I noticed a while ago that my front turn signal had burned out about the same time that this other problem happened. The signal works fine when turning left but when I flick it go right the flasher does not flash, it just stays lit up.

Seems weird that it happened the same time the bulb burned out. I even replaced the turn signal bulb but it burned out right away. Is the switch bad or what?

Bob

 

Turn signals stay lit as a warning device. It lets you know that something's wrong with your blinker. If you replaced the bulb and it blew, then you definitely have a short somewhere. Bust out the multimeter and flashlight and start searching. When you get that fixed and a new bulb in, your blinker will operate normally.

 

No, that's what they do when the bulb goes bad... sounds like your new bulb just didn't last very long, maybe got wet or something.

You can put the "heavy duty" flasher in there, part # 552 IIRC. It will flash more or less correctly with a variety of numbers of working bulbs. It goes under the dash, to the right of the steering column, kind of above the driver's right knee. The one on the fuse box is for the hazard flashers.

 

This happens to me from time to time, its simply one of your bulbs burned out usually or not connected.

I normally just turn on the hazards and look around to see which light isn't on then replace that bulb. No need to get the multimeter going unless something chewed a wire or a freaky story involved...

 

Your replacement lamp may have had a leak and had air in it instead of argon/nitrogen. The filament would last for about one good "flash" if that were the case.

As for the HD flashers, that would work, but technically they aren't US-DOT approved for passenger cars, primarily because they will continue to operate without warning if a lamp fails. I found that out inadvertently when researching DOT regulations on headlamps. Bet you didn't know the colored headlight lamps are illegal, too. Not the true HIDs, but the ones with a blue outer envelope. Despite the sales pitches, they are not allowed on public highways in the US, and you could get cited if you **** off the wrong person.

 

Vader, its been a while since I've been on the Tech board. I'll try a new bulb today and see what happens.


Bob

 

Taht's all it was. Replaced with a new bulb and it works fine now. Thanks guys.

Bob

 

Hmm, next time make sure you're not low on blinker fluid.