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Old 05-15-2014, 11:55 AM
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Default Burnt out turn signal bulb?

It appears that my left side turn signal bulb has failed. Problem is I don't know if it is front or rear. On my dash the left turn arrow is lit up solid. Is that what happens when a bulb burns out? Or does it indicate electrical issues?
Is there any way to determine if it is the front or rear bulb without removing the light enclosure? Or is that the only way to do it?
Old 05-15-2014, 12:23 PM
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Huh? Just look at the front and rear and see which one isn't blinking?
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And compare it with the other (good) side to see what isn't working.
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<-- insert blinker fluid comment here -->
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Putting the hazards on will help too.
Old 05-15-2014, 02:56 PM
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Oh yes and then immediately replace the IMSB
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I waited a few hours and now both sides work normally.
When it wasn't working, both the front and rear lights on the left side were not flashing. I assumed it might have been the way the system works when a bulb burns out. Obviously not.
Now I have to believe there's a contact issue. It was raining today, so maybe the high moisture content caused the issue?
Old 05-15-2014, 04:11 PM
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Sounds like a relay issue to me. Here's a thread that sounds just like OP's issue, complete with happy ending.

Not THAT kind of happy ending, sickos.

http://www.renntech.org/forums/topic...her-dont-work/
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Big fan of the happy endings



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