brandon0409

I have a 1998 Chevy Cavalier 2.2L Automatic Trans

History:
My turn signals stopped working recently. I finally figured out that it was the 5-prong flasher fuse (conglomerated Hazard/turn signal) located under neath the dashboard. I bought a replacement from Advance Auto. Blinkers now work fine.

Onto my NEW problem::
Once installed, a problem arose.

When the break pedal is pushed (a button or switch is depressed under the dash above the pedal I assume to relay to the tail lights and) the Turn signal flasher fuse makes 2 clicks (as if the turn signal is on) but the lights don't flash. This happens each time the brake pedal is pressed.

I confirmed the switch under the dash by pressing the button with my finger.

Question:
Could I have bought a faulty Flasher fuse?
Is the generic "Advance Auto" brand a crappy brand?

What can I do to fix this?

Thanks

brandon0409

Please someone respond.

brandon0409

Okay, I figured out the problem.

The Advance Auto brand Flasher fuse is not compatible with the car.

I went to my local Chevy Dealer and bought the authentic GM replacement part. Once it was installed, everything worked fine.