Cavalier L4-2.2L VIN 4 (1998)
Turn Signal Switch: Testing and Inspection
This diagnosis covers mechanical problems only. Refer to ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSIS for turn signal switch electrical diagnosis.
TURN SIGNAL WILL NOT STAY IN TURN POSITION
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Damaged turn signal switch.
TURN SIGNAL WILL NOT CANCEL
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Loose turn signal switch mounting screws.
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Broken turn signal switch.
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Damaged canceling cam.
TURN SIGNAL DIFFICULT TO OPERATE
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Damaged turn signal switch.
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Loose turn signal switch mounting screws.
TURN SIGNAL WILL NOT INDICATE LANE CHANGE
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Damaged turn signal switch.
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Pinched turn switch wires.
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Burned out turn indicator panel lights.
HAZARD SWITCH CANNOT BE TURNED OFF
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Damaged turn signal switch.
HAZARD SWITCH WILL NOT STAY ON OR DIFFICULT TO TURN OFF
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Loose turn signal switch.
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Hazard switch interference with other components.
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Foreign material interference to hazard slider lever.
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Damaged turn signal switch.
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Misaligned column covers.
NO TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS
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Damaged turn signal bulbs.
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Electrical short in wiring harness.
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Inoperative turn signal flasher.
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Loose turn signal switch connector.
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Damaged turn signal switch.
TURN INDICATOR LIGHTS ON, BUT NOT FLASHING
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Bulb burnt out, either in front or back or side of vehicle.
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Inoperative turn signal flasher.
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Inoperative turn signal switch.
TURN INDICATOR LIGHTS OFF AND NOT FLASHING
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Damaged turn signal switch.
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Burned-out or damaged turn signal bulb.
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High resistance connection to ground at bulb socket.
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Loose turn signal switch connector.
