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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 10:19 AM
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My driver side blinkers won't work when my head lights are on. Has anyone else had this problem? or have an idea of what's going on?


Also the bulb holder doesn't hold the bulb tight enough to create a good connection with the blinker bulb on the driver side. is there a way to replace the wire/connector so it will hold the bulb tight again?
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 10:21 AM
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http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1956-1996.html

I just found this. will this fix my problem? just slide out the old worn one and replace with this or will i need to rewire it also?
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No one has an idea why they won't work? I'd really like to have them in working order so i don't have to worry about getting hit
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 11:58 AM
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When someone has issues with their electrical I tell them check the ground.

I think you have more trouble than that but it wouldn't hurt.

Bad grounds can cause a lot of funny stuff to happen.

Wish I could of been more help.

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You just need front park light harnesses ecklers part# A9328, 2 new sockets & wiring pigtail should cure the problem with loose bulbs. Also check the ground connection drivers side on front of core support at lower left of a/c condenser.
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