by "DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
Published 01/02/2017 at 16:58
by "DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
Published 01/02/2017 at 16:58
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So I’ve started having a hyper flash in/with(?) my left turn signal. Now I think the cause of that would be a short in the turn signal circuit after the bulb, because a short/less resistance causes hyper flash and the bulb is still getting power (lighting up) so it would have to be on the ground side of the bulb.
Am I on the right track?
Also it’s stock Halogen bulbs not LEDs.
And one more thing. When I turn the hazards both sides blink at the correct rate. Could the right side circuit being closed cause it to act correctly or could it be a problem with the blinker stalk?
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
01/02/2017 at 17:08, STARS: 1
Hazards working is normal, my guess is again the bad ground or something as simple as a bad contact between your bulb and the base-doohicky-thingie-bingie. Is occassionally a problems on my wife’s car with her right blinks. After a few months of bumping down the highways, the housing for the bulb will loosen and the contact won’t be as good.
"Eric @ opposite-lock.com" (theyrerolling)
01/02/2017 at 17:16, STARS: 1
Are you sure all the bulbs are good? Less working bulbs = faster flashing on that side.
"TheD0k_2many toys 2little time" (thed0ck)
01/02/2017 at 17:39, STARS: 0
my old escort would do that when a fuse blew. check those too
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
01/02/2017 at 17:43, STARS: 1
I’ll double check. That would make since. The turn signals are two bulbs in tandem, on each side, but with the hazards they blink at the same time I think. Could be why the hazards work correctly, but the signal doesn’t.
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
01/02/2017 at 17:45, STARS: 0
I checked all the fuses after it started happening and they were all good. Although I guess that would kill the short circuit theory. I think it’s a blown bulb as someone else said since there’s two bulbs for each signal.
"TheD0k_2many toys 2little time" (thed0ck)
01/02/2017 at 17:49, STARS: 0
ah yes that makes sense. mine was always blowing the fuse but still worked so i just left it after a while
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
01/02/2017 at 18:59, STARS: 1
Winner winner chicken diner! The rear bulb was out. Unfortunately it was unrelated to my other electrical issue that remains unresolved.