blaktrans

anyone have an answer as to what causes the turn signal lens to crack on a 2002 trans-am, bulbs keep blowing out

Z28/2002

iTrader: (27)

the moisture is what causes the bulbs to blow. I sealed mine with silicone and haven't had an issue in two years

peterlawl84

iTrader: (12)

You can try to seal them, or drill a small hole in the bottom of the housing to allow water to drain/evaporate without causing more cracks

zachrywd_01TA

They're cheap junk... evidence of the fact being you can buy brand new lamps on ebay for 30 bucks. My driverside one is dull and fills with moisture, so I have one coming in the mail tomorrow. and hopefully this being the 3rd time Ive spliced on a new pigtail will be the last.

I dont know what fucktard engineer put the pigtail on the bottom of the lamp where all the moisture could run to... but what an *******.

01 Red WS6

iTrader: (4)

The socket comes apart and then you don't have to splice. I replaced my sockets last weekend.

Any hairline crack will allow moisture in. I only replaced my lenses once. When I bought my car they were cracked. I replaced them and put some 3M expel film on them and they have been fine since. One sense does have a crack but the film keeps the moisture out.

y2k_ta

iTrader: (80)

There are threads that you can also do a search for on this very issue.