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    Started my car earlier today and the turn signal sound was randomly going off without the turn signals being on. When I switch the turn signals on they work fine but then after they turn off the sound is still ticking. Anyone have any ideas?

    Update: So a couple day ago turn signals just stopped working all together. The noise went away and when I turn on the signals they do not work. However the hazard lights still work. I picked up a used stalk from someone and swapped it in. It did not fix the problem. So either I am unlucky and got another broken stalk or it's a different problem. Anyone have any ideas?
    Last edited by TroyShark; 07-10-2013, 07:19 PM.

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    Could be a sign of a failing turn signal stalk.
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        #4
        Is it a consistent tick like the turn signals or just random?
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          #5
          The emergency flashers will also activate the flasher and that switch could possibly be stuck (as they are prone to be) so that when you hit a bump it makes contact.
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            #6
            I had this with a broken stalk (one of the interior switches was busted). After I replaced it the relay firing noise was gone.
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              #7
              Originally posted by trashycamaro View Post
              I had this with a broken stalk (one of the interior switches was busted). After I replaced it the relay firing noise was gone.
              So you just replaced the turn signal stalk?

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                So a couple day ago turn signals just stopped working all together. The noise went away and when I turn on the signals they do not work. However the hazard lights still work. I picked up a used stalk from someone and swapped it in. It did not fix the problem. So either I am unlucky and got another broken stalk or it's a different problem. Anyone know?

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                  #9
                  Maybe the relay. Hazard relay is separate.

                  I'm chasing an annoying turn signal issue, too. The damn things go frenetic but they work. I just had the bumper off checking/cleaning all the contacts and wiring and nothing--am going to pull the wheel off and replace the relay next.
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