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Old May 18, 2011 | 02:44 PM
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Why do my turn signals blink really slow?

Like the title says.... Why do my turn signals blink really slow?
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Old May 18, 2011 | 03:23 PM
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Re: Why do my turn signals blink really slow?

it could be that your light bulb for the turn signal is dead, so automaticly it does that, if they are alive then you may have some wiering issues of the fuse is going out, thats my guess
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Old May 18, 2011 | 09:22 PM
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Re: Why do my turn signals blink really slow?

Might have a bad bulb (not dead yet, but arcing to other lelement instead of working as it should. Or might just need a new flasher unit.
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Old May 25, 2011 | 05:44 PM
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Re: Why do my turn signals blink really slow?

They'r Stoned..........
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Old May 25, 2011 | 05:47 PM
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Re: Why do my turn signals blink really slow?

the ones in my 86 do that in the winter, when its cold outside. During the spring/summer/fall, they dont
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Old May 25, 2011 | 05:56 PM
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Re: Why do my turn signals blink really slow?

electrons flow slower in cold, cept for superconductors..
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Old May 25, 2011 | 06:00 PM
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Re: Why do my turn signals blink really slow?

Theyre tired....give them a Red Bull....
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