Hey guys,

My right blinker started blinking very fast the other day, so it's time to change the bulb. First time for me. I just wanted to get your opinions. Is this something I should just have a local shop do? Or can I do this myself? And if so where can I get the new bulb, etc.?

Thanks,

Mike

 

There's an access panel under the front facia so you can reach it.

 

Turn on your lights and blinkers and look around the car for dead bulbs. Go to Auto Zone or pep Boys and tell them which light is out. They should be able to help. Just make sure you identity the bulb that is dead.

 

since the front bulb is the most difficult to change it's the problem 90% of the time.

 

Chances are its the bulb. Your owners manual will have what bulb you need to get. You can get it at Wally World or your local auto store. To replace it, do what jrose7004 said. To me thats the easiest way to change it. Im sure others will chime in with how they have changed the bulf.

 

 

Ok great guys thanks for the information. I will go to my local store and pick up the correct bulb. If both the front and back blinkers are blinking very fast would that mean both are out? How do I tell which one it is?

 

That'll be a real good DIY for you!

 

I just had the same problem.
This is what the guys here responded.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2099683

 

Its always the front (water gets in the housing and blows the bulb). Dont hammer it (the front housings) with the hose when you wash it and it may help to make it last a little longer.

 

As you've guesssed the local shop will charge an arm and a leg to do a 10 min fix. Just turn the ignition on and select the T/S and you'll see which bulb is out. Take a look at the bulb when you pull it out. it could be just normal wear but these cars are prone to cracking of the housig because of the heat of the DRLs. if so water may be getting in ans causing the bulb to blow out. If the bulb is clean all is good.

You'll get three suggestions

Go in through the brake ducts - not easy with a Z06 or if you have screens

Go in through the bottom by taking out the bottom panel



The one that works for me is:

Turn on the headlights and back off one position to kill the lights.
Unscrew the 3 small screws on the black plastic housing around the headlight. Gently pull the housing clear. Reach down around the headlight unit and release the bulb holder. It unscrews counter clockwise but it has a plastic clip which you need to squeeze to release it. Here’s how the bulb fits into the lamp unit. The DRL bulb is the lower of the two.



Here’s the light socket. This one’s after market but it gives you the idea. You can see the clip you need to squeeze.



Change the bulb. Reseat the bulb holder and turn until it clicks back in place. Put the plastic housing back in place making sure to locate the small plastic tab in the bracket on the headlamp cover. Replace the 3 screws and close the lights.

10 minute job. Some guys have had the lights close if they’ve taken a while to do the fix. If you’re worried about that, disconnect the battery once the lights are up.

The bulb is a 4157NA

Some guys with big arms remove the hood adjusting screw for better access. Guys with even bigger arms have had to take off the headlight cover. Four torx screws (2 back, 1 each side). Take the back ones off first with the lamps down. Raise the lights and take the side ones out.




Heres a decode on all the bulbs

CHEVROLET Corvette

Low beam headlamp: 9006

High beam headlamp: 9005

Parking light: 4157NA

Front turn signal: 4157NA

Rear turn signal: 3057

Tail light: 3057

Stop light: 3057

High mount stop light:

Fog/Driving light: 899

License plate: 194

Back up light: 2057

Front sidemarker: 194

Rear sidemarker: 194

Glove box: 194

Map light: 212-2

Step/Courtesy light: 194

Under hood light: 561

Instrument-general: 194

Automatic transmission indicator: 194

Note: If the bulb has or includes the suffix LL it’s a Long Life Upgrade which gives up to twice the life of the standard lamp

HTH

 

hell do it yourself

 

Great guys, I will take care of it this week. Thanks again for all the information, much appreciated!

 

....but it COULD be a rear bulb...easier to change....

 

Guy I got the bulb, but the bulb I got is made by Slyvania and it clicks in instead of screws in. It is the correct part number though. What I mean is that is clips in, it doesn't screw in like a house light bulb to the socket..

Is this the right bulb? Or Do I need one that screws in light a house light bulb?

 

most of the bulbs in cars use what is called a bayonet mount - you push it in the housing and give it a half turn to lock it in place

 

Not sure what you mean exactly. For a better reference here is the bulb I got from Autozone, very similar. You can see the bottom I am talking about. They call it a wedge base. It looks like it would clip in, not screw in.


http://www.bulbs.com/eSpec.aspx?ID=9238

 

If "BOTH" of your right or left turn signal bulbs blink, and they are both "ON", then its NOT a blown bulb. I had that issue once.

Does both your front and rear bulbs actually come on ? Make sure you identify a bulb is actually burnt out.

Toque

 

No no, sorry for the confusion. My father was the first to notice and he said both were blinking fast... as his old age sets in I think he is loosing it

The back right blinks very fast and I identified that the front right is OUT, does not turn on.

So I went an got a bulb, but from some descriptions above it sounds like the bulb is supposed to "screw" into the housing like a house light bulb, however, the one I got with the correct part number is like the one is the picture. The end or base that would connect to the housing is very thin and square and looks like it would clip in? I'm trying to figure out if this is the right bulb...

 

You have the correct bulb. I think its a 3157 ?

Anyways.... The bulb fits into the socket and the socket does a 1/4 turn into the light housing.

Hope this helps.
Toque