lighting problem
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Staging Lane
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From: Charlotte, NC
lighting problem i have a 99 Z28 and i have a lighting issue.
during the day my let front parking light works fine, but the right side doesn't work at all, and when i try to signal a right turn the light won't blink, but it stays on when i have the swith pushed up. now, during the night after the sensors kick the headlights and all on, the right side light works fine, but it still won't blink when i try to signal a right hand turn!! could it be as simple as replacing a switch?
i know you're gonna ask.....YES, i replaced the lights after i noticed that it wasn't working, and nothing changed. i know the bulb is fine because it does come on when i force it to with the switch, but it should stay on constantly when i'm driving no matter what time of day. i'm stumped and i get sooo frustrated with electrical problems!
i've also noticed alot of other 4th gens riding around with what seems to look like the same problem. one light is on, and the other is not. is this a common problem with the 4th gens, and if so, i hope there is an easy solution.
during the day my let front parking light works fine, but the right side doesn't work at all, and when i try to signal a right turn the light won't blink, but it stays on when i have the swith pushed up. now, during the night after the sensors kick the headlights and all on, the right side light works fine, but it still won't blink when i try to signal a right hand turn!! could it be as simple as replacing a switch?
i know you're gonna ask.....YES, i replaced the lights after i noticed that it wasn't working, and nothing changed. i know the bulb is fine because it does come on when i force it to with the switch, but it should stay on constantly when i'm driving no matter what time of day. i'm stumped and i get sooo frustrated with electrical problems!
i've also noticed alot of other 4th gens riding around with what seems to look like the same problem. one light is on, and the other is not. is this a common problem with the 4th gens, and if so, i hope there is an easy solution.
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From: Jacksonville, FL (originally from Toronto Canada)
Either that front right bulb is burned out or you have a corroded socket there. The bulbs are dual filament - one bright filament for daytime running lights and turn signals, and one dim filament for parking lights. In your case the bright filament isn't working so you have no DRL or turn signal on that side but the dim filament still works when you turn on the headlights.
The turn signals on the right don't flash for the same reason. When a bulb is burned out on one side there isn't enough current flow through the flasher to make it flash.
So, in this case you should try replacing the front right bulb first. While you're doing that check for corrosion in the socket. Our cars are infamous for collecting water in the front signal housings and getting corroded sockets.
The turn signals on the right don't flash for the same reason. When a bulb is burned out on one side there isn't enough current flow through the flasher to make it flash.
So, in this case you should try replacing the front right bulb first. While you're doing that check for corrosion in the socket. Our cars are infamous for collecting water in the front signal housings and getting corroded sockets.
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Staging Lane
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From: Charlotte, NC
well, i changed the bulbs...all of em...so i'm gonna hope for corrosion, but whats the best way to clean it? i was told to use carb cleaner on another job with the o2 sensor connections once...will that work?
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From: Jacksonville, FL (originally from Toronto Canada)
You can get contact cleaner in a spray can from Radio Shack. It is specifically designed for cleaning electrical contacts (and tape heads, etc.). Carb cleaner or brake cleaner will work but you'll have to follow it up with some rubbing alcohol to get rid of any residue. After cleaning, a little dielectric grease will help prevent future corrosion.
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Staging Lane
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From: Charlotte, NC
you know what...my dumb *** changed the wrong bulb!! LOL. theres 2 bulbs down there, and i changed the wrong one!!
i tried to get the other one out, but my forearm is to big to contort to the right position to get it out...i haven't had a chance to put it in the air yet, but would it be easier from the bottom, or can i get it from the top?
i tried to get the other one out, but my forearm is to big to contort to the right position to get it out...i haven't had a chance to put it in the air yet, but would it be easier from the bottom, or can i get it from the top?
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From: Jacksonville, FL (originally from Toronto Canada)
Actually, on a Camaro the easiest way (and the one recommended in the service manual) is to remove the headlights and reach it from above. Remove the headlight bracket bolt, slide the housing inboard to release the mounting tabs, and pull it out of the way.
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well, i changed the bulbs...all of em...so i'm gonna hope for corrosion, but whats the best way to clean it? i was told to use carb cleaner on another job with the o2 sensor connections once...will that work?
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