Not the same turn signal question!!!!
Not the same turn signal question!!!! Ok guys, i had another bulb socket blow last week 
Water has been getting into my turn signal housings for weeks now. After replacing a bulb every 2 weeks I decided to do something about it......
So today I went on a binge and bought 2 new housings, and 2 new sockets.
Here is what I did:
1. Installed new sockets
2. lithium greased the hell out of them to keep the water out
But now here is the question.......
I was thinking about using Lexan and cutting it to the exact shape of the front of the turn signal housing, then using clear epoxy to secure it to the face of the housing. Thus, no rocks can crack it, and no water gets in....
What do you think??
Water has been getting into my turn signal housings for weeks now. After replacing a bulb every 2 weeks I decided to do something about it...... So today I went on a binge and bought 2 new housings, and 2 new sockets.
Here is what I did:
1. Installed new sockets
2. lithium greased the hell out of them to keep the water out
But now here is the question.......
I was thinking about using Lexan and cutting it to the exact shape of the front of the turn signal housing, then using clear epoxy to secure it to the face of the housing. Thus, no rocks can crack it, and no water gets in....
What do you think??
Last edited by firebirdman469; Jul 21, 2006 at 09:38 PM.
That sounds like a good idea. Let us know how it works out. I may have to do that.
I'm eventually going to replace both housings. I've replaced both sockets in the less-than-a-year that I've had my T/A. They are both already destroyed. I put new bulbs in them recently: No DRLs/parking lights/turn signals on either side, so I just left the bulbs out. I really don't feal like shelling out $80+ for new housings and sockets. Until that time comes, I'll just manually blink my rear turn signals.
I'm eventually going to replace both housings. I've replaced both sockets in the less-than-a-year that I've had my T/A. They are both already destroyed. I put new bulbs in them recently: No DRLs/parking lights/turn signals on either side, so I just left the bulbs out. I really don't feal like shelling out $80+ for new housings and sockets. Until that time comes, I'll just manually blink my rear turn signals.
Originally Posted by RacerScott
how much are the housings, are they OEM parts? they are the complete with orange lens right? I'm having the same problem with mine, going to replace both housings. Thanks guys
I got the 2 housings for $70 shipped, and the sockets for around $50 I think
I got the 2 housings for $70 shipped, and the sockets for around $50 I think[/QUOTE]
thats a pretty good deal on the lights. but you can get the sockets at autozone for $6 or $8 each and its the same damn thing.
thats a pretty good deal on the lights. but you can get the sockets at autozone for $6 or $8 each and its the same damn thing.
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Originally Posted by RacerScott
I totally rebuilt my side markers yesterday. Bought OEM markers and autozone sockets. Those little SOB's are hard to get in and out. LOL. Got it done though. Hopfully no more burnt out light bulbs.
Yeah I have done that before, but what happened was the front glass of the OEM markers cracked over time, and rocks hitting it. That is what makes water get in there. That is also why I am going to try and reinforce them with Lexan tomorrow. Maybe I should post some pics when I am done. Good luck to ya
Originally Posted by komik
Until that time comes, I'll just manually blink my rear turn
signals.
signals.
Originally Posted by Smoke Panther
Even tho the indicator in the display is solid, the taillight is still blinking in back. That's how mine was when i lost a DRL
Originally Posted by komik
I just went and checked mine, they don't blink. It's okay though. I just ordered new housings from Advance Auto Parts. $33 each with no shipping costs. I'll be picking them up tomorrow.
