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[Wrothrok]

I hope I'm not commiting a website faux pas here, but I'm at my wits end with this problem.  Here it is:  My 97 GS has developed serious issues with its turn signals.  Driver side rear signal is non existant.  Front flashes quickly.  Passenger side front signal won't flash, but rear flashes quickly.  All flashers work when hazards are on except for driver's side rear.  Daytime runners work fine.  Replaced all the bulbs, and all fuses test ok.  The indicators in the gauge cluster don't flash, but you hear the clicking it would normally make if you just had a bad bulb.  How screwed am I?  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[Crazyguy03]

I'm sure Gy would love to tell you the answer to this! Lol

[b4black]

You may need to replace the turn signal switch in the steering column. Try searching "Multifunction Switch". It's not too expensive, but is a little difficult to replace. I'm sure that are DIY instructions somewhere on here.

[Wrothrok]

Thank you for the info.  I'll try that next.

[steveyjr1982]

Do you have aftermarket headlamp assemblies? Bot my gs and ls have them and had the same problem, turn on your blinker and take out the bulb and press on it and see if it starts working. It had to crack open the connectors and bend the contacts inwards and that fixed the problem.

[BlackBetty]

Mine work fine in the daytime but the driver side rear doesn't work at night making the driver side front blink fast. Only 2 things I have read we're the turn signal switch or a new connection wireset for that back bulb. New bulb or old bulb kept same symptoms.

[glendayle]

before you get too crazy replacing things, take a look inside each socket.  I've seen a few over the years where there is major scorching inside some of the bulb sockets and they've had to be replaced.  I just found replacements at the JYs for a couple of bucks.

[scottydoggs98]

i had similar issues. turned out to be a bad socket in the drl/turn signal light, the wire inside the socket was messed up kept breaking the wire on the bulb and failed to make contact.

 

id check all your bulb sockets first, try swapping the bulbs from side to side.

[Loly]

I hope I'm not commiting a website faux pas here, but I'm at my wits end with this problem.  Here it is:  My 97 GS has developed serious issues with its turn signals.  Driver side rear signal is non existant.  Front flashes quickly.  Passenger side front signal won't flash, but rear flashes quickly.  All flashers work when hazards are on except for driver's side rear.  Daytime runners work fine.  Replaced all the bulbs, and all fuses test ok.  The indicators in the gauge cluster don't flash, but you hear the clicking it would normally make if you just had a bad bulb.  How screwed am I?  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

I have the exact same situation, but it's the front left signal light that doesn't work, the rear is fine and flashes fast.  After much research I found that it is the DRL Control Module and it's very, very expensive... I got one from Morad's but it was the wrong year (they are year specific), find one that is working and your problem will be solved and if you find a second one that works, I'll buy it from you.

[Crazyguy03]

^ bingo!
I knew Gy would chime in with the answer....

[Wildcat]

Along with all the other answers you guys have provided, how often do you think it could be the issue of the wires in the rear harness at the trunk lid causing some of the problems?

I know I've heard of the DRL modules flaking out, but seems like it'd be a good idea to at least check the wires there at the trunk hinge. You know... Just in case.

 

Good luck either way. Sounds like a very annoying habit for a car to have.

 

Paul

[Crazyguy03]

Along with all the other answers you guys have provided, how often do you think it could be the issue of the wires in the rear harness at the trunk lid causing some of the problems?
I know I've heard of the DRL modules flaking out, but seems like it'd be a good idea to at least check the wires there at the trunk hinge. You know... Just in case.

Good luck either way. Sounds like a very annoying habit for a car to have.

Paul

Absolutely agree!
Gy and I went over his car with a fine tooth comb before looking at the DRL box.
I would hope OP checked all the sockets and harnesses for issues. Very common to have a burned out socket or a short/pinched wire in harness.

Once I got to the DRL box, I noticed right away it was the culprit.

[Loly]

Found this as part of my many researches, this guy knows his stuff....

 

http://www.automotiv...lace_fuse_.html