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Old 07-18-2008, 02:09 AM
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Fast turn signal, bulbs working
My right side turn signal flashes faster than it should, as if a bulb was out, but both bulbs are working. Any ideas
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Old 07-18-2008, 04:37 AM
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My right side turn signal flashes faster than it should, as if a bulb was out, but both bulbs are working. Any ideas
One of the bulbs provides a resistance greater than what the car is expecting. I would try swapping the bulbs from the other side of the car to see if that stops it - then you'll know which one is the culprit.
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Old 07-18-2008, 01:31 PM
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One of the bulbs provides a resistance greater than what the car is expecting. I would try swapping the bulbs from the other side of the car to see if that stops it - then you'll know which one is the culprit.
Or maybe just replace them with new bulbs if you are going to take them out?

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Old 07-18-2008, 02:20 PM
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Or maybe just replace them with new bulbs if you are going to take them out?

Just a thought...
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yea, not worth it to try and find a bad bulb... buy new ones, they are cheap and you will then know they will be good for a while

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Old 07-19-2008, 05:15 PM
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Re: Fast turn signal, bulbs working
Yeah, I already replaced the front b/c I say it was dual filament and thought that even though it was flashing maybe the other filament was burnt and should be blinking also.
I have the bulb to replace the one in the rear, so I'll have to do that when I get it back from the body shop in a couple days.
We only have one flashing bulb in the rear, correct?
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Old 07-19-2008, 09:55 PM
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Yeah, I already replaced the front b/c I say it was dual filament and thought that even though it was flashing maybe the other filament was burnt and should be blinking also.
I have the bulb to replace the one in the rear, so I'll have to do that when I get it back from the body shop in a couple days.
We only have one flashing bulb in the rear, correct?
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Old 07-19-2008, 09:58 PM
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Re: Fast turn signal, bulbs working
I think only one filament is used on each bulb... front and rear for flash. Other filament in each bulb is irrelevant.

Pretty sure.

If I have a problem, I just change the bulbs. If it persists, would change the flasher.

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Part the car out.
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