What could cause a clicking noise from the dash of a 2001 Grand Am?

Answer 1

I have a 2001 Pontiac Grand am SE And mine made the same clicking noise from behind the dash as you described. There is a turn signal relay behind the dash and it will click for no reason especially after the turn signals are just turned off. The problem resides from the grease build up in the multifunction switch ( or turn signal switch ) located in the steering column which shorts out between the contacts causing the multifunction switch relay to click repeatedly. To remedy he problem remove two tork screws bottom of steering column. Leave the center one alone. Remove top cover to steering column. Remove center top tork screw to remove turn signal assembly. unplug the 3 wire harnesses. Now clean all the outside contacts with a Q-tip and alcohol removing the grease between all the contact grooves. Reassemble and make sure horn switch is located in the proper position. Just need to push the horn switch in a little (spring loaded ). Total time should be between 20 and 30 minutes. Don't let the dealer tell you that it needs a new multifunction switch @ almost $400.00 with labor. I solved my problem in 20 minutes and it didn't cost a thing!