1998 Chevy Blazer SIGNAL FLASHER CONTINUOUSLY CLICKING

1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER
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LISADECARLO
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1998 Chevy Blazer 6 cyl All Wheel Drive Automatic

WHAT IS CAUSING THE CONTINUAL CLICKING OF THE SIGNAL FLASHER, EXCEPT WHEN THE BREAKS ARE APPLYED.
Nov 28, 2008 at 3:58 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like there is a short allowing power to reach the flasher. (are the exterior signals working while the flasher is going?)

Joe
Nov 29, 2008 at 5:13 PM
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YES THE BLINKERS ARE STILL WORKING, BUT THE SOUND WILL NOT STOP WHEN THEY ARE OFF. IT ONLY STOPS WHEN WE APPLY THE BREAKS
Dec 6, 2008 at 3:45 PM
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Lisa:
There has to be power getting to the flasher when the signal is off. I hate to say it but you're going to need to craw under the dash and check wires coming from the brake switch and the steering column. Something is allowing a power transfer. It could even be caused by a bad ground in the light socket allowing power to ground through the flasher circuit. I wish I was there to help, but... You may want to take this to an auto electric shop. Before that, check the wiring at the tail lights and under the dash. If I had to guess, I would say there is a ground problem in or near the tail lights. Make sure connections care clean and corrosion free.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
Dec 7, 2008 at 12:30 AM
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