If a 1986 Chevy Cavalier z24 blinkers blink fast or stay on or do nothing and the park and dashboard lights come on when you step on the brake could it be the computer chip is going bad?

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As a former owner of an '86 Z24, I can tell you the factory had MASSIVE problems with the computer chip for the dash display, and my entire dash electronics were replaced soooo many times under warranty that the dealer stopped giving me a service slip on it ... he was afraid I'd demand a new car under the state's Lemon Law. The problem was successfully addressed (to my knowledge) in the next model year. I'd bet you're dealing with the problem, as the symptoms you're describing are very similar. == == I would try simply checking the light bulbs to the blinkers and park brakes ect. before I started thinking about computers. (Of course this if you havent already) A blown bulb will cause irregular blinking in the turn signals, and/or a short in a wire leading to those bulbs. Other than that, I would not know about the computer being the cause. You could call your local Chevy Dealership and ask them over the phone what they thought. I would sugggest you replace the turn signal flasher. It should be located on or around the steering column under the dash. It is probably worn out. make sure u put the right bulb in there the wrong bulb will make the parking light come on with the brakes