Turn signal fast blinker problem again
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Racer
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From: New Orleans Louisiana
Turn signal fast blinker problem again
I've read all the posts on changing the turn signal bulbs and I've found the "Rubber bumper hood support removal" method works best and quickest. Having gotten that out of the way, here's my problem-for the past 2 days I've been getting the fast blinker on the left side9(No flashing). No problem on the right side whatsoever. I'm on a multi-state road trip right now and I'm driving for at least 6 hours every day and the DLR lights are on the entire time. The strange thing is the left blinker would work correctly for a while, then only about half the time later in the day and toward the end of the it wouldn't work at all. I replaced the bulb and the old bulb looks fine to the eye. I tried the left blinker and it works great. I try the right side for the heck of it and it blinking fast (not flashing). What's the deal? Long post-sorry but had to give all the info.
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Racer
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From: New Orleans Louisiana
Yep, bulb was burned out again. In fact I had to drive in the rain again and Whadya know? Another blown bulb. I replaced them and all is right again-Until it rains I guess. I checked the sockets when replacing bulbs and they seem to fine. There's a small amount of scorching on the plastic housing but the contacts look great with no corrosion whatsoever. I don't think the area where the sockets reside gets wet when driving in rain. Anybody with similar problem?
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When you get back pull the housings and take a look. You'll prbably find that the light unit is cracked and is letting water in. It's fairly common. Either seal the crack or treat yourself to new housings.
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Originally Posted by NolaVette94
Yep, bulb was burned out again. In fact I had to drive in the rain again and Whadya know? Another blown bulb. I replaced them and all is right again-Until it rains I guess. I checked the sockets when replacing bulbs and they seem to fine. There's a small amount of scorching on the plastic housing but the contacts look great with no corrosion whatsoever. I don't think the area where the sockets reside gets wet when driving in rain. Anybody with similar problem?
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Originally Posted by NolaVette94
Yep, bulb was burned out again. In fact I had to drive in the rain again and Whadya know? Another blown bulb. I replaced them and all is right again-Until it rains I guess. I checked the sockets when replacing bulbs and they seem to fine. There's a small amount of scorching on the plastic housing but the contacts look great with no corrosion whatsoever. I don't think the area where the sockets reside gets wet when driving in rain. Anybody with similar problem?
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PS. The rubber hood stop and plastic headlight shroud removal reach under and around method does work great.
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