Pontiac Grand Am turn signal fix / repair

Replacement of faulty flasher switch corrected my turn signal problems. Turn signal would work correctly at times, and incorrectly at other times. This drove me crazy and was extremely hazardous when driving, no one could help me correct the problem. I recommend purchasing a new flasher at a reputable auto parts store. In the demonstration I used one from a salvage yard.

[@aoussoren]

I'm glad that it was helpful. Kind of did this on a whim with my 16 year old son. Amazed at the response I've gotten! I feel famous.

[@GrandFunker]

The best part of not having turn signals, is the look others give me while using hand signals.

[@Jizzoe78.]

GrandFunker Right lmao

[@galaxyprime6543]

GrandFunker I use hand signals and my blinkers and I still get cut off. wow

[@pedrorojascervantes3928]

These days it may be mistaken for an invite to get the crony baloney jibber jab in the arm ..

[@elvenmorrow7119]

@@Jizzoe78. ?

[@stevenkaskus6173]

I've tried using hand signals but by the actions I get or don't I don't think the people around My area have a clue what they are. So I pretty much stopped.

[@msteetee]

Went to a junk yard and got my part too...This worked for me in 2017 for my 2002 Grand Am.! Thankyou for this video.!

[@ryanmurphy1658]

Hey everybody, I thought it might be helpful to elaborate on this job some more. I just recently fixed mine with the assistance of this video and for those of you wondering you DO NOT need to replace the whole 2 switch unit (the ets and the hazard switch, ONLY the hazard switch which is about a $17-$30 part depending on where you purchase it from) you WILL however need to unscrew the 3 7mm bolts from that unit as he shows but like I said you only need to replace the hazard switch NOT the ets also. There I just saved you $80-$100 and a headache from your local gm dealers..

[@aoussoren]

Thanks Ryan. I agree with your comments.

[@ryanmurphy1658]

Thanks, this was a very helpful video. Calling GM dealers is not.

[@aNewJesus]

Not necessarily. In my experience, the issue was in both parts. Replaced hazard switch and now having to replace the turn signal switch

[@nancylucero2751]

I did it. I fixed my own signal lights within about 5 minutes with this " How to video on KZbin!

[@aoussoren]

Hi Nancy, Very happy that my video helped you make the repair. I'm not a mechanic by trade. My 16 year old son helped me edit and produce. Al

[@nancylucero2751]

Thanks

[@dixiefrye7479]

I am so happy to find this video, instead of paying a lot of money for something so simple. Thank you

[@jaycore21]

this is exactly what i was looking for. i have a 2000 grand am and this is exactly what is happening with mine. im going to buy one tomorrow for sure. thanks so much for the video, its exactly what i was looking for.

[@shyshotcaller27]

Now I know why my turning signal works when it wants to. At first, it started to click all the time after I used the turning signal and now it works from time to time. Thanks for this video, I know how to fix it now.

[@ddotande]

It worked for me also. Purchased the flasher on ebay for $10.00. Thank you so much for the demonstration!

[@sweetcherie2008]

Thank you! I was expecting this to cost me a lot of money to get fixed...so I started researching and found your video...I tried this fix and my signals are working like new!

[@mandapanda3742]

Thank you for sharing this! My auto part store was a little confused about the hazards and blinker flashers being integrated so I showed this video and luckily they had one in store. Worked like a charm and saved me $$

[@marisdad2412]

I was done in a shorter amount of time than it took to watch the video. Total time 15 minutes. Flashers working perfectly again. Thank you for the video!!

[@marisdad2412]

The 15 includes watching the video and pausing a time or too. I built cars at Subaru for many years so the trim and electrical connections were no issue for me.

[@nicolleashlynn]

Thank you so much for this video! I think you saved my sanity. I've been having problems with my 2001 Grand Am. Sometimes the turn signal will work, sometimes it won't. I usually have the most trouble with it during weather change. It doesn't work at all in the warm months without turning on my AC and blasting it into the turn signal switch. I really hope this works!

[@Tac0324]

Hi from the future, do you recall if this 100% solved this issue for your 2001 Grand am? Having the same issue.

[@DavidBartley1969]

ive got a 01 grand am gt doing the same thing im going to get the flasher this week. thank you for the video

[@islandguy911]

thanks buddy, you just saved me god knows how much money by taking it to a sub par shop that seem to know nothing these day's about older cars. I am very greaful to people like you for doing these kind of videos. Wendell. :)

[@ScottHowardScLoHo]

Thanks Al for the video. I paid a dealer to replace mine last summer and it stopped working again. This time I'll try it myself.

[@mangano74]

Thanks for the video my daughters car had this same problem. Fixed it in 15 minutes thanks to your video.

[@jennifergoodrick754]

Thank you so much. Did it, was easy. You saved me a bunch of hassle and money.

[@aoussoren]

+Jennifer Goodrick Your so welcome. The problem drove me out of my mind.

[@ScottHowardScLoHo]

Just replaced it today on my 2001 Grand Prix. Cost $10 and 20 minutes instead of $200 and a couple hours :)

[@aoussoren]

Not sure on that. I believe the Impala is the same with the turn signal problem. Thanks for the message.

[@kathybreezway500]

Thank you you saved me over 150 dollars.my son and daughter in law fixed my car in less then 30mi.utes

[@davidstearns7456]

Thanks for posting this video. The flasher switch was the exact issue with my blinkers and I was able to fix it easily and cheaply by going to the salvage yard. Thanks again.

[@aoussoren]

I'm happy that it helped you out. Posted the video 8 years ago and never dreamed it would be so helpful to so many people.

[@smashy_smasherton]

These cars go forever. It’s really useful to have 8-year old info.

[@SirVentofLord]

I also have a Grand AM GT 01 doing the same thing. Thank you for posting this.

[@mwboscan]

Thanks for posting this.I know I preformed this repair before but it was good to see how it is done before I head to the wrecking yard tomorrow. A little tip to others,the yard I deal with allows me to take all the headlight bulbs/fuses/relays etc as long as I put them in a clear plastic bag.Usually they only charge me $5 and there's almost always more than $200.00 worth in there.

[@joyfamily2413]

89' Grand Am. Blinker relay, located behind speedometer in the dashboard. Remove drivers seat. Remove bottom panel of driver side dashboard. Remove computer port. Remove relay bracket underneath the computer port. Push relays, and wire harness out of the way. Move fuse panel out of the way. Remove the round shiny blinker relay. Replace it. Reassembled in reverse order. About 3 hours.

[@PRGIRLY]

Nice video - clear and concise instructions - now to see if it will work for my boyfriends Pontiac Grand Am ! Thanks : )

[@eddielovell2799]

I'm going to try this tomorrow, hopefully it works.

[@MrRemi528]

Been having this problem with my 01 grandam for a long time. Ive Replaced the flasher 2 times already in the past 2 years. going for another one this week.

[@amoneydaproducer]

Great video! Def fixed the problem. I ordered off eBay for $15 new and had it installed today! Thanks again!

[@aoussoren]

+amoneydaproducer Glad you were able to fix the problem and save some $

[@xJehovahx]

Did this today. Fixed my turning signal issues! Thanks a bunch

[@aoussoren]

Glad that it worked for you.

[@isabellannvenegas7243]

THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO 💪💯, I ALWAYS KZbin MY CAR FIX VIDEOS 😁💪💯

[@tj-uk7pr]

Thank you!! 😊 you saved me 1000 on something that took less than 10 minutes

[@Roys3dShop]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video and share!

[@aoussoren]

+VictoRoy I'm glad it helped you.

[@Cameron13A]

Thanks for the video..this was just happening to me today..

[@coryeliuk2205]

Worked for me too! Thanks for saving me time and money!

[@JulioLopez-pl1pf]

Thanks mister.remplease this piece no have more problems.

[@bangmeister]

thanks for replying back

[@VeluswamySelvaraj]

It worked like a charm. Thank you

[@aoussoren]

@PRGIRLY Thank you for your comment. Let me know if it works. I was recently driving a 2002 Chevrolet Impala and the owner told me that 'sometimes' the turn signal will work! Must be a GM thing.

[@Fred13gyro]

Thank you, your video was a great help.

[@Ang76Ang]

My car is doing this as well and it was manufactured 1 day after the recall cutoff date. I'm guessing they still used the faulty parts. Thanks to you looks like I can fix this one on my own pretty easily! Thanks! Make sure you check and see if your on the new ignition recall ( Oct 2014) that's been linked to 13 deaths.

[@aoussoren]

+Angela P Thanks for watching the video. Good luck to you.

[@coryfreeman6447]

I just fixed mine. Thank u so much..

[@mstinktink091]

it's ok thank you for replying

[@dbrown1]

This is a GREAT video....thanks for uploading it. I plan on installing one tomorrow - had to order the part. Just one question....do you have to change out the ETS when changing the relay? I only bought the relay. Thanks (in advance).

[@aoussoren]

Thank-you. I did not know that.

[@8777rob]

Thanks a lot man! it worked Woo-hoo! You Rock! If your ever in Dallas Tx beer is on me.

[@aoussoren]

+Rob Ruger Thanks Rob.

[@joyfulgift]

Thank-you for the demo :)

[@dustyb58]

I got some kind of letter in the mail about the flashers, but they wanted over $100 to diagnose the problem, then if it was the problem they needed it to be, they'd fix it for free. If not it could be another $400+ they said (I think $400 is the magic estimate for every type of repair. They told me that's what it would cost to fix my driver's side mirror too.)

[@aoussoren]

xSaltedTearx, I think it could be related to the bad flasher relay in 4ways. First I would replace the bulb. If that doesn't help, then look at the 4way relay. Thanks.

[@shadowjin90]

just did this today worked perfect, thanks!

[@aoussoren]

+shadowjin90 Your welcome.

[@gabriel200889]

Hi, i´m having problems with my hazard lights, the simply do not work, i already chnged the flasher button, and checked the fuse, both are ok, but it still don´t work. what else could be? maybe the rele?. i hope you can give some advise. thanks in advance.

[@aoussoren]

@WprEmiere1985 No problem, the ETS will come right out with a connector. I use a small straight screw driver and some patience.

[@randomman3710]

Just stumbled across your vid looking for a solution to Signals that work sometimes or that other times I have to slap the Hazards to get it going do you think the Harzard switch is the culprit ?

[@George-nx4bp]

wow this pisses me off, I'm embarrassed I've been driving around without turn signals for a while now, its dangerous. damn gm

[@George-nx4bp]

I wish I knew more about cars when I bought this lmao. my first car, a grand am GT 2000, speakers sounded shitty, horn don't work, cruise control don't work, headlights are absolute trash, quite a few dash lights are on but just because of bad sensors, security bell always dings 3 times about a minute after driving even though everything is ok, missing all the emblems that say grand am gt and ram air v6, all I knew was the car looked bad ass IMO. paid 1200 too. well that included new tires

[@George-nx4bp]

+George Rickett don't have cold AC either. I do have aftermarket stereo and speakers now so that problem is fine. I love the power in these cars and how they look.

[@aoussoren]

It drove me crazy.

[@stevenkaskus6173]

I have a 1996 Pontiac Grand AM GT the key starter is located on the steering column but my signals doing same thing. Need to know what to do about the difference between mine and your's in the video. P.S. I'm not a mechanic at all not comfortable at all messing with car's but I'm out of money and need to see if possible to fix myself,HELP!!!

[@tony2791]

Gracias ,saludos 🙂 de Tijuana

[@Grybhaal_Daublebach]

I've got a 2002 Grand Am with this problem. Is the hazard switch linked to the turn signals on the 02 model as well as the 99 ones?

[@real-life-videoz5815]

Thanks you just save me some money

[@MisterMattyMo]

How did you determine the flasher switch was the cause? I am having this problem as well and I would like to diagnose it first to make sure instead of just replacing the part.

[@LadyHill20]

Thank you ❤

[@cschwarz1125]

I have a 97 Grand Am and it doesn't seem to be as easy but I heard that there is a factory recall on this so I am hoping I can get it done without it taking it out on my wallet

[@joseluvs69]

Will this work for my 2002 pontiac grand am. The turn signals work when they want. The emergency flasher switch don't work.

[@jonmo2694]

I have a pontiac grand prix 2005 and my left front turn signal does not blink. The bulb works, just that side wont blink with left turn signal turned on or hazzard blinkers on either. Any suggestions? I did have corrosion in the housing that I sprayed out, but the bulb will work with the lights on just not blink to turn or hazard blink.

[@janicesomoza1410]

Did it make a buzzing noise sometimes before it went out? I'm having the same problem right now but there's a random buzz before they start working..

[@maurosgarage]

Janice Somoza yes mine does the same thing I got one from the junk yard and surprisingly it worked! !! I just bought the hazardous sensor not the whole piece it was like $3 since the lady did not know what it was

[@aoussoren]

Hope it worked out for you. Thanks for the message.

[@bangmeister]

I read that the chevy impala, monte carlo and oldsmobile alero share the same engine. Do they also share this turn signal defect? If they don't then I will consider buying one of those cars instead of a grand am.

[@kimberlyruin3584]

I have an 02 grand am no blinkers or hazard I use to just hit the hazard to make blinkers work but after couple years neither one will come on should i try this

[@aoussoren]

+Yolanda Nelson Yes Yolanda, I would try a new hazard. You can purchase a new one at Auto Zone, Advanced Auto, Amazon or even NAPA. No expensive and I'm sure you will be able to do the repair. Good Luck. Al

[@KyleOfTheNorth]

+Al Oussoren Mine is doing the same as hers. Neither blinker nor hazard works, would you recommend doing exactly what you did in this video?

[@aoussoren]

+Kyle Anderson I can tell you that it resolved my issues. Unfortunately, I cannot guarantee it will work.

[@TheSnow41]

My blinker lights just stopped working out of nowhere. When I turned my car on. I noticed they didn't work. Could it be the hazard switch like in the video?

[@JohnKyleSutton]

Life saver!

[@fishface6247]

With the issue you were having would your signals randomly work and not work?

[@aoussoren]

Yes, that is exactly what was going on. It drove me crazy.

[@fishface6247]

Thanks so much. This is happening to me. I guess I'll try and find one of these cheap, and used. $25 new is too steep for me. Thanks so much for this video!

[@sadarico7387]

Im also having problems with my headlights not working & just recently found out out my brake lights are also not working. I checked all bulbs & fuses when the headlamps stopped & obviously it wasn't either. The turn signal started acting up in between said light instances, could this all be connected to what your fixing here???

[@8777rob]

I'm gonna do this ASAP! Will let you know if it works!

[@aoussoren]

+Rob Ruger All you need to purchase is the Hazard Flasher. Good luck.

[@8777rob]

Al Oussoren​ I have a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am se 4 cylinder and the turning signals stopped working after 12 years so After watching your video I hope they work, I've checked the fuses and there good now all I need is that Flasher, Thanks Man!

[@immanuelbullock7082]

What does it mean when Hazzards lights work but Blinkers don’t ? Could it be a fuse

[@charliewytinck2454]

thank you for the video very helpful

[@aoussoren]

Thanks Kyle.

[@gabrielchiguindo51]

Hello, i have a problem with the hazard lights, i checked the fuse and it is ok, also the flasher button, i hope you can give advice how to fix it. Thanks in advance.

[@aoussoren]

Hi Gabriel, I would recommend replacing the flasher button or the flasher relay. Advanced Auto or Auto Zone usually has them in stock. That should work for you. Good Luck

[@gabrielchiguindo51]

Hi, thanks for your feedback, i really appreciate. I have already changed the flasher button for a new one, it still don't work. I have to check the relay, but i don't have the diagram, and i do't know where it is located. Dou you know where it is??. Thanks in advance

[@a14674]

If it is not working when we change like this if you have advice pls help me

[@aoussoren]

+a14674 .......9 times out of 10 this will take care of the problem. It is the Hazard switch.

[@Kevro869]

Is the actual flasher module inside the switch? I want replace it so I can use led turn signals...

[@gottatinker3363]

2001 Oldsmobile Alero has the same issue. Power circuit for the blinkers is routed through the hazard switch. When hazard switch goes bad- no blinkers Or intermittent. Very Poor design, just because they share the same flasher relay doesn't mean one should control the power over the other...................

[@keitharoh07]

My hazard light wont turn off after i accidentally turn it on. Would this fix the issue?

[@aoussoren]

Yes, it should do the trick.

[@ellieysama]

That is not the fix to the problem...the hazard switch is just a cause of the real problem which lies under the steering wheel it seems to be a much more complex problem that unfortunately GM fucked us all over with their shitty line of Grand Ams that they found it simpler to just DO away with it all when the replaced the whole god damned car with the G6 lol

[@bobdimarzio3972]

what if its actually the turn switch in the column ? can you post a vid showing that procedure ?

[@aoussoren]

Really tough Bob. I no longer own the car. Sorry.

[@janetcrawford4338]

I changed the flasher with a new one and now a few months later the signal lights light up and four way come on but don't flash.

[@aoussoren]

Wow! Check to make sure all the bulbs are on/working. Then check to see if any fuses are blown. I’m really not sure why this is happening.

[@damagebrain1]

i had to do the same thing in my Alero. the hazard switches in aleros have a light in the switch which have a bad ground. so i bought on that didnt have a light in it. it onle cost me $12 but it would be nice if GM/Oldsmobile could refund me the money cause the part is recalled. but we all know that wont happen

[@thatbrooklynchick2454]

My car hazard lights are so difficult.. i push very hard just to get them to stay on ,, and when they are on i have to beat and bang on the dashboard in order for them to go off.. can someone tell me what i need to do .. ????

[@mrwewe99]

Okay but how do you actually take the switch out of the piece that its in

[@mattgumphrey527]

if my blinker or hazard click when not turning. just randomly, is that my relay?

[@aoussoren]

+Matt Gumphrey I would say that it is the hazard Matt. You can pick one up at AutoZone, NAPA, Advance Auto, minimal cost.

[@shamekaclayton1573]

Can I just replace the hazard or I have to replace both hazard and ets?

[@mstinktink091]

2002 pontiac grand am hazard work but not blinker could it be the flasher

[@aoussoren]

+Kiera Thompson sorry it took so long for a response. I do think that it is the hazard switch. I would replace it.

[@newfieledman9164]

yo bro i took out the old hazzard that was flivkering, and replaced it with a new hazzard and the flickering noise is still there.

[@aoussoren]

@WprEmiere1985 Doesn't surprise me. The age of the car probably has a factor to GM.

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

Thesecars seemed like theywould always be a dime a dozen. Its atugetting tough to find them in decent shape these days.

[@Mr_Dad331]

does this solve the problem in a 95 grand am also?

[@aoussoren]

I'm going to say yes. I recommend purchasing a new switch instead of getting a used on. Al

[@Finalize777]

wait a min, you didnt replace the switch the replaced the whole switch's housing. I'm having a hard time removing just the switch itself.

[@garrygreening8582]

is this the same on the 03 alero ??

[@83pea]

Does the battery need to be disconnected?

[@aoussoren]

+83pea No, I did not disconnect when I installed.

[@83pea]

Thanks for the quick response. How do you remove the switch from the housing? I'm pushing the side clips down but they don't budge much.

[@aoussoren]

Your welcome

[@DavidRamirez-fp5ub]

on my 99 grand am when I use turn signal it doesn't work just hear loud buzzing noise were radio is

[@samqueen8337]

I have the same problem. Haven't been able to fix it yet.

[@LuckyStrike-ov9cd]

I tried it didn't work out for me driving me crazy

[@kathybreezway500]

Now I heard my daughter has the same problem on her grand am.35$ fix

[@elkzadorjp]

thank you for this video.. :)