Anyone had or is having a problem with their front turn signals working sometimes?
05-19-2008, 08:39 PM
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Anyone had or is having a problem with their front turn signals working sometimes? Ok I have a 99 bird and the running lights work but not the turns, however the turns in the back work, I did buy a new turn signal socket from gm, It appears that the previous owner did screw with them because I saw a new set was spliced in there, Whats the cure? replacing both with new sockets? they look partially melted.oh btw when I get under their and jiggle them I can get then turns to work but they wont stay working. Loose connection?
05-19-2008, 09:11 PM
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I'm actually having a similar problem. When I unlock my car the both front turn signals flash once. But when I try to turn my turn signals when driving, they passenger side won't work. Also the passenger side running light doesn't work. I am probably going to change the bulb this week. If I find out anything, I'll post up.
05-19-2008, 10:15 PM
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I just replaced mine, they melted.
I think this is a common problem in f-bodies.
I went to the bone yard and pulled some of a 95, they seem better than my 98's. I think they are made out of a different plastic.
I think this is a common problem in f-bodies.
I went to the bone yard and pulled some of a 95, they seem better than my 98's. I think they are made out of a different plastic.
05-20-2008, 08:32 AM
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There are two filaments in the bulbs. One for the parking lights and one for the turn signals. In addition to the flasher, the turn signal filament is controlled by the electronics in the DRL module.
If you test the signals coming down the wires at the socket, it should tell you if the sockets or the DRL module is bad.
If you test the signals coming down the wires at the socket, it should tell you if the sockets or the DRL module is bad.
05-20-2008, 09:23 AM
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but why would the DRL circuit cause the blinkers not to flash? I did replace both and I Do know they are dual filaments LOL, btw where is the drl module oh and is there a way to by pass it and just let the turn signals work? Yeah I know that they are common problems on our cars because I believe a few of our sponsors sell new sockets. What I wanna know is if GM knows it's such a big problem why dont they do a recall? YEAH RIGHT THAT'LL HAPPEN LOL.
05-20-2008, 10:06 PM
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but why would the DRL circuit cause the blinkers not to flash? I did replace both and I Do know they are dual filaments LOL, btw where is the drl module oh and is there a way to by pass it and just let the turn signals work? Yeah I know that they are common problems on our cars because I believe a few of our sponsors sell new sockets. What I wanna know is if GM knows it's such a big problem why dont they do a recall? YEAH RIGHT THAT'LL HAPPEN LOL.
The module is on the HVAC duct behind the radio and has two connectors going in to it.
