2001 Chev Blazer Signal Switch change Hard? Med? ???

Question

Can anyone tell me about a 2001 Blazer signal swithch? Hard Mediaum Easy? How much at a mech? Howmuch for parts? Blinkers don't work at all, flashers work perfect Dignostic correct? ...thanks in advance!

Answer 1

Be careful that the air bag doesn't go off while you are removing it. There might be a relay under the hood along with the ones for your fuel pump etc.

Answer 2

First check to see if the flasher unit under the dash is bad. It is up under the dash on the drivers side and it is about 1 inch in diameter and there should be 2 of them,one for the 4 way flashers and the other for the turn signals. Turn the 4 ways on and feel which one is clicking. That means the other one is for the turn signals. Take it to a parts store and get one like it. Some have 2 spades and some have 3. A flasher unit doesn't cost much.

If you don't have the right tools to get into the steering column you can't change the signal switch. You need a steering wheel puller, then you need a thing to compress a spring loaded ring on the steering shaft, I made one, then there is a split ring in a grove on the steering shaft and it is hard to get out while that thing is compressing the spring loaded ring. Once that is out 3 screws hold in the signal switch. I have no idea what a signal switch would cost or if you can even get one at a parts store. You may have to go to a dealer or junk yard. Call Auto Zone and see if they have them. I know they have the flasher units.

Answer 3

It is about a medium size job.  Replacement from the salvage yard should run about $25-30.  Very well could be the switch.  If before you lost your signals you heard a clicking sound coming from the column after you canceled the turn signal, I would bet on it.