on an 05 pontiac grand am? mine have been working on and off for the past two weeks. i dont know if its a fuse or a bulb. what can i expect cost wise?
2007-03-12 03:02:47 · 4 answers · asked by MiaDiva28 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
funny lol. anyway neither the left or the right flasher works properly, sometimes the work right. well this morning they werent working but last night they were. when i left work thursday evening, they werent working. its really odd. please help me!!!
2007-03-12 03:40:53 · update #1
Flasher bulbs are just regular bulbs. The flasher is a separate unit, usually attached to the fuse panel. If the light doesn't work at all, simply replace the bulb - they're cheap, and any auto parts store can look up the correct one for you. If the light goes on, but doesn't flash - it's the flasher unit. A good auto parts store should also be able to supply this part for you - and many will install it for you while you wait, if it's not a big job, and if they aren't too busy. At the very least, you could sk the technician where it goes and how to change it yourself.
Good luck!
2007-03-12 03:19:49 · answer #1 · answered by Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More than likely it's your bulb. Since you didn't specify which one it was, I can't tell you how to do it yourself or have a friend do it. Since bulbs aren't warranty items if you take it to a dealership you labor cost ($50-$60 per mechanical hour) will probably be higher than the local corner mechanic($30 - $50), but the bulb is usually less than a couple of bucks at the auto parts store.
2007-03-12 03:17:28 · answer #2 · answered by firelt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they work only sometimes it is not the bulb. The bulb is either good or bad , no in between. You could have a loose connection due to corrosion. According to who you pick, it could be up to $100.00 or so if they have to do trouble shooting. If they find it quick, 25 to 35 bucks. Some cars have 36,000 or 3 year bumper to bumper warranty. Check it out before you pay to have it fixed.
2007-03-12 03:16:15 · answer #3 · answered by gejandsons 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats what flashers are suppose to do. Come on - go off- come on - go off. LOL jk
You have a fuse just for the flashers in your fuse box. It's the big round one (usually blue)
They are not expensive at all.
2007-03-12 03:11:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋