 12:56 AM
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If your bulbs are working it's most likely the flasher which is in the dash underneath the steering wheel. It's a small cylindrical piece, really easy to replace. You can pick it up for cheap at any parts store.
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 02:00 AM
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Thanks man, now that i have more info i'll look at it tomorrow. Is there a pic of this flasher under the dash anywhere? Thanks again
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 07:33 AM
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if your left blinker works and the right one does not then it is not your flasher. change out the bulb that is bad and it will all work just fine again.
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cracked sotter connections in the bcm can cause this too , any other electrical issues like intermittent windows not moving up or down stereo shutting off and on ,etc...?

people will replace bad bulbs , flashers etc.. but when quoted the price of a new bcm by the dealer they will sell the car sometimes instead since you bought it this way it adds up.
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by EDS01SS
if your left blinker works and the right one does not then it is not your flasher. change out the bulb that is bad and it will all work just fine again.
Ok, but all the lights come on and when i flick the switch left or right the blinker lights do get brighter. They just don't blink.
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 01:14 PM
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It Worked!!! Thanks guys for your help. The flasher under the dash did the trick. At $6 i couldnt be happier. Now im blinking away!
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Just an FYI bump, DO NOT get the flasher from Advanced Auto or O'Reilly. Both of them are cheap China crap that will not work. I had to return both of those flashers. Go with AC Delco 19209674 off amazon. Works perfectly.

China aftermarket replacement parts for the loss.
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Originally Posted by 5.7stroker
Just an FYI bump, DO NOT get the flasher from Advanced Auto or O'Reilly. Both of them are cheap China crap that will not work. I had to return both of those flashers. Go with AC Delco 19209674 off amazon. Works perfectly.

China aftermarket replacement parts for the loss.
Good point. I had a flasher that was melted halfway through were the clip attaches. I just cant remember what brand it was. Mustve been a cheap one.
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