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Old 06-12-2007, 02:23 PM
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I dont know if this is the right place to post but what the hell. When ever I drive my car for a while the left blinker starter to blink (yes the blinker is off to all the smart asses) and then it stayes on. The light is on in the car but not on the outside of the car. I dont think its a blown bulb and the turn signals work. Please help.
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mine did this for a while, but it will blow the bulb eventually check the socket for corrision
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Like he said....your socket is probably corroded (sp?) and not making a good connection.
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at least you will always find your vehicle in a dark parking lot.....
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the same thing happend to me a while back, i just replaced the bulb and it started working again
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Do I check or change the light bulb in the taillights right? Thanks for the replies.
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check the socket also....look for orange/yellow crap down inside of it....our lights are known for getting water in them
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going to maint.
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I'm confused.

Does the blinker just come on on its own without you touching the stalk, or does it just stay lit (instead of flashing) when you turn it on?

If it comes on on its own, then there might be a problem with the switch in the column.

If it stays on instead of flashing:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showpost....18&postcount=7
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Originally Posted by VIP1
I'm confused.

Does the blinker just come on on its own without you touching the stalk, or does it just stay lit (instead of flashing) when you turn it on?

If it comes on on its own, then there might be a problem with the switch in the column.

If it stays on instead of flashing:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showpost....18&postcount=7
It comes on without even touching it and stays lit. The blinkers work but I'll check the easiest ideas first. Thanks




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