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Old 05-16-2009, 10:53 PM
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Default Turn signals are really slow!

I had an 2001 V6 Firebird and the turn signals on it were quite fast. I just bought a WS6 and the turn signals are really slow. After I push the arm up or down, the arrow comes on but it takes a good second or so for them to start flashing and it’s still slow. Water does get in the front housings and I have already replaced both front bulbs but I don’t know if this has anything to do with it or not.

I did a search and came up with nothing. And no, I don’t need to change my turn signal fluid so don’t even suggest that crap. lol.
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check the sockets for corrosion. could also be the flasher unit
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If your bulbs are all good, then you just need a new flasher.
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Sounds like the flasher unit. I had the same problem, then the lights finally stopped blinking all together. I picked up one at autozone for like 10-20 bucks.
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thanks guys, I will check the flasher
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has the same problem, but only on the left side, took the bulbs out, cleaned the connectors up a bit, and its been fine ever since




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