General Maintenance & Repairs Leaks | Squeaks | Clunks | Rattles | Grinds
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

All lights work, left blinker doesn't?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 24, 2007 | 02:29 PM
  #1  
kaos_'s Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 863
Likes: 0
From: TX
Default All lights work, left blinker doesn't?

All of my lights work but when I put my left blinker on it won't blink. It just stays solid. I'm pretty sure this is from driving in the rain the other day but wouldn't it just not even light up if the blinker didn't work? Usually I can tell which light is out by having them all on and putting the blinkers on.
Reply
Old May 24, 2007 | 02:40 PM
  #2  
LS69TA's Avatar
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (30)
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 4,391
Likes: 0
From: Texarkana, Tx
Default

Yea, probably blown bulb. The arrow will stay solid.
Reply
Old May 24, 2007 | 02:56 PM
  #3  
kaos_'s Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 863
Likes: 0
From: TX
Default

if it were a blown bulb the light wouldn't even light up. ALL the lights still work, it just won't flash. i don't get it. how does that happen. i still get the solid arrow on the dash indicating a light IS out, i jsut can't figure out which one.
Reply
Old May 24, 2007 | 04:41 PM
  #4  
tylerdj's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (31)
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,912
Likes: 0
From: Amarillo, TX
Default

This happens ALL the time on my TA. The turn signal will light up when the lights are turned on but won't flash when I turn the blinker on. It's just the bulb becomes a little loose inside the socket and won't flash but will light up. I would just pull your socket out and make sure the bulb is fully seated in the socket.
Reply
Old May 24, 2007 | 04:57 PM
  #5  
kaos_'s Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 863
Likes: 0
From: TX
Default

yep, just pulled the front left blinker bulb and the socket was wet. the bulb's orange tint had shattered off in to little pieces. what can i use to clean dirty bulb sockets? i'm sure the others are filthy and full of water as well!

i must be missing the panels that go under my bumper to keep dirt/rain from getting to them. where can i get those? part numbers?
Reply
Old May 24, 2007 | 09:18 PM
  #6  
Hoss Ghoul's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 679
Likes: 0
From: East Bay, Ca
Default

Originally Posted by kaos_
yep, just pulled the front left blinker bulb and the socket was wet. the bulb's orange tint had shattered off in to little pieces. what can i use to clean dirty bulb sockets? i'm sure the others are filthy and full of water as well!

i must be missing the panels that go under my bumper to keep dirt/rain from getting to them. where can i get those? part numbers?
I spray them with WD40 and use a toothbrush to get the gunk out, you can dry them with a paper towel afterwards.
Reply
Old May 24, 2007 | 10:45 PM
  #7  
VIP1's Avatar
Copy & Paste Moderator
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 9,763
Likes: 206
From: Eastern MA
Default

https://ls1tech.com/forums/showpost....18&postcount=7
Reply
Old May 24, 2007 | 11:28 PM
  #8  
cookba's Avatar
Banned
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 2,841
Likes: 0
From: Tampa
Default

this is funny i saw this. my light just started doing the same thing. but im just going to replace the bulbs and be on the safe side. i have a 2400 mile drive coming up
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-1

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-4

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-8

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Five Reasons the Camaro Was the Most Pivotal Player in the Pony Car Wars 2.0

 Brett Foote
Old May 25, 2007 | 12:04 AM
  #9  
myk's Avatar
myk
TECH Fanatic
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,882
Likes: 13
From: Sun Diego
Default

Hmmm...So taking off the fascia to get at the lights is just a matter of bolts, but I've noticed on my T/A that the center piece has these-I guess they're push-pins, or something? How do you take those off?
Reply
Old May 25, 2007 | 12:31 AM
  #10  
fuseone's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,050
Likes: 0
From: reading,pa
Default

change the blinker fluid next time
Reply
Old May 25, 2007 | 07:52 AM
  #11  
kaos_'s Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 863
Likes: 0
From: TX
Default

Originally Posted by myk
Hmmm...So taking off the fascia to get at the lights is just a matter of bolts, but I've noticed on my T/A that the center piece has these-I guess they're push-pins, or something? How do you take those off?
use a flathead. if they're the ones with the screw in the middle of the push on then use the flathead to lift the screw so you can pull the push-on out.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:39 PM.

story-0
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-1
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-4
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-5
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-6
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE
story-9
Five Reasons the Camaro Was the Most Pivotal Player in the Pony Car Wars 2.0

The world was a better place when it was still around.

By Brett Foote | 2026-01-23 09:20:37


VIEW MORE