Right turn signal keeps going out
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Racer
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From: Fort Hood TX
Right turn signal keeps going out
Hey guys Ive changed the right turn signal in my car twice now and it went out just now. The first time was a cracked bulb the second was a yellow like thick liquid melted on it. Any ideas?
If it matters I sometimes have to press the emergency light button to get the turn signals to work.
If it matters I sometimes have to press the emergency light button to get the turn signals to work.
Le Mans Master
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From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl
Hey guys Ive changed the right turn signal in my car twice now and it went out just now. The first time was a cracked bulb the second was a yellow like thick liquid melted on it. Any ideas?
If it matters I sometimes have to press the emergency light button to get the turn signals to work.
If it matters I sometimes have to press the emergency light button to get the turn signals to work.
I purchased several spare bulbs and have an 11" needle nose pliers to do the replace.
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Normally, when bulbs blow consistently it's a sign of a crack in the DRL housing that is letting moisture in. My suggestion would be to look for a crack, and when found replace the housing with a new one. Another long-term solution is that after replacing the housing go with LED bulbs instead of the standard bulbs. You will need a hyper-flash harness for the turn signals.
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From: South Western Ontario
Look for the hole in the housing above the bulb. If there is a hole, you have to fix it or replace the housing. I would recommend LEDs and install a new flasher relay yourself to eliminate the hyperflash.
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Hey guys Ive changed the right turn signal in my car twice now and it went out just now. The first time was a cracked bulb the second was a yellow like thick liquid melted on it. Any ideas?
If it matters I sometimes have to press the emergency light button to get the turn signals to work.
If it matters I sometimes have to press the emergency light button to get the turn signals to work.
The emergency light button problem is a different issue. Your turn signal and emergency light flasher are one and the same part. And with age they eventually stop working properly. They're cheap and easy to replace.
Both of these are very common problems on C5s.
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Racer
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From: Fort Hood TX
The melted yellow stuff was actually the plastic housing above the bulb. Over time, the bulb heats it up and melts a hole in it. Then once there's a hole, moisture will get in and repeated blow the bulb. Personally I just cut a piece of aluminum tape (the stuff used for assembling dryer ducts, available at Lowes/HD/Ace) slapped it on the top of the housing and called it a day. It can't be seen once the housing is reinstalled. It's been like that for over 2 years now and no blown bulbs.
The emergency light button problem is a different issue. Your turn signal and emergency light flasher are one and the same part. And with age they eventually stop working properly. They're cheap and easy to replace.
Both of these are very common problems on C5s.
The emergency light button problem is a different issue. Your turn signal and emergency light flasher are one and the same part. And with age they eventually stop working properly. They're cheap and easy to replace.
Both of these are very common problems on C5s.
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