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    Blinker SOUND and volume changed

    I wrestled out my LCM and changed it to a repaired LCM (thanks Fastblackmerc!!) and now my blinker noise is almost nonexistant. Is it possible I jarred it when replacing LCM?

    Dpes anyone know where the blinker sound comes from?


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    Turn signal sound comes from the LCM. The repair I do does not involve the turn signal blinker. of the many hundreds of LCM's I've repaired, I have never heard of this issue.
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    OMG I laughed so hard, I pulled a muscle in my back! So funny!

    Jim I never ever thought it had anything to do with your repair.


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    2003 CV Sport Matador Red, 19,280 Miles, DD, Curless Full Service Royal flush, Marto Tune, 18 Chrome Wheels w 235/265 front/back Nitto tires, NEW OEM Sport Springs -1 coil & Monroe Severe Duty (front) shocks, Addco front and rear sway bars, KYB rear Shocks, Carfixer Alignment.

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    Yes, same thing happened to me as well as a few others I know. MM owners, as well as CV and GMQ owners have reported this after repairing or replacing the LCM. I had taken my car to the dealer for the LCM Recall repair (before I knew of FastBlackMerc's repair which is superior) and the same thing happened. I have heard different explanations, possibly a different turn signal relay or the newer one is better insulated from the noise, etc. Either way, as far as I know, it's not an issue.

    One example:
    https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/Discus...16279_ds678575

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    Quote Originally Posted by 1Marauder View Post
    OMG I laughed so hard, I pulled a muscle in my back! So funny!

    Jim I never ever thought it had anything to do with your repair.
    I didn't think so......

    I'd be happy to swap yours out with another repaired one.
    “When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
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    "The only way to deal with the Islamic State - these blood thirsty, blood-drunken, terrorists -
    is to kill them, keep on killing them, until you kill the last one, then you kill his pet goat."

    Lt. Colonel Ralph Peters

    “Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”
    "I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes, if you **** with me, I'll kill you all"
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    I’d consider the quieter one an upgrade.


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    I did mine and used a BOSCH 30/40 inside the LCM. It is safe to assume if a new relay is pressed against another relay in the LCM it could have an effect on the volume of the clicky sound. Similar to using sound deadening mat on bare sheet metal.
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    My repair consists of an external 40A headlight relay and 3 20A internal relays. Nothing pressing on anything.
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    “Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”
    "I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes, if you **** with me, I'll kill you all"
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    Once the Ford replacement came out, that new one is much quieter on our 300a…
    I do not like the change either
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    No Jim, I am 487% satisfied with your superior work, and I am happy the way it is.

    Imust confess that I did drive a few miles w blinker on... That is how I noticed. My Dad was with my for Thanksgiving, we did the repair together. And as he was driving w me, and is he going s near deaf, it was he who noticed it was much quieter. I kinda like it, and there is no way I am fighting that beast in and out again. My back is still sore.

    So thankful for your repair, have one boxed and ready to ship your direction. I thought I had already mailed it weeks ago, but found the box today on my workbench.

    Thanks for for the awesome assist!


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    When I wired in the mechanical flasher for LEDs I noticed right away how much quieter the replacement was and really enjoy it toned down a notch.


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    These cars do the blinking in the LCM? my blinker recently on the left side starts off ok but shortly starts blinking about twice as fast as normal.
    I did a vin search for recalls and it showed no recalls so I assume the car has had the LCM factory repair done already. What could be causing my blinker problem?
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    Blown bulb?


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    Quote Originally Posted by seanpatrick2000 View Post
    These cars do the blinking in the LCM? my blinker recently on the left side starts off ok but shortly starts blinking about twice as fast as normal.
    I did a vin search for recalls and it showed no recalls so I assume the car has had the LCM factory repair done already. What could be causing my blinker problem?
    Sounds like a bad bulb or bulb loose in the socket.
    “When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
    Ronald Regan

    "The only way to deal with the Islamic State - these blood thirsty, blood-drunken, terrorists -
    is to kill them, keep on killing them, until you kill the last one, then you kill his pet goat."

    Lt. Colonel Ralph Peters

    “Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”
    "I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes, if you **** with me, I'll kill you all"
    General James Mattis




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