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p72lwor
12/10/2006 12:57:29 AM
There is a clicking behind the glove box it sounds like the directional is on. This happens when the weather is cold. I've replaced the diectional relay
with a heavy duty after market one and the noise continues. It stops when I put on the brakes and starts up again when the pedal is released. The noise goes away
when the Blazer is fully warmed up. The wipers are are also acting up now that the weather is cold.
Any suggestions?
mellon101
12/10/2006 10:33:38 AM
Not sure what you are driving, but....
In my 96, there are 3 relays behind the glove box.
If you open your glovebox you will see a cover in the back that I think is labeled "relay access".
finding out which one is clicking might help your troubleshooting. I am not really sure what each of the three relays are for.
chevy_kalle
12/10/2006 11:39:24 AM
have a friend feel which relay is clicking while you´re driving
hillbillyinOhio
12/10/2006 12:11:04 PM
i believe that the relays behind the glove compartment are fuel relays.
Also, what are the wipers doing???
TEMP Screenname
1/20/2007 4:31:15 PM
I too have this problem on my '98 blazer. The clicking is from the combination relay ,behind the glove box.It does stop when the brakes are applied,but comes back whne they are released. WTF?????? DRIVING ME KKKRAZYYY.
pilgrim
1/20/2007 7:42:39 PM
I've had this for a couple of years. I replaced the clicking relay and it continues. Same location, same low-temp situation. Since the noise goes away when the brakes are depressed, it's obviously on the same circuit as the brake lights. I've attempted to trace the circuit in the shop manual but no luck - the newer manuals are a nightmare for tracing circuits.
Here's a weird one: the ONLY way I have found to make this stop - and it doesn't work all the time - is to poise one hand over the 4-way flasher switch and repeatedly punch it on and off. I mean onoffonoffonoff like a machine gun. About 80% of the time, that seems to stop the clicking. It may work with one or two cycles, or it may take a dozen. Just a wild guess is that the relay or something else in the system gets cycled enough times that it decides to stop acting up.
The research I've done connects it to the multi-function switch assembly on the steering column, but that's a fairly expensive and time-consuming item to work on, so I haven't tackled it.
swartlkk
1/20/2007 9:21:13 PM
I have read that this is caused by the 4way switch malfunctioning. The switch is replaceable with fairly little disassembly and not a lot of $$$. Let me see what I can dig up on that...
lastcoupe
1/20/2007 9:39:35 PM
Yes everyone the problem is in the multifunction switch, I have fixed several of these with a multi-switch. The hazard switch and it's contacts are in the multi-switch, but I believe I diagnosed these as the turn-signal switch in stead of the haz switch because it only happens with the ignition on. The hazard circuit is "hot" all the time and the turn cignal circuit is only hot with the key on. It could be the haz switch which is available seperately, but I can't say with certainty that it alone will fix your problem. I can say with certainty that the multifunction switch (turn/hazard/wiper/cruise/dimmer) WILL fix this concern.
pilgrim
1/21/2007 11:20:47 AM
Thanks for the confirmation. I've also tried flipping the tilt wheel up and down repeatedly to see if perhaps iit was a bad wire that might be moved - but I can't recall that ever working.
This can come and go, too. A couple of years ago it happened all the time in my '99 - but last winter, much less, and this winter, not at all. Go figure.
Cycling the 4-way flasher switch quickly, multiple times, is the best temporary workaround I can offer. Probably makes ones' lights flash in an interesting way while cruising down the street, though. I suppose it might be worth trying a generous spray of contact cleaner in the switch.
Kordog
1/21/2007 5:32:20 PM
Lastcoupe is right on the money with this one!! Replacing the multifunction switch will cure all your clicking woes!!!! Korey.
greenlantern77
5/6/2008 7:48:35 AM
I have the same problem on a 99 2 door zr2 blazer.
Does anyone know if the steering wheel/air bag have to be removed to replace the multi-function blinker/hazard/cruise switch (any additional details on the process of removing/installing this switch would also be greatly appreciated)?
Has anyone ever taken the faulty one out, examined it, and found a fixable problem, fixed it and put it back in successfully (it would be great if i could avoid paying the 200$ for the new switch)?
Thanks
greenlantern77
5/7/2008 9:59:32 AM
it looks like there are only 2 star heat bolts holding it on, is that right? Any ideas on how to get the side bolt out, there is no room behind it?
greenlantern77
5/8/2008 5:25:44 AM
any help from anyone who has replaced one of these would be great. I have gotten the multi disconnected from the column but the wires disappear into the dash, and are tied to other wire bundles and etc and the multi costs 200$ so this is definately not a easy fix that is done with fairly little disassembly and not a lot of $$$.
Where do the wires end and how do i get to them?
greenlantern77
5/8/2008 5:38:58 AM
greenlantern77
5/12/2008 9:25:09 AM
dont worry about it, i figured it out myself
fun2b1
5/12/2008 9:32:53 AM
would be GREAT if you told us all how you resloved your dilema:-)
swartlkk
5/12/2008 9:43:25 AM
Based on the other post, he was having difficulties with the removal of the multifunction switch (see why double posting is bad...).
I believe he figured out how to remove the mutlifuction switch and that he repaired the problem by replacing it as suggested.
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