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left turn signal doesn't flash. just stays on.

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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 03:25 PM
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left turn signal doesn't flash. just stays on.

WHen i turn my left turn signal on, the light just stays on, inside and outide of the car. but when i turn the right turn signal on it works fine. also whenever i have the headlights on, the left turn signal light stays on even though i don't have the lever turned..

i have checked all the bulbs, (not replaced but looked at) and none of them appear to be damaged. i haven't replaced the flasher yet, but i want to know what you guys think the problem might be.
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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 03:27 PM
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Bad bulb.. evenm though it might not look like it.... or bad connection to one of the bulbs. Take em all out and reseat and reconnect them...
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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 05:39 PM
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Check the ground wire for that turn signal.
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 01:34 AM
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Probably a front or rear signal light bulb. Maybe even the one in the dash.
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 09:57 AM
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mine did that when i put the bulb in backwards for my drivers side turn signal...
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 11:57 AM
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change the flasher relay, its under the driveside dash toward the consule. i had that problem also and after that it was all good. and get the heavy duty one if u can.
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 01:14 PM
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If one sighal works, but the other doesn't, your relay is OK. Both sides use the same relay.

Most likely, the bulb is burned out.

Judging by the symptoms you describe, you most likely have a loose ground in the bulb wiring. Take a good look at the ground contact inside the front marker light socket, as these are known to crack.
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 01:15 PM
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Usually if it's the flasher relay both sides behave the same.
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 08:16 PM
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then i guess i had a 1 in a million mess up with the relay. becuz one side would freeze and then other side would work. changed the relay and everything worked properly.
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 08:42 PM
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it can be caused by the wrong type of bulb, u need one with the 2 filiments for the front turn signal, one may had burnt out, but i doubt it they would burn out together id think, but buy a new bulb there like $2
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