2011 Hyundai Santa Fe; left/right turn signals click very fast even when not activated, Hazard Botton and Lights work normal... Any clue?

Asked by Guru9J345 Jul 31, 2017 at 09:15 AM about the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L SE AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe; left/right turn signals click very fast even when not activated (clicking sound), Hazard Botton and Lights work normal... Any clue?

Which part is defective:
Signal Flasher Relay/Module (95230-0W305)
OR
Light & Turn Signal Switch Assembly (93410-2B001CA)

9 Answers

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I would start with the relay its cheaper then if that doesn't work the only other part would be the switch mod.

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The problem is with the signal stick module on the steering column . You’ll need to remove it and clean the contacts. Not a difficult job. Remove plastic top/bottom cover surrounding steering column.( 3 screws hold bottom cover and 2 for top cover ( you’ll need to turn steering wheel r then l to see the top cover screws). The covers are snapped together- use a flat blade screwdriver to seperate them and remove by sliding forward and out. Then on the left of the steering column remove the signal stick with attached module by pushing the release tab and sliding the signal stick and attached module out of metal holder. This tab is right in front and easy to see. Then unplug white plastic connector. Put the stick/module on a work bench or an area where you can disassemble it. Remove 4 sliver screws that hold assembly together . A white plastic part with 4 contacts will probably fall out when seperating the 2 halves of the module. Just put it back in the halve with the stick attached - It can only sit in one way. (The contacts on this part will make contact with the contacts in the other halve). Then clean the grease off all the gold colored contacts (alcohol and Q-tips were well). Re-assemble and test. Any help you need let me know . Mel Kel

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Thank you Mel. Your clear and precise analysis allowed me to confirm that the problem was the turn signal switch which was the easy to replace. My problem started with clicking when turn signals not on and intermittently went from working fine to one side staying on after use and having to turn the other side signal on and off to cancel to ultimately having the left signal permanently on. I tried the cleaning fix but the terminal were in bad shape and after several cleaning and minor adjusting contacts was able to get them going in the hold the signal lever before fully engaging as you would changing lanes mode only. No signal when fully engaged. Anyway, the new switch works great and was extremely easy to accomplish. Al

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I’m glad I found someone with the same problem. I’m currently attempting to use the flathead to separate the top and bottom compartment to replace my turn signal switch. Where is the best place to attempt the separation? Thanks Meredith

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thank you thank you--made the job super easy!!! took the 5 screws out using a 1/4"drive deep socket--didn't wantt to round off the screws

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Thank you, I had the same problem and I was able to solve it with your answer!

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The little plastic tab you have to press to release the module is black. If you use a small flat- blade screwdriver like you used on the housing, you can depress the tab and it slides right out.

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Here is the steering column with the module removed. You can see the white plastic connector that plugs into the module hanging loose.

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