Table 1 shows four common exterior lighting related problems of the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass. The number one most common problem is related to the turn signal switch (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the headlights (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Turn Signal Switch problems | |
| Headlights problems | |
| Tail Light problems | |
| Brake Light problems |
Steering column turn switch failure caused rear brake lights to go out completely - total dark - this is very dangerous, and will cause a rear end collision! ! it is also hard to discover - that's why people don't use turn signals - they wear out early, and cost a lot! brake lights are major Read details...
Head lights come on as soon as you start engine (safety feature), however there is no way of turning off headlights in blinding snow storms or dense fog, making visibility very difficult. Read details...
Turn signal switch short. No taillights when turn signal is on. One way both side taillights go out and the other way one side of taillights go out. When turn signals are not being used, sometimes I have tailights and sometimes I don't. They blink on and off. Read details...