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Old 01-13-2007, 12:05 AM
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This is nuts. The other day my blinker didn't come on, instead it was a solid green light. So I think, no big deal, I will just replace my blinker light. Well apparently, its not the easiest thing to get to, so after taking out my headlight, I easily replace the nasty bulb. Now I hit the Hazards to test... Wtf? My front blinkers alternate instead of coming on at the same time (the best way to describe it is to think of a police car (which I don't mind)). So now I try the left blinker. No work, just a solid green light. I hold the blinker handle down and the rear bulb works however, but it doesn't blink. I am confused as hell. Why are my front alternating? I know the front works because the hazards work, but why wont the blinker work?

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It is a 98 Camaro and I got the new bulb put in. Let me try to clarify some stuff.

-I replaced the bulb
-The right blinker works fine
- Since I have replaced the bulb the front blinkers (when in hazzard mode) will alternate like a police car.
-The left blinker does not work, but the front left bulb obviously still works considering the hazzards still work.
-When I click the left blinker all I see is a solid green light on the blinker indicator on the dash and nothing happens with the blinker.
-If I lightly press the blinker switch (so it doesn't keep blinking, just enough for a blink or two (hard to explain)) the rear blinker will stay on as long as I am holding down the switch.

here's vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_-o8b1TIOw

I want this fixed ASAP because my inspection was due in December and I need a blinker to pass. Please help, this is my daily driver and I drive 300+ miles a week. Driving a red camaro without a blinker is just a ticket magnet.

Thanks!
Old 01-13-2007, 12:23 AM
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Have you tried putting a new flasher in it yet? Id start there
Old 01-13-2007, 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by NBM99SS
Have you tried putting a new flasher in it yet? Id start there
If by flasher you mean bulb, then yes.
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Some of the bulbs are polorized. Try turning the bulb around 180 degrees.
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Originally Posted by JEB Garner
Some of the bulbs are polorized. Try turning the bulb around 180 degrees.
Great idea, I'll give it a try!
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No not the bulb. The actual flasher cartridge thats located under the dash
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Fixed everything. It was a damn short! Thanks for your help!
Old 01-20-2007, 10:52 PM
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where is the flasher located, is it easy to find or is it burried




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