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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 07:55 PM
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Blinker always on?? (help)

So i recently changed my blinker bulbs and now the drivers side blinker is on constantly. not blinking but just on bright. i think its a grounding issue but didnt see any loose wires. Any suggestions?
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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Re: Blinker always on?? (help)

and you tryed a diff bulb, (another new one)

also check the flasher relay
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 12:06 AM
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Re: Blinker always on?? (help)

had the same problem, changed the relay and it blinked again but stayed lit on my dash when I turned my lights on. I changed the bulb under the hood and got rid of the problem.
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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Re: Blinker always on?? (help)

okay ill switch it and see what happens
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 07:52 PM
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Re: Blinker always on?? (help)

i had the same problem.ended up being a worn ground within the light socket....replaced the socket and installed a new bulb...works wonderful now
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 03:45 PM
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Re: Blinker always on?? (help)

you have the wrong bulb in some where in the circut or has gone loose the glass not the socket
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