2001 Blazer Multi-function switch replacement

[Mike]

My flasher is click even when the signals are off and the dealer told me that I need to replace the multi-function switch on the steering column.

$246 for the part and about the same for labor. I can get the same part elsewhere for $110 but would like to find instructions on how to install it myself without tripping the airbag.

I was told I need a special tool to get some of the parts off. Anybody know how to do this?

Please email me at [e-mail]

Thanks
Mike

[susie]

Mike wrote:

My flasher is click even when the signals are off and the dealer told me that I need to replace the multi-function switch on the steering column.
$246 for the part and about the same for labor. I can get the same part elsewhere for $110 but would like to find instructions on how to install it myself without tripping the airbag.
I was told I need a special tool to get some of the parts off. Anybody know how to do this?
Please email me at [e-mail]
Thanks
Mike

Mike did you find anything out im having the same problem

[Ashley]

I am needing to replace mine as well. Did you find out any info on how to do it?

[Brian]

Same here. Clicking even when signals not engaged.

[harry w]

Ashley wrote:

I am needing to replace mine as well. Did you find out any info on how to do it?

Me also help [e-mail]

[Kyle]

Holy crap!$246!

I just replaced mine myself for $12.

Just go down to autozone or one of those places, and ask for a flasher for your 2001 Blazer. It will be about $12.

Then remove the piece of the dashboard underneath the glove department on the passenger side. Then remove the glove department itself by taking out the screws on it's hinges.

There you will see the flasher, simply remove it and replace it with the new one. Then put everything back the way it was.

[slatr]

I have a 2001 blazer the bottom brake lights don't work but the top one does I have no blinkers.the part is about 200 to 250$ the dealership told me ti was the multifunction switch after I tried to change the flasher relay witch was about 13$ that did'nt work.I'm still working to change the multifunction switch which is located at the bottom of the sterring collum if I fix this I will give more info.

[Danny]

Kyle wrote:

Holy crap!$246!
I just replaced mine myself for $12.
Just go down to autozone or one of those places, and ask for a flasher for your 2001 Blazer. It will be about $12.
Then remove the piece of the dashboard underneath the glove department on the passenger side. Then remove the glove department itself by taking out the screws on it's hinges.
There you will see the flasher, simply remove it and replace it with the new one. Then put everything back the way it was.

The thing you replaced for $12 was the flasher, which is not the same thing as a multiswitch. That price ($246) sounds about right, I had the same problem and was going to do it myself but I didn't want to mess with the airbag and taking the steering wheel off so I took it to a shop and had them do it.