Pontiac Grand Am blinker / signal random clicking fix

Repairing at Pontiac Grand Am random blinker clicking noise by cleaning the contacts in the multifunction switch. First post see how this goes! Thanks!
Feel free to ask Questions and comment below.
THANKS!

[@judis8022]

After living with the constant blinker clicking noise for over 2 years, I stumbled across your video. Fixed! Thank you - thank you. So easy.

[@2AForever-wi8yj]

+Judis good god how did you put up with it? it drove me nuts for the 30 minutes I had to drive with it

[@quadracer027]

Thank you for the video! 8 months I lived with the clicking, it ended up burning out my hazard switch/flasher once. Literally 15 minutes after watching this video and the clicking is gone! Seriously. . Thank you.

[@johnnygs2011]

Thanks for this post bud. I was able to remove the assembly as you instructed and because I didn't have the small torx bits like you have on your video I only had the quarter inch drive bits I wasn't able to get the torx bits out of the small recesses. But what I did was coat the inside of the assembly with a lot of contact electrical cleaner I picked up at autozone. I sprayed it along the control arm entry point and in any kind of holes I saw on the signal side of the assembly and worked the control arm up and down repeatedly. I did this about 3 times with about 2 minutes in between each time. Then I let it dry for about 30 minutes and reinstalled. It's working perfect right now I hope it continues to thanks a bunch. Note for anybody reading this remember the part about removing the negative side of your battery terminal so you don't short anything out while doing this.

[@singingmissionary]

This worked perfectly for me. Although, for anyone trying this, to save you time, do not put much dielectric grease in after you clean the contacts. I first did this and had to re-do it because I put in too much grease. Only a dab of grease, and you are set. Thanks so much for posting!

[@luannmadelinebatt]

Perfect. Used your procedure on a 2004 Alero. Took it out and cleaned it with Q-tips and electronic cleaner. Problem solved no more erratic clicking. Thanks, Tim

[@SuperSaione]

Took it apart and cleaned it twice didn't help, noticed everything in there loose and sloppy. Replaced blinker switch, $100.00 Approx. Fixed the problem. Car has 150,000 Miles good to replace and affordable. This video helped me a lot, Thanx.

[@carlblack7713]

Spot on diagnosis and cure. Easy to follow, but screw driver sizes were different for me. Still only took me 20 minutes! Thank you!

[@runningwithlola]

Thank you so much!! I am "car stupid" and the clicking sound was driving me nuts. I was worried it was going to mess up the whole electrical system. I spent $11 on a set of bits at Auto Zone and 20 minutes and it is fixed! Woohoo!!!

[@marcuscasaldi4159]

Hey buddy. Thanks for the video. I just used it on my 2001 Alero and worked great. After my son was driven crazy by clicking the last year , the new owners can enjoy a quiet car. Thanks!

[@monsterrmike]

This works!!! I went out and first bought and replaced my signal/hazard switch with no avail. After that I just greased the contacts like the video show and it works perfect. I have a 2004 Grand Am GT.

[@omnisempi81]

monsterrmike i have the same car not a gt though. I have the clinkijn and my light dont turn hazard when i press the button. They just go blank no blinking wat do u recom.

[@whatadyawanta]

2014 Grand AM was doing exactly the same thing. Sounded like a short or something in the blinker system. I am absolutely no mechanic, so, I thought what the heck, I will try this on my own. I got very little dirt out with the q-tip, put everything back together, and it absolutely worked. Thanks a lot!

[@frankhill6826]

Thanks for sharing..... I've had my 2001 Alero since Brand New, and have seen all the challenges with this model. Today this started happening with the clicking without the turn signal being on.... tried it when I got home and it WORKED! Thanks again!

[@MrMetalinyourhead]

Fun little project and worked well. Was about to replace the 4 way switch before watching this. Thanks.

[@NeuronBuzzHurt]

great vid, after dealing with the clicking and taking it to multiple shops that had no clue how to fix it this finally worked!

[@crownedroyal2003]

Glad I was able to help!

[@mikea2342]

worked for me as well!. I went ahead and took the screws out of the wiper side as well and the two halfs come apart and much easier to clean. did have to enlarge the hole for the recessed screw to fit my bit in. BTW, no little pieces went flying out. there's one spring that's captive and stays put. thanks, saved me 100$!

[@tlmothysummer1210]

just got done fixing the annoying clicking sound took me 30 minutes to fix and yes clicking sound gone thanks for the video saved alot of money not going to mechanic...

[@Badhippy]

thank you! Now my signals work perfectly

[@epatinorey]

thank you for this video. I had for 7 years my gran am and since I Bougth it this noise was present in my car. It was an annoying noice that i had to get use to it but thanks to your advice it took me 15 minutes to fix it.

[@crownedroyal2003]

Glad I wash able to help! Thanks for watching.

[@Jaggy569]

I wish you could come and fix mine, handicap needs hips rebuild, guess if it catches fire I can roll out... Great ☹️

[@spacetrucker2952]

This is why everyone you see driving a grand am looks pissed off.

[@662chillin]

If that aint the truth lol Since I've had the car, I've dealt with the switch problem twice, fuses something blowing every couple of days that completely shut my car down and now this clicking problem. Despite those nuisances, the car runs like a dream

[@amyladwig2284]

I just bought an 04 a couple weeks ago. The car runs AMAZING for its age and I've always wanted one so I figured why not. But this blinker clicking noise is DRIVING ME CRAZY!! Off to see if this works. I'll be back with an update. Updated to add...... This didn't work for me. I cleaned off the terminals and applied some dielectric grease but it's still clicking. Must be my hazard switch. 🤷

[@jimfuli3723]

I’m pissed off now

[@Jaggy569]

@@jimfuli3723 me too , and more freaking worrying....!!!!!.....

[@burnbibles3813]

I just bought one today with 84k miles on it 20 minutes of ownership I was already banging on the dash

[@Herewego674]

Thank you for this video! I'll be watching again when I give it a shot.

[@panike]

I remember doing this to my 2004 grand am way back in 2007. Never had the problem ever since.

[@OzarkHoot3141]

Just watched this video, and I am going to try this out. I will repost to see how this goes and hopefully thank you for making the video.

[@seeker2273]

So above the contact is a slit, make sure you clean that too. Mine had a small rock wedged there somehow. Anyways, thanks for the help, the ticking has been driving me insane since I first got my Pontiac.

[@amyladwig2284]

I know this is 2 yrs old but I want to thank you for this comment!! I tore my steering wheel apart months ago to clean the contacts. I was desperate to make it stop. I ended up making it worse. It walent from sporadic clicking to constant clicking. I finally just order a new hazard switch and popped it in. No change. Still clicking. So this past weekend, I decided to take the steering wheel apart to clean it one more time before I ordered a new multifunction switch. As I cleaning it, I noticed a very very tiny piece of debris in that slit. Got that out, reapplied dielectric grease and hoped for the best as I put it all back together. Reconnected the battery and started my car up. HALLELUJAH THE CLICKING IS GONE!! I'm not sure how I missed it the first time but this comment made me look a little closer! My sanity has been restored, so for that, I thank you!! 😊

[@Slayer-kj1kx]

Video really helped out, followed the steps you did and solved the same problem, thanks a lot

[@VictorMTaveras]

What kind of sorcery is this? So easy for such an annoying problem. Thank you sir

[@ybor363]

On a semi related note: If your blinkers work most of the time but say 1/20 times doesn't work, replace your hazard button.

[@geraldschoolfield4520]

Damn good video and the job was quick and painless. I rather pay .50 cent for q tips then 100 bucks for a new switch. Thank alot.

[@NumberOneDragon]

Okay. Just finished doing this and it is still being psychotic with the clicking. What's the next part to check? I've searched terms but not knowing the exact name of parts, "clicking-thingy-majig" just isn't cutting it. Thanks. Very good post if this WAS the problem.

[@johnnygs2011]

PS it may not look that dirty on the inside but when you do your cleaning do it on a couple layers of white paper towels and you'll see the discoloration on the white paper it shows of what your cleaning out just for your fYI.

[@LuisMendez-up5te]

Thank you. 2019. 300,000 miles.

[@joseluvs69]

What year is the grand am? Mine is an 02.

[@LuisMendez-up5te]

@@joseluvs69 2005 4 cyl

[@joseluvs69]

@@LuisMendez-up5te that's awesome bro

[@LTXwooshie]

Mine is an 02 with 238K. It just started doing this. Guess I know what I'll be doing this week.

[@ssjmeetri]

03 Grand Am, just hit 93,000 miles today

[@2010NHLChampions]

It is a great fix for Olds Alero too! Thanks!!!

[@2AForever-wi8yj]

+2010NHLChampions should be the grand am and the alero are THE SAME CAR

[@georoll]

I had this problem about 3 yrs ago on my '03 Malibu. I cleaned the contacts and it fixed the problem. Now the clicking has started again. I cleaned the contacts again thoroughly but it's not helping. Any thought on what I could try next?

[@straightwhiteandproud9643]

The one part I needed to see was where exactly to put the grease when re applying it. Does it go directly onto the contact points or do you just smear the shit around inside or what.

[@crownedroyal2003]

I used a Honda issues brand grease (Part #CH666). Not too sure what the issue would be with only the right signal working. The flasher relay is a common failure point on these vehicles also. The flasher relay is part on the 4way flasher switch. Thanks for watching.

[@crownedroyal2003]

I would replace the multifunction switch. (turn signal / wiper switch assembly), also there could be a issue with the 4 way flasher relay (thats where the clicking noise is created when signals are on). I hope this helps.

[@2AForever-wi8yj]

Thanks for the vid wish I had seen it before buying a new hazard switch one thing it might have been nice to put the warning about the airbags AT THE START!!!!!!!!!!! Got any videos how to replace the airbag??? :-)

[@nater9447]

At 0:11 you say that you replaced the flasher switch. Where was that located? I can't seem to find any clear-cut info on where it is, and it's possible that it's causing my grand am's left-hand turn signal to flash rapidly when engaged - no bulbs burnt out.

[@crownedroyal2003]

Flasher switch was built into the 4 way flasher switch.

[@andrehughes4559]

I have a 2003 grand am . I did this and it seems to have worked. no ticking noise yet at lease . but my turn signals used to work only for the first 3 or 4 times I used them . then they wouldn't work again till I shut the car off for a bit then I got a few more out of them . but not since I did this and cleaned the contact off exactly like the video . now they don't work at all !

[@gordyhernandez9203]

I did it and still have this extra clicking noise. Come to find out is the hazard switch after all. No more noise and a lot easier to change out.

[@MrIhavedonuts]

jst got done doing this and everything seems to work :)

[@crownedroyal2003]

Glad I was able to help!

[@pabeldanieldefuentes2300]

HUGE THANKS... After paid 200 dlls in mechanics for NOTHING it works. Question, where can I find Anti static cream.? Is it the same as Plugs cream.?

[@crownedroyal2003]

+Pabel Daniel De Fuentes Its the same that you would use on plugs.

[@Andrew-nl3ck]

+Pabel Daniel De Fuentes Yes,It's also called Di electric grease.

[@SuperSaione]

+Pabel Daniel De Fuentes The parts store had small packs right on the counter, very commonly asked for, Di Electric Grease.

[@Vortec67]

Did charge for a new one? Hopefully not like dealership would

[@mikedavison8015]

Worked for me, but didn't clean the copper strip above the switch good enough the first time. But that was it.

[@janetcrawford4338]

I changed the four way flasher switch because the signal lights didn't work half the time. clicking in the dash a few months ago. just today the abs and trac control light came on as I backed in the drive. I turned it off and started it and they went off. then the signal lights just stay on and don't flash or the four ways just stay lit up and don't flash.

[@jfosyj4627]

What kind of grease did you use on it? I have a 2004 Grand Am, and I'm having a clicking issue. Thought it was the fuse, but only the right turn signal is clicking.

[@mikebercier5572]

I have an 02 grand am and my signals sometimes won't work so I would need turn the 4 ways on to make them work. if I just clean my contacts should ut resolve my problem or should I replace the switch

[@jjeremy350]

What if you replace with new switch and the clicking is still going on?

[@Jaggy569]

Well just took daughter to work, tiny puff of smoke came from steering column, then we smell melted plastic, thinking I better get fire extinguisher just in case... Great news... It's got the infamous ticking going on, 2004 Gran am. Hopefully nothing bad happens 🤔

[@tkp_javig1037]

Hello I have a 04 grand am and I see the horn is the same as mine ( it doesn’t work lol) any tips and trick on fixing it ? #PleaseHelp

[@Ryan679g]

thanks. it worked for me

[@crownedroyal2003]

Glad I was able to help!

[@janiggaski]

It worked for me but now my turn signal cancellation doesn't work.. any thoughts?

[@Vortec67]

Thanks good video

[@goodiemanjake]

I did this. I opened up my blinker assembly and I cleaned the contacts with electrical contact cleaner. I even cleaned the contact plate at the top. Then I put dielectric grease onto the contacts. Only putting small dabs on them. And put it all back together. I cleaned out the connecters themselves for the blinker and i still get random clicking when blinker is not on. Ive also replaced the hazard relay. Someone please help i've been dealing with this for so long and nothing seems to work.

[@crownedroyal2003]

Its likely a issue with the 4 way flasher switch and not the multifunction switch.

[@mrwewe99]

So i just bought a brand new switch and had it installed, every time I turn the wheel it clicks, whats the deal?

[@mervyngilbert129]

During to fix my blinkers. They are blinking slow. What could be wrong

[@drwang699]

this worked for me the first time but its doing it again. i tried cleaning it off again and now the turn signals not canceling

[@biz2124]

Coolio going to try this out right away

[@layne1348]

I've got a 2004 Grand Am and tried this, did not work, still have the obnoxious clicking. Any other ideas?

[@Jaggy569]

Oh that freaking ticking!! Now the little puff of smoke!!! O I need a new car... Lol

[@Estezy]

hello there i did everything in the video and it fixed the clicking but now the automatic turn signal turn off does not work how is that fixed?

[@crownedroyal2003]

I would remove and refit the multifunction switch. Likey something is just not lined up properly with the switch/column.

[@sarasoto3208]

Can this cause fuses to blow under the hood I'm needing to know because this keeps occurring in my car

[@crownedroyal2003]

Nope.

[@crownedroyal2003]

I doubt this is causing your issue.

[@collinklitz7434]

I did the fix but it didn't last and eventually the multifunction switch started smoking so I replaced it

[@megs905]

Its the multifunction switch

[@randidandicolandi]

my car is still making the clicking noise what else could it be???

[@2AForever-wi8yj]

+Randi M Hazard switch itself

[@brianellis6520]

Or you need to re do it and clean the copper piece above the connectors..that's what I had to do

[@mikedietz1961]

worked great except now the switch has to be manually turned off :/

[@cursed3994]

Even after cleaning, it still clicks like crazy

[@cyn_na_mini]

I tried this and now my car won't turn on. did I unplug something wrong, or could it have been when I disconnected the battery?

[@crownedroyal2003]

I would think it would have something to do with the battery disconnection.

[@cyn_na_mini]

BackYard Tech update, we tested the battery and it's still alive and we jumped it, and my car still won't start. I'm wondering if I messed something up in the wiring.

[@cyn_na_mini]

also, this didn't fix the blinker clicking. turns out, the clicking is coming from the same general area as where the stereo goes. and I must have done this wrong because now the blinker won't physically work. trying to open the part to get in with a q-tip made something disconnect so I had to open the whole thing and put it all back. that must be what's causing the blinker to not budge. I should never have even tried this. I'm gonna have to get my car towed now.

[@Magicfan89]

HELP! Can't even disconnect the big plug, reconnected the smaller two and not I have no cncellation.

[@2AForever-wi8yj]

+Mike Leins some people were just born to need a mechanic. Looks like you are one of them.

[@Magicfan89]

+R Kurtz prolly :)

[@corwal12425]

My signals on 2001 Grand AM will stop working, press your flasher button, this works for me or you can spend over $200 to fix. see gorman.com for after market Pontiac Grand Am parts. Taking it apart and cleaning and tighting contacts is a good idea.Also flasher could be bad, No fuses, part is all electric

[@randidandicolandi]

it was the turn signal box had to replace the whole box...

[@tykalb5155]

Where is the relay switch location?

[@crownedroyal2003]

I believe its built in to the 4 way flasher switch.

[@Jaggy569]

@@crownedroyal2003 wish you made house calls...

[@leonelalvarez1751]

Did this but it made it worse. Now it ticks non stop

[@jakass321]

DO NOT REMOVE ALL OF THE SMALL SKREWS...ONLY REMOVE THE ONES ON THE BLINKER SIDE AND CLEAN WHAT YOU CAN FROM THERE...I removed them all and now my blinker is jammed (still works but barely) and my horn does not work! anyone know??

[@jakass321]

I found some help here for the horn... but the blinker is still jammed! www.wikihow.com/Fix-Grand-Am-Turn-Signals

[@THATS1CK]

I did this and forgot to disconnect the negative battery terminal and now my car is fucked up. God damn it.

[@markanthonysteed3711]

One side blink normal the right side blink faster than the left side

[@crownedroyal2003]

Sounds like you have a bad bulb.

[@justmemit]

I wish he said what size he used

[@leonelalvarez1751]

T25 and T10

[@joshjehanyar1352]

didn't work for me :(

[@joshwehner6256]

it doesnt work. just tried it.

[@matthewfoss7777]

Great fix. Not so great video... Couldn't really see any of the important steps when cleaning...

[@paulepling]

This works, but not a good video

[@noeaguiniga4002]

I just tried it, it did work but I have to turn off blinker every time.. Can anyone tell me what I did wrong.. Thanks 👍👌