Left blinker blinks fast but...
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Left blinker blinks fast but...
The other day I noticed that my left blinker was blinking fast. I am thinking, great here I go again. I have replaced at least 3 front parking lamp bulbs in the past 6 months on both sides. Only thing this time my left driving light still is on but but it doesnt blink. The blinker inside the car is blinking fast though. What could be the problem?
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Originally Posted by BrightRed C5 SWFL
The other day I noticed that my left blinker was blinking fast. I am thinking, great here I go again. I have replaced at least 3 front parking lamp bulbs in the past 6 months on both sides. Only thing this time my left driving light still is on but but it doesnt blink. The blinker inside the car is blinking fast though. What could be the problem?
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Originally Posted by BrightRed C5 SWFL
If the bulb was out wouldnt I have no left DRL? 
Paul
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You're low on blinker fluid!
Seriously though, I agree with Talon90. My mom's 2003 Cavalier has gone through 6 rear tail light sockets. For some reason they were just dying. The lights were fine but the socket was screwed up.
Seriously though, I agree with Talon90. My mom's 2003 Cavalier has gone through 6 rear tail light sockets. For some reason they were just dying. The lights were fine but the socket was screwed up.
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Originally Posted by LoneStarFRC
..............Have you checked the condition of your bulb housings? The design positions the bulb too close to the plastic and over time it melts the plastic. Water then gets in throught the crack(s). Might be time for new housings.....
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I disabled my DRLs... it was good for 6hp... 
Yes, I know that statement is not germane or relevant to this thread - but I said it anyway...
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Yes, I know that statement is not germane or relevant to this thread - but I said it anyway...
EG
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Originally Posted by talon90
Nope, when my turn signal went the DRL worked fine. Like ptdrummer said, it's a dual filament bulb. If you've replaced that many it's time to start finding out what's causing it. You should inspect your bulb socket and wiring to see what is contributing to these frequent failures.
Paul
Paul
. Yes, it's a dual filament bulb, but the DRL and Turn Signal use the same filament - the other filament is the lower wattage parking lamp. That's why when you put the turn signal on during the day, the DRL effectively flashes.Check your front and rear bulbs closely, one of the 2 rear bulbs may be out. The reason the DRL doesn't flash could be that the DRL relay is not getting enough current due to a burned bulb in the rear. If that's not the problem, then it could be in the turn signal flasher module. My money is the rear bulb.
