SERIOUS PROBLEM: No Signals, problem somewhat solved. Options

[vile_v]

Hi my name is Jason, i dont post much or ask for questions but this is the first serious problem that has got me stumped.

PROBLEM: no signals (working prior to my removal/attemp repair of hazard lights buttons)

Some info.
Originally when i press the hazard lights button, the left turn signal would just stay on and i couldn't use my turn signals. But when the hazard lights were off, signals worked. Same symptons as [2slow2nervous] So today i removed the hazard signal button attempting to clean it up hoping it would work. I was able to take it apart and cleaned it up, I THINK I ASSEMBLED IT PROPERLY BACK TOGETHER I connected it back together and nothing happen so i was thinking, " didn't work, oh well." Later in the evening i went to the store and was signaling at an intersection only to realize my signal dont work anymore. ( i got a lot of honks and fingers for that)


I first check both fuses to see if any were dead, the hazards fuse was. I replaced it; didn't work. The turn signal fuse was good. The i removed my entire console, tyring to repair wires that look loose; didn't work. I also reopened the hazard lights button but ended up snapping some of the small plastic pieces and is now broken for sure. I did not touch the dimmer switch.

Question for you guys.
Has anyone else experience this before, if so what did you do? Do you know if the signals and hazards lights are one complete circuit, meaning i would need a new hazard lights button to make it all work again. Lastly any suggestions?

I apologize for making you guys read so much. Thanks for all your input too!

This post has been edited by vile_v: Sep 12, 2007 - 8:40 PM

[Batman722]

get a used switch from a junkyard, or buy one from me for $10 shipped to you

[vile_v]

get a used switch from a junkyard, or buy one from me for $10 shipped to you

DUDE, you should have read my thread sooner. i was waiting for someone to have one for sale but i desperately needed one. you could have saved me 50 bucks damnnn..

well i tried. when you go to toyota see if they will run a diagnostics check. i would think that the check would cover the wiring for the turns/hazards as well as anything else

Diagnostics Check cost 50 bucks and the hazard switch is going to cost me 63 with employee discount
I was able to ask one of the mechanics, he told me that i just needed a new switch to complete the circiut and everything should be just fine. NOT THAT SERIOUS ANYMORE =)

But parts are coming from cali, so its gonna take a few days before i can get my car back on the road.
Once again thanx for all your guys help. A great community we have.

Your a toyota employee and they still wanted to charge you for a diagnostics check? wth!? haha.

Our service manager isn't the nicest person in the world. LOL