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Old 02-23-2009, 02:28 PM
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for the last couple weeks I have replacing my signal light bulbs im not sure if I have some kind of short or what...........anyone had a problem like this or similar?
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is there water or corrosion in the socket when you change the bulb? seen this problem a lot.
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^^^ that's exactly what I was about to suggest. I have water that keeps seeping into my taillights and I have to keep replacing my brake lights. I need to do something about it soon...just doens't rain that much out here usually...
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Originally Posted by solo21
for the last couple weeks I have replacing my signal light bulbs im not sure if I have some kind of short or what...........anyone had a problem like this or similar?
I had this same problem, and after replacing half a dozen bulbs and a few sockets I got pissed off! What I did is replaced the melted and coroted socket with a new bulb then drilled a small hole to let water drain and I have not had to touch it since last spring. The problem in my case was water and moisture getting in there and just sitting in it, though I never noticed it. You can get the socket harnes at auto zone real cheap but I dont remember the part number. You can just cut the old one out and match it up at the store. Good luck!
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-m...-question.html Check my last post for a quick write up I did.
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greetings,

LS1crazy01, I read your post on the other page, but I don't think it applies. I drive a 1994 z28. does anyone know what I need to do to get at my front marker light (passenger side). do I have to remove the whole splash panel? (like 10 bolts)

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Originally Posted by quantum_entanglement
do I have to remove the whole splash panel? (like 10 bolts)

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I'm going to say probably not, my buddy has a '95 and I'm pretty sure you can get to it by the little flap(like 3 bolts). You might need someone with smaller forearms though cause it can be a tight fit.
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yep, you were right, I only had to take out 3 bolts in the front portion of the splash panel to get at it. here is a tip for future bulb replacers who read this: turn the bulb on when you put it back in, the light can guide you to the hole (you look at it from the outside)


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