The turn signals on my 2001 Grand Am just stopped working. Suggestions about what's wrong?

Question

I've already changed out the turn signal bulbs and checked the fuse. Nothing is wrong there. Where do I go next with self diagnosis?

Answer 1

Probably the flasher module, usually in the box with the fuses and relays.

Answer 2

Grand Am's are notorious on having problems with the turn signal switch. I've taken mine in to get the switch fixed, from the recall notice...but the problem came back. BUT, I've finally figured out the problem. The problem lies in the lubricant used in the turn signal switch. When the temp rises, the lubricant starts to short out other parts of the switch, most people get the "clicking" sound from the center console. In my case, the short ruined my switch. The Pontiac dealer replaced the switch, but the problem came back. I bought another switch from Autozone and later on the problem came back AGAIN! I took apart the switch and found the lubricant was all over the place. The switch was defective again, over lubrication. My suggestion, test the flasher fuses first with a digital multimeter. If you have power, then check the wires to the bulbs. If all else fails, take off the turn signal switch and take it apart. There are a few screws and a spring, make sure that you don't lose the spring. It all goes together pretty simple, just make sure that you take off as much lubricant as possible. It takes about 15 mins. to fix.

Answer 3

First thing to do is check your fuses. These should be under the hood with a plastic cover over them. Take it off and it tells you what fuses go where and w hat they are for. You can tell if they are good or bad by taking them out and looking to see if the metal piece inside is burnt into. Just replace it. Could also be a flasher fuse. Autozone, Pepboys or Orielly's can help u out on this.

Answer 4

make sure the fuse has power check with a test light if they stay on when you turn on the signal indicator its probably a bad flasher hope this helps

Answer 5

Make sure you check all the bulbs, then check the flasher. It's up under the steering wheel.

Answer 6

Go to auto zone,advance auto whatever is in your area and tell them and tell them you already changed the bulbs it is alot cheaper then taking it somewhere.Its probaly a couple dollar part.Good luck!

Answer 7

K...the next step would be to check your 4-way flashers and see if they come on...if not it will be a flasher unit/relay most likely

Answer 8

all answers are wrong so far. good luck

From NHTSA:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.

Answer 9

Bad flasher, or possibly a broken wire in the steering column. good luck