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I have 1999 GMC Jimmy with only 60,000 miles on it. My turn signal continuely clicks while I am driving. It stops clicking went I press the brakes. I was told that it could be the turn signal assembley on the steering wheel that bad. What do you think? and how much should this problem cost me? I changed a burnt out taillight and that day when the blinker was turned on it had a fast clicking once or twice when the signal was used and then went back to normal. I didn't think anything of it and a day or 2 later the very frequent clicking when the signal is not on started. I read a rticle that stated to pull up on the brake when it was clicking but that made no difference...
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1999 GMC Jimmy

Already Tried:
Changing Blinker Sensor, another taillight bulb, pulling up on the brake (no Help), moving signal switch (no help).

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Status:  Closed   Value: $8
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January 15 10:24 AM (8 minutes and 21 seconds later)
         
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Most of the time it's a bad multifunction switch(turn signal switch)and is probably true in your case.You will save a wad of cash doing this yourself. www.rock.auto.com has them for $106 which is cheap.If you go to the dealer the part will likely be over $400 plus about 1 and 1/2 hours labor times your local rates.They are not that hard to change if you have the tools.Maybe you could find a smaller shop that would install your part you bring in.If this has helped you please click on my accept button.If it has helped you very much you may leave a bonus if you wish to do so.



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January 15 10:35 AM (11 minutes and 23 seconds later)
         
What about changing this signal switch with the airbag system? Is it dangerous?
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January 15 10:46 AM (10 minutes and 38 seconds later)
         
Relist: I still need help.
What about changing this signal switch with the airbag system? Is it dangerous?
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January 15 11:01 AM (15 minutes and 11 seconds later)
         
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This is to Assist diablo666.

Once you remove the positive battery cable from the battery ( which you should do any time you work on the electrical system) it shouldn't pose a hazard.



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