Blowing up my turn signal
06-07-2011, 05:57 PM
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Blowing up my turn signal This for the front driver's side. This all started a few days ago. My passenger side was out, so I replaced both, (the driver's side was on it's way out). The next the driver's side was out. So, I replaced this again. The same thing keeps happening. It takes one-two trips of about 15 minutes for it to occur again.
What do you guys think the problem is?
What do you guys think the problem is?
06-08-2011, 09:53 AM
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95% chance you have water in the lenses. They take a beating from road debris and crack easily.
Check for water inside and press your finger on the outside of the lens in different places. (This will expose any cracks.)
The quick fix is to drill a hole in the bottom of the lens so water can weep out while you order replacement lenses.
Check for water inside and press your finger on the outside of the lens in different places. (This will expose any cracks.)
The quick fix is to drill a hole in the bottom of the lens so water can weep out while you order replacement lenses.
06-08-2011, 10:07 AM
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No, if it keeps blowing that quick the socket is toast. Go to your local Autozone & grab a set of new sockets part # 85881, they are about $8 each & come with new gaskets as well. Then take a drill & drill a couple 1/8-1/4" holes close to the socket for moisture to drain from so it wont puddle in the socket.
Even with new lenses you can get some water in there, thank GM for that one. New sockets, drilling holes & dielectric grease are the best fix but best done all at once so everything is fresh & new.
Even with new lenses you can get some water in there, thank GM for that one. New sockets, drilling holes & dielectric grease are the best fix but best done all at once so everything is fresh & new.
06-08-2011, 10:17 PM
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Water isn't the problem.
I got new sockets like a month, maybe two months ago. I'm gonna do that the drilling anyways though.
No, if it keeps blowing that quick the socket is toast. Go to your local Autozone & grab a set of new sockets part # 85881, they are about $8 each & come with new gaskets as well. Then take a drill & drill a couple 1/8-1/4" holes close to the socket for moisture to drain from so it wont puddle in the socket.
Even with new lenses you can get some water in there, thank GM for that one. New sockets, drilling holes & dielectric grease are the best fix but best done all at once so everything is fresh & new.
Even with new lenses you can get some water in there, thank GM for that one. New sockets, drilling holes & dielectric grease are the best fix but best done all at once so everything is fresh & new.
