Try removing brake light bulbs and sockets one at a time to try to find out if short is located in fixture itself or in wiring going to fixture--if you can isolate problem it should be easy to fix--either by replacing defective socket/bulb or wiring to same.
the turn signal flasher and hazzards on these models are not seperate components. but the function is handled by a timer within the switch. when turn signal is on you should hear it click. considering all bulbs are ok ! if it is bad, the hazzard switch needs replaced.
yes the turnsignals are are the same relay as your hazzards if the hazzard swicth is done your signals wont work. Another brilliant idea by GM
I had a similar problem check to see if the hazard light switch is in the full OFF position I just read this bit a bout the hazzard light switch being in the off position, I went out and checked it and found that it was in the off position. But, after turning it off then on then off again i noticed that the hazzards did not come on which led me to check the hazzard fuse which was blown which also doubled for the stop lights. Thanks again. I spent about four hours trouble shooting replaced bulbs, replaced a relay and was just about ready to take it to the dealer. Who knows how long or how much money that would have cost me . Thank God for you and wikianswers.
The turn signal flasher is combined with the hazzard switch. It is connected to the back of the hazzard switch.
Try pushing the hazzard button in really quick and fast and spray some elctronic spray cleaner (CRC Autozone) in the switch until the hazzards start working This should take care of non working hazzard and turn signal issues. I am assuming the the arm is not physically broken. This worked on a 1998 Lincoln Continental Chuck
This happened on my car-it turned out to be a blown headlight fuse(15amp) and the hazzard switch on the left side instrument panel. Went to a junk yard and bought a new switch and replaced the blown fuse and ta-dah taillights I also replaced the dimmer switch also.
First, make sure the 4-way flasher switch is off. Some flashers only turn on when the turn signal is on as well. If the flashers STILL come on when the turn signal is on, you probably need a turn signal switch... it's inside the steering column and depending on the vehicle type, it can be a real pain to replace, or it can be quite easy. But that just about describes everything that can go wrong.
On this model the flasher is integrated into the hazzard switch.
make sure you did not depress the hazzard switch. the hazzards can still operate with the enging off. any accessory 12volt sys will eventually depletes battery. second guess factory alarms sometimes need resetting after battery was disconnected. check your manual and look for reset. may involve ing. key
the relay is located within the hazzard flasher switch. If faulty replace flasher switch and it will sort out the problem
Check the light control switch mounted on the steering column. The copper or brass switch block is not making contact.
The hazzard light switch in the middle of the dash includes the flasher.