Signal lamp
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Cruising
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Signal lamp
Anyone ever seen a signal lamp fail like this?
I've never seen anything like it. It was also cracked (came off in my hand when I tried to remove the bulb).
Whadaya think, random lamp failure, or an indication of a transient elec system problem? (Not that I really think there's a chance it's related, but it went out the first time I used the left turn signal after I installed the HID kit)
I've never seen anything like it. It was also cracked (came off in my hand when I tried to remove the bulb).
Whadaya think, random lamp failure, or an indication of a transient elec system problem? (Not that I really think there's a chance it's related, but it went out the first time I used the left turn signal after I installed the HID kit)
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From: Bugs Bunny should'a made a left turn here
one of my front DRL's did that when i was fooling around with the wiring of my LEDs while splicing my original bulbs back inline.
it looks cool as hell!
it looks cool as hell!
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Anyone ever seen a signal lamp fail like this?
I've never seen anything like it. It was also cracked (came off in my hand when I tried to remove the bulb).
Whadaya think, random lamp failure, or an indication of a transient elec system problem? (Not that I really think there's a chance it's related, but it went out the first time I used the left turn signal after I installed the HID kit)
I've never seen anything like it. It was also cracked (came off in my hand when I tried to remove the bulb).
Whadaya think, random lamp failure, or an indication of a transient elec system problem? (Not that I really think there's a chance it's related, but it went out the first time I used the left turn signal after I installed the HID kit)
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That'd be my guess. I have a leaky housing on my DD and the bulbs burn out that way.
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Hmmm, think that might do it? It has rained here every day this month. And it was a bit difficult to remove (reminiscent of removing bulbs corroded due to moisture).
Maybe keep an eye out for condensation in the housing after it rains?
Maybe keep an eye out for condensation in the housing after it rains?
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The lights are on all the time if you have DRLs activated. They have been known to burn the housing. I've seen a few pics of cracks and some fairly dramatic failures. With the lack of sapce down there you need to make sure the bulb holder goes back in tight and seals the housing.
If you find a crack, most guys use some silicon sealant and seal the cracks and then problem over.
