Grand Am Blinker Noise Fix

2000 Ponitac Grand Am - Random Blinker Clicking Noise Fix

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Pontiac
• Grand Am
• Blinker
• Noise
• Clicking
• Random
• Car
• Fix
• Relay
• Hazard
• Turn Signal
• Eric the Car Guy repair

[staplesna]

Awesome video, easy job after you see how it's done. The clicking noise is gone, only problem is now when the turn signals are used....they don't turn back off themselfs when I straighten out after a corner. Any ideas?

[GPSNW]

@staplesna If you pause at 1:47 you can see on the left side of the assembly a white rod approximately 1-2inces long. That is the switch that turns the turn signals off after a turn. I would look into it and or where the steering wheel contacts this switch

[GPSNW]

@staplesna If you pause at 1:47 you can see on the left side of the assembly a white rod approximately 1-2inces long. That is the switch that turns the turn signals off after a turn. I would look into it and or where the steering wheel contacts this switch. (Also this switch is visibly moving at 2:35 when Im actually flipping the turns signal lever back and forth.

[dtownj2002]

Tried this and it worked, but once everything was put back together the horn and dash lights no longer work. I checked the fuses and they're all fine. Any ideas?

[GPSNW]

@dtownj2002 Watch the video closely there is a purple disk with a copper ring that is the contact for the horn. There is a pin in the assembly that you removed to clean that contacts the copper/purple ring. If the pin is not contacting it the horn will not work. As far as the dash lights I would check all of you connections. There are three plugs. Make sure they are all in all the way. If you still have trouble let me know. Is it only the dash lights that are out?

[MrAndrewtoronto]

hi there, i have a 03 GA. I had the problem since i bought the car. I followed your instructions and cleaned the contacts. But still getting the clicking noise. Any more ideas???????????

[GPSNW]

@MrAndrewtoronto in some situations the contacts are worn beyond the point of repair. It is possible that you may need to actually replace the switch (turn signal assembly). Im really not sure off the top of my head. Do you have aftermarket lights? 

[maccook1987]

when i did this it didnt fix my problem right away, where the contacts touch above them is also copper and that needed to be cleaned too, once i did that i have not heard the clicking since. this might be the answer to some peoples problems with it not fixing it.

[pkhay]

I tried your version to fix the problem and the sound is still there.. i also replaced the flasher switch coz someone else recommended it. So Idk what to do now... What else do you think it could be..

[stoneblue777]

I had the same problem on a 2003 Gran Am and noticed that the dielectric grease had become contaminated with particulates from contacts wearing over the years creating a conductive bridge between the contacts creating the blinker relay to activate. The conductive bridge will change due to use, temperature etc. If you put to much grease back on the contacts this conductive bridge will occur again.

[mattdidit84]

@mattdidit84 and yes I saw where he mentioned the pins in the video for the horn. My pins contact the copper plate behind the steering wheel correctly.

[mattdidit84]

NOTE: This is NOT a good DIY project. My car was NOT fixed after doing this and furthermore now my signal will not shut off after a turn and my horn no longer works. DONT ATTEMPT THIS FIX.

[grussy34]

@MrAndrewtoronto i have the same car and the same problem, i tried this and still getting the clicking noise as well.

[trainsoscale]

Great video. I had the same exact problem and got a good deal on the whole signal unit, so I decided to replace the whole unit. Really simple to do and so far the clicking noise has gone away.

The blinker still seems to be intermittent though. Sometimes when I start the car up the blinker doesn't work right away and then after a few minutes it will work and continue to work until I turn the car off again.

Not sure if it's because it's brand new or what. Any ideas?

[filipina1979]

Thanks for posting this video. I have the issue with random clicking, would this also fix my rear passenger side turn signal as well?