I was driving with my kids in 2018 Silverado completely stock, no modifications at all and suddenly...lost power for about 45 secs... Pulled off as best as i could... Got the alert "theft detection" and to cycle driver side window up and down.. restarted the truck and the turn signals were sending a fault and flashing faster than normal... I was thinking the worst ... Checked all fuses and relays.. wondering what in the world is going on.. then o found your video and tried it.. they were full of corrosion and dirt.. electrical cleaning spray and dielectric grease .. no more issues... You saved me a ton of $ and time .... Thank you ao much... Very grateful to you for making this video.... I find it crazy that one electrical plug related to turn signals can shut the entire vehicle... I think Im gonna be switching to something more "old school" maybe a 80's bronco or something i can actually work on
@JimiKiwi2 ай бұрын
Wow! It's crazy how the smallest glitch can screw things up in a big way. I'm glad you got it straightened out. Best of luck!
@Mike-ms8uq2 ай бұрын
Make new video
@erniemoorer77303 ай бұрын
Hey thanks so much for your video, my 2009 Chevy was having the same issues! You saved me a trip to the parts store for new bulbs!!! You helped me fix the problem👍🏽
@JimiKiwi3 ай бұрын
Fantastic! I'm stoked you got it figured out. Best of luck!
@annuel14 ай бұрын
Hi my GMC Acadia having the same issue..i just wondering if it is same problem as well?
@JimiKiwi4 ай бұрын
I'm not sure. I don't think they have the same frame layout, but it's worth having a look. Good luck.
@cedthatruth37065 ай бұрын
I have a 2014 and i dont see the connectors on the bottom rear where yours is located...
@JimiKiwi5 ай бұрын
I'm not sure it's the same place. I think my video shows 2007-2013.
@Alex-ut6dk5 ай бұрын
Thank you
@JimiKiwi5 ай бұрын
Happy to help!
@trentmcgrath56035 ай бұрын
Hoping this comment gets noticed. I have a 2010 Silverado 1500. Brand new head lights and tail lights. Wired correctly with load resistors. Checked all the fuses as well. But god forbid if I turn that switch to the right or left it keeps hyper flashing. Do you recommend checking those back connections at the junction box still as a potential fix?
@tonywolford16 ай бұрын
Dude thank you! Mine were nasty! Used some wd40 contact cleaner
@jjt20206 ай бұрын
Saved me a ton of money bud! Thank you!
@JimiKiwi6 ай бұрын
Glad I could help!
@CSWmanofsteel7 ай бұрын
THANK YOU JIMMY 💯💪🏽🙏🏼!!! Simple fix saving $500.00. YOUR AWESOME 🤙🏼
@JimiKiwi7 ай бұрын
Happy to help! Have a great day!
@CSWmanofsteel7 ай бұрын
@@JimiKiwi ALOHA FROM HAWAII 🌺
@Dragon-hf1kk8 ай бұрын
Nice, 👍🏼
@JimiKiwi8 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@benjaminkramer68518 ай бұрын
Also you might want to check to make sure your blinker is not burned out
@brandonsauls25149 ай бұрын
Yes sir, first place I looked but haven't done it yet, thanks for the video
@JimiKiwi9 ай бұрын
😎👍
@hectorescobedo239810 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@JimiKiwi10 ай бұрын
You're Welcome!
@gregoriopedroza1787 Жыл бұрын
This really helped me out haha 2023. 2012 gmc serria 1500 sle
@RiZeDynamic4 ай бұрын
What did you do pull them out or just clean them ?
@ciarosealdog8523 Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@benjsirski Жыл бұрын
Having a similar situation with my 02 Silverado. Do you think that would be the same set up and what did you use to clean the terminal ?
@JimiKiwi Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure, but it's worth a peak under the bumper. I used a "CRC" product called QD Electronic Cleaner, but any electric contact cleaner should work. Come to think of it, 2002 might still have the flasher relay. Either way, good luck and let us know how it goes.
@johnuhlir7141 Жыл бұрын
Just ran across this video!!! Thanks so much for posting. I did what you recommended to my 2012 Silverado, and it fixed the same issue you had. Can’t believe it!!! I was thinking BCM the whole time.
@JimiKiwi Жыл бұрын
Fantastic! I'm happy it helped!
@AMERICAFIRSTBOSS Жыл бұрын
wow tnx
@marclapalme1394 Жыл бұрын
Hey dude! Thanks for the video! It worked! Everything is fine now! Thanks
@JimiKiwi Жыл бұрын
Kickass! I'm happy it helped!
@JChapp-mj3yk Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your toubleshooting expertise. These corrosion problems are difficult to find!
@JimiKiwi Жыл бұрын
Any time! I was scratching my head for a while on this one. Good luck 👍
@leoscott8333 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, same truck same problem. You saved me a lot of time looking
@JimiKiwi Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Always glad to help!
@David-by4jf Жыл бұрын
does it hurt?
@JimiKiwi Жыл бұрын
Yeah, it did. Hugs always make things better.
@servandogorostieta4986 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I have the same problem.
@wstevenson78572 жыл бұрын
Thank You!!
@Gravyballs20112 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I first tested my hazard lights (they work fine) but no turn signal. I'll unplug and look for corrosion as suggested.
@JimiKiwi2 жыл бұрын
Good luck and keep us posted.
@film-john2 жыл бұрын
Got to love KZfaq. Glad I found this. My 09 GMC Sierra did the fast blinking with nothing happening at the left rear. This was after a fuel pump replacement. Found that connector after watching this video and found it wasn't fully seated. Had to clean the dirt and corrosion around the plug so it would seat completely and my signal works again. I need to get rid of this old crusty truck lol.
@stevejasmin58662 жыл бұрын
I have tried everything except that I will try in the morning and Let you know
@JimiKiwi2 жыл бұрын
Please do! Let us know.
@stevejasmin58662 жыл бұрын
@@JimiKiwi It didnt work for me it was a shot in the dark as it is my front left side. Flashers work fine. I have reseated the plugs in the rear. Changed the Switch on the steering column. Its just funny they work fine for about 5 seconds than the front ones dont blink any more and the rear ones blink fast. All bulbs have been replaced including side marker bulb and all Sockets look good. I ended up trading the truck in for cash late yesterday and the blinker problem never came up. But thanks for this post it was worth the try.
@JimiKiwi2 жыл бұрын
Wow. That had to be frustrating. At least, it's out of your hands now. I wanna see the look on the technician's face when he figures that one out 🙂
@atsaxon60632 жыл бұрын
what about independently
@JimiKiwi2 жыл бұрын
Each tail light housing has its own connector. There are four in total. One supplies the power. One for each tail light. And, one for trailer lights. While you're down there, it's good practice just to clean all of them.
@atsaxon60632 жыл бұрын
@@JimiKiwi I have good sir…always a lot of grit back there! The reason I’m asking is because mine needed resistors to stop the hyper flashing. On each signal bulb.
@JimiKiwi2 жыл бұрын
Ah... you must have LED bulbs?
@atsaxon60632 жыл бұрын
@@JimiKiwi oh ya switched them over found this video in my search for a solution truck is too new for a relay but got it done with resistors good info though mine def needed a clean out
@JimiKiwi2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a video you should put together. You would certainly get my view. 😎👍
@dirkdaddy22 жыл бұрын
Short and sweet, something for me to check! Also some Chevy trucks of 2000's era have a history of burning out the flasher relay found under the dash panel below the steering column, to possibly help future viewers.
@JimiKiwi2 жыл бұрын
Best of Luck to ya!
@lradar12 жыл бұрын
What was the numbers of your tail light bulbs I come up with someone had missed matched bulbs numbers 3157 and 3156 I guess once it’s a little hotter bolt Thank you for your advice you helped me a lot
@JimiKiwi2 жыл бұрын
My tail lights have 3057 bulbs. I looked them up and 3057, 3157 and 3047 are all listed as replacements.
@eliocastaneda61772 жыл бұрын
What did you use to clean them?
@JimiKiwi2 жыл бұрын
CRC Quick Dry Electronics Cleaner. Good Luck!
@robg12832 жыл бұрын
Worked for my 2011 Sierra 1500. Thank you!
@sammycalderon32872 жыл бұрын
Hey Jimmy I have a problem in my truck whit signal Ligths in one side do you think is going to the same problem??
@JimiKiwi2 жыл бұрын
If it's a GM and the problem is taillights, my guess is yes. Great trucks, but this is a common issue especially along the coast.
@blake_2292 жыл бұрын
2008 Chevy Silverado. My blinkers work but I have no response sound when I use them. Also, front speakers don't work but my rear speakers do. Any advice?
@JimiKiwi2 жыл бұрын
I had a similar issue in a Monte Carlo. It turned out to be the amplifier for the stereo. You can pick one up secondhand for a couple hundred bucks. They go about 450 brand new.
@blake_2292 жыл бұрын
@@JimiKiwi I might just have to accept quiet blinkers at that price. Thanks for the info.
@JimiKiwi2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha! 😄 I hear ya
@juniorlopezmusic20672 жыл бұрын
I have this problem but only with the left side not even my running lights turn on just the reverse light and my reverse light blinks instead of the turn signals my break light dont work on the left either
@juniorlopezmusic20672 жыл бұрын
@@JimiKiwi everything factor and yes once i seen the video i cleaned them replaced bulbs checked fuses….
@JimiKiwi2 жыл бұрын
I live along the coast so the corrosion got bad enough on mine that I had to replace the wiring harnesses between the taillight and that connector.
@juniorlopezmusic20672 жыл бұрын
@@MrGomez77301 i ended up taking all the conections off as he did on video and cleaned them with light wire brush connected them and was perfect try it might b ur problem
@shortymilder58562 жыл бұрын
I told my dad he won't listen to me and is being a jerk about it saying its not it ik it is it
@JimiKiwi2 жыл бұрын
Well, that's too bad. Maybe a bill from a mechanic who fixes his issue might change his mind? I hope you guys get it sorted out.
@lacidari2 жыл бұрын
Cleaned those up didn't look corroded and that was the fix. Took the trailer plug out and cleaned all the dirt out of the plug. 2008 GMC 2500 HD Sierra SLE.
@jamesfleck55603 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. Right turn signal/BrakeLight/Reverse Light not working. Spent a lot of time researching what could be my problem. This video fixed my problem in 2 minutes. I have a 2010 GMC 2500.
@JimiKiwi3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! I was in the same boat. I'm glad you got it straightened out.
@HuNkPaPaPeople3 жыл бұрын
Thank you lots from the 49th state! Much love and thank for the much needed advice.
@JimiKiwi3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@martinbuschau32093 жыл бұрын
I referenced your video to check my 2011 Sierra 1500 this morning. My driver's side signals don't respond in any way but the hazards do so I was thinking this had an outside chance of being the source of the issue. Still I really appreciated the video and it got me looking at a part of the truck I wasn't aware of. Last week I changed out the rear differential oil so I got to see how dirty and rusty the area was (the top of the spare which may have never been dropped before this was totally filthy). I was actually surprised to see how clean the insides of the four plug connectors in the area were. I'm going to look more around the Body Control Module (BCM) wiring and possibly the BCM itself. Thank you Jimikiwi!!!
@JimiKiwi3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I hope you find the source of the issue. I'm glad to hear you're keeping up maintenance on your truck. Let us know what you find out. Inquiring minds want to know.
@KevinSanchez-ts4pr Жыл бұрын
Did you fix the problem? I’m having somewhat the same issue When I hit my remote key to lock and unlock my 07 silverado, both turn signals on the driver side blink once but when I try flipping on the turn signal or hazards, they won’t blink or nothing, however my driver side towing mirror has a turn signal bulb on the back of it and that does blink when turn signal is activated I’m sure I’ll figure it out on my next day off
@Mike-ms8uq3 жыл бұрын
Can you please move to Minnesota
@JimiKiwi3 жыл бұрын
Haha!!!
@JimiKiwi3 жыл бұрын
🙂
@audiohqu3 жыл бұрын
That was it!? Mine didn't even look corroded, but I unplugged it and plugged it back in, works. Go figure.
@JimiKiwi3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@ameliamurphy30233 жыл бұрын
NICE! Just what I needed...and it worked!
@JimiKiwi3 жыл бұрын
Sweet! Glad to hear it!
@rallybro23 жыл бұрын
Thanks, man, this was just what I needed. My '08 Silverado started flashing fast, but all the elements were still lighting up. Popping the leftmost (driver side) blue connector was the one that I think did it. I did them all, off and back on, didn't notice any dirt or corrosion, but the contact must be improved anyway, 'cause now I've got normal blink speeds! Very helpful and well done.
@JimiKiwi3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! We're happy to hear it. Thanks for letting us know.
@turningstrawberry6783 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this--im gonna go check my '14 chevy silverado. After a heavy snow, I used a set of chains that whipped the ever-loving daylight out of the wheel well (speed increased without pullout for removal). Next time I started my truck up, I had the issue with my rear passenger turn signal not working, and haven't been able to track down why. Based on location and what happened, I'll check this next.
@JimiKiwi3 жыл бұрын
Good luck. Let us know what you figure out.
@aliciafussman3730 Жыл бұрын
Same issue just came up on my '17 Silverado, and the indicator keeps popping on everytime I turn my right signal on. Guess I'll be checking for dirt/debris or corrosion 🤞
@motivatethemind78953 жыл бұрын
Please help: 08 Silverado 1500 When I turn on the truck the driver side tail light it out and when I have it in park and or put my turn signal the reverse lights turn on I unlock the truck and the driver side won’t turn on but when I lock it they do turn on
@JimiKiwi3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!
@kenainmeshik3 жыл бұрын
How did you resolve the corrosion any recommendations for products thanks
@JimiKiwi3 жыл бұрын
For light corrosion, any electrical contact cleaner should work. I use permatex or wd40 brand contact cleaner. Not for any reason. It's just what is locally available. I cut up a nail file to get into the connector for heavier corrosion. Don't forget to add some dielectric grease before plugging it all back together. Good luck!
@Chief60673 жыл бұрын
Just bought a 2014 and I have the same problem......... Thanks for the video I will try your suggestion and repost my results Thanks for the video 😎👍👍
@JimiKiwi3 жыл бұрын
Keep us posted. Thanks
@Chief60673 жыл бұрын
I forgot to ask, but what did you use to clean the contacts with? Would a break clean spray work? Or just getting in there with a brass brush and cleaning first then spray with brake clean or carb cleaner
@JimiKiwi3 жыл бұрын
Any auto parts or Walmart carry cleaners specifically formulated to clean electrical connections without damage. I don't know what the difference is, but is a good thing to have around your shop/garage. Sometimes the cleaner will do the trick. Sometimes a bit of scrubbing is needed. Brass brush is a good idea.
@Chief60673 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the heads up on the cleaners. Im actually heading out now to look for it. Will keep in touch with my progress. Thanks again for all your help 😎👍👍