problem with blinker
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From: kansas city,MO
problem with blinker
whenever i push the turn signal lever down to signal left the clicking sound is very rapid and the blinker does not work, the bulb works fine with the hazard though, also DRL is off on the left
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Originally Posted by MonteHall
mine worked with the hazards as well.. .you have 2 filaments in the bulb... bt it needs to be replaced.
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Once you've rplaced the bulb you may want to consider whether you disable the DRLs. Pulling the A2 fuze will disable them. Just gives a couple of DIC codes for the approach light functions which are lost.
Lots of discussion on pros and cons of DRLs but they do generate a lot of heat. Some members like tham as a safety feature. My opinion is that if the "problem driver" can't see a Vette coming best you go defensive anyhow! JMHO.
Lots of discussion on pros and cons of DRLs but they do generate a lot of heat. Some members like tham as a safety feature. My opinion is that if the "problem driver" can't see a Vette coming best you go defensive anyhow! JMHO.
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Originally Posted by ptdrummer54
And while you're in there you should check out the housing (especially just above the bulb) - the heat of the bulbs sometimes melts a hole in the housing alowing water to drip on the bulb.
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Replacing the parking light/DRL bulb
Save the money guys!
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. 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 lug in the bracket on the headlamp cover. Replace the 3 screws and close the lights.
10 minute job.
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. 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 lug in the bracket on the headlamp cover. Replace the 3 screws and close the lights.
10 minute job.
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I'd like to add that I found it tons easier if I removed the hood bumpers just next to the headlights.
BTW I siliconed the head of a 2 inch plastic christmas tree plug over the hole in the top of the light housing... hasn't burned out yet.
BTW I siliconed the head of a 2 inch plastic christmas tree plug over the hole in the top of the light housing... hasn't burned out yet.
