Turn Signal Help-
Thread Starter
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 25
Likes: 2
Turn Signal Help-
Hi-
Picked up a '92 LT1 in need of almost unlimited TLC. After about 9 months of poking at it, (I actually bought a LIFT to work on the thing) I backed it out of the shop thinking I had finally reached the point where I could register the car with DMV and head to the inspection station. Running thru a checklist, was surprised (well, not really) to find the right hand
turn signal wasn't working. The two rear lights go on and stay on, and wrong filament in the front right-hand bulb turns on and doesn't blink. Then I noticed a couple of the LEDs in the right hand headlight (the previous owner had installed LED headlights but they seem to work correctly after replacing the gears in each side) faintly light up, so unfortunately it's not a bulb or flasher issue. Any ideas or pointers would be much appreciated!!
thanks in advance!
bill
Picked up a '92 LT1 in need of almost unlimited TLC. After about 9 months of poking at it, (I actually bought a LIFT to work on the thing) I backed it out of the shop thinking I had finally reached the point where I could register the car with DMV and head to the inspection station. Running thru a checklist, was surprised (well, not really) to find the right hand
turn signal wasn't working. The two rear lights go on and stay on, and wrong filament in the front right-hand bulb turns on and doesn't blink. Then I noticed a couple of the LEDs in the right hand headlight (the previous owner had installed LED headlights but they seem to work correctly after replacing the gears in each side) faintly light up, so unfortunately it's not a bulb or flasher issue. Any ideas or pointers would be much appreciated!!
thanks in advance!
bill
Thread Starter
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 25
Likes: 2
Hi-
Picked up a '92 LT1 in need of almost unlimited TLC. After about 9 months of poking at it, (I actually bought a LIFT to work on the thing) I backed it out of the shop thinking I had finally reached the point where I could register the car with DMV and head to the inspection station. Running thru a checklist, was surprised (well, not really) to find the right hand
turn signal wasn't working. The two rear lights go on and stay on, and wrong filament in the front right-hand bulb turns on and doesn't blink. Then I noticed a couple of the LEDs in the right hand headlight (the previous owner had installed LED headlights but they seem to work correctly after replacing the gears in each side) faintly light up, so unfortunately it's not a bulb or flasher issue. Any ideas or pointers would be much appreciated!!
thanks in advance!
bill
Picked up a '92 LT1 in need of almost unlimited TLC. After about 9 months of poking at it, (I actually bought a LIFT to work on the thing) I backed it out of the shop thinking I had finally reached the point where I could register the car with DMV and head to the inspection station. Running thru a checklist, was surprised (well, not really) to find the right hand
turn signal wasn't working. The two rear lights go on and stay on, and wrong filament in the front right-hand bulb turns on and doesn't blink. Then I noticed a couple of the LEDs in the right hand headlight (the previous owner had installed LED headlights but they seem to work correctly after replacing the gears in each side) faintly light up, so unfortunately it's not a bulb or flasher issue. Any ideas or pointers would be much appreciated!!
thanks in advance!
bill
they do NOT come on when the right-hand turn sig is activated. A grounding issue? Sorry about that-
bill
Thread Starter
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 25
Likes: 2
Never mind. I looked again inside the socket. The ground contact was cracked at the top where it bends around and is supposed to keep a little pressure against the metal body of the
bulb . Because it was cracked, it had been pushed into the recess of the socket. losing contact with the bulb body. Luckily NAPA has them in stock. SOrry for the bother!
bulb . Because it was cracked, it had been pushed into the recess of the socket. losing contact with the bulb body. Luckily NAPA has them in stock. SOrry for the bother!
Safety Car
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 4,759
Likes: 1,647
From: Fairfax Virginia
Hey there "bille6"
WELCOME TO THE CORVETTE FORUM!!
It is a common issue with older Corvettes and their light sockets. I have changed a few over the years, frequently I find corrosion on either the bulb or the socket. Using the eraser on a standard pencil works great cleaning up dirty contacts. Cracked bodies and missing springs are a whole nother problem.
You came, you asked, you answered.... Wow! We out here appreciate you taking the time to share it with us! This is how owning a Corvette gets a bit easier, having friends out there who can pitch in and offer help. What a world!
Good Luck and keep that Corvette of yours on the roads where Corvettes "Belong"!
WELCOME TO THE CORVETTE FORUM!!
It is a common issue with older Corvettes and their light sockets. I have changed a few over the years, frequently I find corrosion on either the bulb or the socket. Using the eraser on a standard pencil works great cleaning up dirty contacts. Cracked bodies and missing springs are a whole nother problem.
You came, you asked, you answered.... Wow! We out here appreciate you taking the time to share it with us! This is how owning a Corvette gets a bit easier, having friends out there who can pitch in and offer help. What a world!
Good Luck and keep that Corvette of yours on the roads where Corvettes "Belong"!
Thread Starter
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 25
Likes: 2
WOW! Have you ever considered moonlighting as a motivational speaker? (8 I'm the last one that i thought would have the answer. This is actually my 12th corvette- the 3rd C4. Lots of C3s. A couple of C2s. Thought I had a semi-"ratty" driver for the summer but the car's "ra" factor ended up being more than I predicted. C'est la vie I guess. (8 the LED headlight issue is still there but I am pretending it isn't!
thanks & have a great one!!
b
thanks & have a great one!!
b
