VIN range for DRL hot socket/bulb problem??
Burning Brakes
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From: Amelia Island,FL ______ or DFW _________ Sold my 05 MS Coupe ____ bought 08 Vert Blk/JSB, 3LT, F55
Don't know about VIN's but the document is dated May 10
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Document ID# 1656539
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Service VME - Front Turn Signal Bulb Inoperative At times - keywords lamp light signal turn #PIC3540 - (May 10, 2005)
Service VME - Front Turn Signal Bulb Inoperative At Times
2005 Chevrolet Corvette
The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in the PI.
SERVICE VME:
This is a service VME to all Chevrolet dealer regarding 2005 Corvettes with front turn signal bulbs that may be intermittently inoperative.
There have been field comments that the front turn signal bulbs may not illuminate. Dealers report the condition is intermittent and replacing the bulb does not correct the condition.
The root cause may be a loss of contact between the base of the bulb and socket. Bowling Green Assembly switched bulb suppliers from Wagner to Sylvania. The Sylvania bulbs operate at a significantly lower temperature which may increase bulb life. If a customer has a front turn signal bulb inoperative, the dealers should follow the procedure in SI and remove the bulb. The bulb should be checked for operation off of the vehicle using a 12 volt power source. If the bulb is found to be inoperative, replace the bulb using a Sylvania source. If the bulb is found to operate out of the socket then dealer should attempt to slightly pull the socket connectors forward to provide a better contact with the bulb. If after extending the socket contact forward and the bulb still does not operate Please contact Art Spong Brand Quality Manager at 586-947-8890. DO not order a replacement headlamp assembly before working with Art Spong.
A service harness is being prepared for SPO and should be available shortly.
Please follow this diagnosis process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.
GM bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, NOT a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See your GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.
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Document ID# 1656539
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Service VME - Front Turn Signal Bulb Inoperative At times - keywords lamp light signal turn #PIC3540 - (May 10, 2005)
Service VME - Front Turn Signal Bulb Inoperative At Times
2005 Chevrolet Corvette
The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in the PI.
SERVICE VME:
This is a service VME to all Chevrolet dealer regarding 2005 Corvettes with front turn signal bulbs that may be intermittently inoperative.
There have been field comments that the front turn signal bulbs may not illuminate. Dealers report the condition is intermittent and replacing the bulb does not correct the condition.
The root cause may be a loss of contact between the base of the bulb and socket. Bowling Green Assembly switched bulb suppliers from Wagner to Sylvania. The Sylvania bulbs operate at a significantly lower temperature which may increase bulb life. If a customer has a front turn signal bulb inoperative, the dealers should follow the procedure in SI and remove the bulb. The bulb should be checked for operation off of the vehicle using a 12 volt power source. If the bulb is found to be inoperative, replace the bulb using a Sylvania source. If the bulb is found to operate out of the socket then dealer should attempt to slightly pull the socket connectors forward to provide a better contact with the bulb. If after extending the socket contact forward and the bulb still does not operate Please contact Art Spong Brand Quality Manager at 586-947-8890. DO not order a replacement headlamp assembly before working with Art Spong.
A service harness is being prepared for SPO and should be available shortly.
Please follow this diagnosis process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.
GM bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, NOT a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See your GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.
WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION
© Copyright General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Amelia Island,FL ______ or DFW _________ Sold my 05 MS Coupe ____ bought 08 Vert Blk/JSB, 3LT, F55
I failed to say that I'm not sure it really is a temperature problem.
I think it is just a bad design on the socket.
I think it is just a bad design on the socket.
Team Owner
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The problem that I reported earlier today on another thread is not intermittent.......but constant. Bulb already replaced once by me and once by dealer in 9K miles. When it's out, it's permanently out, hot or cold. And, it always the left only.
Thus, it has to be a connector issue. Vin # 1893.
Thus, it has to be a connector issue. Vin # 1893.
Last edited by Foosh; Jun 26, 2005 at 11:57 PM.
Instructor
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From: Detroit area mi
Probably Cheap Quality Bulbs!
Originally Posted by Foosh
The problem that I reported earlier today on another thread is not intermittent.......but constant. Bulb already replaced once by me and once by dealer in 9K miles. When it's out, it's permanently out, hot or cold. And, it always the left only.
Thus, it has to be a connector issue. Vin # 1893.
Thus, it has to be a connector issue. Vin # 1893.
A connector problem is intermittent. A permanantly burned out bulb is the result of a cheap bulb!
Try the LL3157A bulb or see the link below for the non-amber looking bulb that turns amber when illuminated.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1008247
