97cutlass Posted November 19, 2002 Report Share Posted November 19, 2002 Hi all!Turned my car on today to find that I had no signal lights.Everything else works including all lights ,even the 4 way flashers.Checked the signal fuse next to the glove box,& both fuse boxes under the hood but,did not see anything labelled for signal lights.Is there a flasher or something?Any help would be greatly appreciated . Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted November 19, 2002 Report Share Posted November 19, 2002 The flasher should be on the frame that the steering column is bolted to. You'll need to remove the bottom dash panel to get to it. It'll be to the right of the column. Try wiggling the stalk though. It's possible that it's a bad turn signal switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted November 19, 2002 Report Share Posted November 19, 2002 probably your signal switch. Turn the signal on and pull towards you, like you're turning on the hi beams, see if it starts working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godofthunder Posted November 20, 2002 Report Share Posted November 20, 2002 I had this problem on my 96 Cutlass Supreme. I went and got a flasher, and it didnt work. Fuse was perfect. Ended up being the computer inside the column. Hazards worked, but no turn signals. Had dad pull it in for a day and replace the computer, all beter now Jon PS - I got a flasher for sale if anyone wants it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismellrealbad Posted November 20, 2002 Report Share Posted November 20, 2002 Is there any way to speed up how fast your flashers blink? what is this exact "flasher" part ur talking about? I know that from the switch behind the steering wheel the wires run down the coulmn, merge with the ignition wires, and plug into a big black box that you have to unscrew to remove or plug anything into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godofthunder Posted November 20, 2002 Report Share Posted November 20, 2002 On my 96 Cutlass, there is a flasher part. Kinda small, bout an inch. In my car its under the dash, near the floor. You took the connectors out that held carpet to the dash by the pedals, and there it was, behind that carpet. They make thermal and electrical ones. Im pretty sure that if you put in a different flasher, wouldnt that change the way your lights flash? J/w jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97cutlass Posted November 20, 2002 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2002 Hey guys!Thanks for all the suggestions.I tried wiggling the stalk,still nothing.I forgot to mention in my previous post,that I thought I heard a "pop"sound while starting the car coming from under the steering column.Flasher ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97cutlass Posted November 20, 2002 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2002 Well,I found the flasher under the dash & it can be heard working with the hazzards.I guess I should have come to that conclusion before :oops: Any thoughts on this computer in the column ?Is the signal switchat the end of the stalk where it meets the column ?further opinions or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Oh yeah!Does anyone know if they make after market cup holders?The ones that fold up into the center console?I called the dealer the other day & was told $70!For a molded plastic cupholder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPaganel Posted November 20, 2002 Report Share Posted November 20, 2002 Hazard flashers and turn signals use two separate flashers. The flasher is a cylinder about 1 1/4 inches long. IIRC, one of them is on the passenger side of the car and the other on the driver side. I don't remember which is which, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted November 20, 2002 Report Share Posted November 20, 2002 The turn signal flasher is under the dash by the column. It's not a computer, just a regular ol' thermal flasher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godofthunder Posted November 21, 2002 Report Share Posted November 21, 2002 There is a computer in the dash on newer ones i guess. I replaced the flasher and they still didnt work. My dad got the printout from his computer recordss at his shop. Usually its just the flasher that breaks Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutlassdude96 Posted November 22, 2002 Report Share Posted November 22, 2002 Is that the unit located just above yhe brake pedal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPRACER Posted November 22, 2002 Report Share Posted November 22, 2002 "Oh yeah!Does anyone know if they make after market cup holders?The ones that fold up into the center console?I called the dealer the other day & was told $70!For a molded plastic cupholder!" The dog broke mine, I paid 65$ CDN, and I work at a dealership, so much for the employee discount! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godofthunder Posted November 22, 2002 Report Share Posted November 22, 2002 The flasher is right aboce the brake pedal, yes. The computer is on the column. Not sure where, my dad fixed it for me Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97cutlass Posted November 23, 2002 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2002 It was indeed the flasher.Finally got a chance to look at it.10 hr. shifts & the wife takes the car 20 mins. after I get home. Anyways,just wanted to say thanks to all for the help.Dog ate your cup holder?My wife decided it would be a good idea to fold mine into the console full of cassetes & force it closed! Anyone ever use goodyear ultragrip hp snow tires?Found a couple used but,barely worn for real cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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