DRL Problems
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DRL Problems
This past weekend while driving to the coast, I noticed that my right-turn signal was flashing faster than normal. No problem with the left. When pulling up behind other vehciles, I confirmed in the refelction that my right-front flasher was not working. This was also true of the daytime running lamp.
I hate seeing cars with one blown DRL (GM cars and trucks). So I turned off the DRLs so not to look like other black-eyed GM rides. I later realized the parking lamp was working. And so I assumed I had a blown high-intensity filament.
This continued through last weekend. So, I planned to take the car back to the dealer to have the bulb replaced. But then on the way to work today, I noticed no fast flashing right-turn indicator. Sure enough I could tell in the refelction of other cars that my right-front DRL and flasher were working.
Now this could be a loose bulb, but I'm wondering if there is not something more. Anyone else having any similar electrical or other DRL problems???
I hate seeing cars with one blown DRL (GM cars and trucks). So I turned off the DRLs so not to look like other black-eyed GM rides. I later realized the parking lamp was working. And so I assumed I had a blown high-intensity filament.
This continued through last weekend. So, I planned to take the car back to the dealer to have the bulb replaced. But then on the way to work today, I noticed no fast flashing right-turn indicator. Sure enough I could tell in the refelction of other cars that my right-front DRL and flasher were working.
Now this could be a loose bulb, but I'm wondering if there is not something more. Anyone else having any similar electrical or other DRL problems???
Last edited by NextOne; Jun 24, 2005 at 10:35 PM.
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Originally Posted by NextOne
Now this could be a loose bulb, but I'm wondering if there is not something more. Anyone else having any similar electrical or other DRL problems???
Burning Brakes
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From: Amelia Island,FL ______ or DFW _________ Sold my 05 MS Coupe ____ bought 08 Vert Blk/JSB, 3LT, F55
For those who haven't replaced the bulb yet, on your own. I've heard some say they removed the tire. I didn't find that to be necessary. I can now change one in about five minutes. The difficult part is getting your hand in position to depress the relief button. Having not seen what it looked like before I started I wasn't sure what to feel for.
To save you the problem I will describe the release.
The bulb socket holder is rectangular in shape and is in a horizontal position. When you feel it you will feel wires entering one end of the rectangle. The release is on the end opposite the wires. It is semi-circular in shape. On end of the rounded part is the pivot point and the other needs to be depressed. You will probably hear a slight click.
Then rotate the rectangle part counter-clockwise.
It sounds more difficult then it actually is after you have done it and been able to look at the socket.
To save you the problem I will describe the release.
The bulb socket holder is rectangular in shape and is in a horizontal position. When you feel it you will feel wires entering one end of the rectangle. The release is on the end opposite the wires. It is semi-circular in shape. On end of the rounded part is the pivot point and the other needs to be depressed. You will probably hear a slight click.
Then rotate the rectangle part counter-clockwise.
It sounds more difficult then it actually is after you have done it and been able to look at the socket.
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My dealer has replaced the right one twice and the left one once. At $18 a bulb I'm making sure the warranty work is done. When the left one went out I let them know there was a service bulletin and I'm hoping they handled it accordingly. The service ticket indicates they properly replaced the bulb and sealed the socket. We'll see but I hope it does not happen again.
This is the only problem I've had, not counting a nail in each rear tire and the rock that caught my windshield this week. Those thing make me wonder what GMS is on a Hummer?
This is the only problem I've had, not counting a nail in each rear tire and the rock that caught my windshield this week. Those thing make me wonder what GMS is on a Hummer?
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I just did my passenger side today. I went to the dealership to get the bulb and they gave it to me for $12 since I didn't want to drop the car off for a bulb replacement. The new bulb didn't work either but I realized it was a socket problem when partially removing the bulb caused it to flash. I used a small pick and bent the electrical contacts to make better contact. Now, I have a spare bulb if one ever goes out. I removed the front tire to get an eye on the socket mounting arrangement. In the future, I'll be able to do it without removing the tire.
