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Old Aug 14, 2015 | 07:01 PM
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I was driving at night and used the turn signal. Lights flickered and out .
I got home holding the dip switch to flash.No running lights.
Checked all fuses related and relay.The signal still works.Does this sound like the switch is defective?
 
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Old Aug 14, 2015 | 07:57 PM
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Was the switch set to automatic mode?
If so you may want to check the daylight sensor and connection located in the mirror assembly. If this goes, it will think it is bright outside and shut down all lights.

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Old Aug 14, 2015 | 08:14 PM
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It is a early 1997,does not have auto lights.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2015 | 08:34 PM
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There are some thin wires soldered to terminal lugs on the body of the switch stalk that have a nasty habit of braking off eventually.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2015 | 08:47 PM
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I have checked them,all are good ,no broken wires,also reseated all connections associated .
 
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Old Aug 18, 2015 | 12:33 PM
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Disconnect your negative battery cable in trunk for 15 minutes and recconect. Check your lights for partially blown bulbs or water intrusion.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2015 | 02:46 PM
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Do the side lights front and rear work ok ?
 
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Old Aug 18, 2015 | 03:12 PM
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Side marker and running lights do not work. After removing switch i did a resistance
check from logic ground to each pin .All failed except flash and turn signal.Looks like the
switch has come apart inside. Found one on Ebay .Waiting for its arrival .Will post
results.
Thanks Mike
 
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Old Aug 20, 2015 | 06:34 AM
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I replaced the switch,problems solved. When it failed I had used the turn signal,lights
started to flicker than out.Made it home by holding the flash feature on.
Thanks for all the help.
Mike
 
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