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Nov 19, 2009 | 01:24 AM

racingrev

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bulb keeps burning out

My front right signal light bulb keeps burning out afeter a week or so use...have changed it lotsa times and would love to know how to fix the problem so the next bulb lasts!

Any ideas?

Nov 19, 2009 | 05:56 AM

fleetmgr

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Make sure the ground is clean and tight. Under the right conditions, a bad ground can cause it to pull too much current, which will kill the filament.

Nov 19, 2009 | 07:21 AM

wssix99

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Look and see if there is water pooled inside the lens and if the lens is cracked. (You can do this by lightly pressing on the lens with your finger. You'll get separation at any cracks.) A hot bulb splashed with water will blow.

Nov 19, 2009 | 09:33 AM

cambirdracing

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Check your light socket also to make sure it isn't burnt. If all else is good, but some led lights in there. You can get them at Auto Zone and they replace the filament type bulbs.

Nov 19, 2009 | 01:04 PM

Racer383

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I went through this with both my TA's and finally replaced the housings and the sockets. Autozone had the sockets pretty cheap. Its been a year now without losing a bulb.