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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 09:12 AM
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turn signal issue

The headlights blink a bit when I turn on the turn signals and does it again when they go off. The clock and radio lights do it too. The car has a new battery, that was installed just last winter by the previous owner. Is the alternator going? Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
Old Dec 11, 2010 | 04:44 PM
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If you have an ampmeter start doing some tests. It sounds like it could be a drain issue. Does it do it if you have only the lights on, or only the radio on, not both? Keep us informed.
Old Dec 11, 2010 | 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by atomztwins
The headlights blink a bit when I turn on the turn signals and does it again when they go off. The clock and radio lights do it too. The car has a new battery, that was installed just last winter by the previous owner. Is the alternator going? Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
I think, it's the 'combination switch' - the one you use for turn signal. The power to headlights goes through the same switch, just different contacts. Sounds like those contacts got dirty/loose and don't provide good contact when nearby switch changes its state. I noticed the same on my car, doesn't bother me yet.
Old Dec 23, 2010 | 12:04 PM
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Thanks guys. Where is the combination switch? I only notice it when the lights are on. It makes the clock, radio and heater lights flash, and now sometimes the radio screen stays bright after the blinker turns off. I have to use the dimmer to get it to go back to normal. Any ideas?
Old Dec 23, 2010 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by atomztwins
Thanks guys. Where is the combination switch? I only notice it when the lights are on. It makes the clock, radio and heater lights flash, and now sometimes the radio screen stays bright after the blinker turns off. I have to use the dimmer to get it to go back to normal. Any ideas?
Inside your turn signal lever. The entire assembly comes off from the steering column with a couple screws or bolts (can't remember which). Take the steering column cover off and you'll see the screws or bolts.

Mine had the same symptoms and I just replaced the entire assembly with a used one I found on here. It has been fine ever since.
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