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Anonymous Posted on Feb 18, 2011

What causes a clicking sound when the turn signal is not turned on

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Likely a bad combination switch. If you jiggle the turn signal arm lightly and you hear clicking coming from the glove box area, then you need new combination switch.

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  • Anonymous Feb 18, 2011

    Wher is and how do you replace the combination switch?

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    Thank you BTW!

  • Anonymous Feb 18, 2011

    The combination switch is inside the steering column; it's basically the whole turn signal and wiper stalk. If you've never worked inside a steering column before, I recommend taking it to a professional. Airbags hurt.

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  • jlanier00513 Mar 16, 2011

    can you explain why the clicking stops when the brake is applied? Is there a connection between the combo switch, brake and clicking?

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That would be a relay bad which should be located up under the passenger side of the dash

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    Thank you

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    Possibly, but on Blazers and Bravadas of that era, the combo switch was prone to failure. It would wear out in such a way that the slightest pressure or vibration would cause it to send a signal to the relay, making it click. I have seen it several times. Again, if you hear fast clicking when you wiggle the turn signal stalk, it's the combo switch. Easy to test.

  • Anonymous Oct 23, 2011

    had same problem 99 bravada replaced blinker switch with a used one its a lot of work takin the dash apart but it fixed the problem.

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