Fast left blinker
06-12-03 | 09:39 AM
#16
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From: Florida
Originally posted by lexusk8
Whichever bulb is affected (front or back) should be taken care of. Let's see, for your '99 ES, the part # for the front turn signal is 1157A, and the rear turn signal is 7440. The front one is very easy to replace. Just pop the hood, locate the grayish plastic circular cover behind the headlight, grab and turn in one direction, and pull out the 1157A bulb. (The pictures below are for the '96 ES, but the bulb type is the same as the '99).
The rear one is a little difficult to replace because you need to open up the trunk carpet lining (held on by either plastic screws or pegs) to get to the tailight assembly. After you pull down the lining, you'll see several long and short 10mm bolts, and I believe you only need to remove 3 bolts from each tailight assembly (I don't know which 3 though). After that, you should be able to pull the tailight away from the car, and from there you'll have access to the tailight bulbs. That's the best I can explain, but I'm sure there's a search in the ES forums detailing more info in removing the tailight assembly.
Hope this helps,
Doug
Whichever bulb is affected (front or back) should be taken care of. Let's see, for your '99 ES, the part # for the front turn signal is 1157A, and the rear turn signal is 7440. The front one is very easy to replace. Just pop the hood, locate the grayish plastic circular cover behind the headlight, grab and turn in one direction, and pull out the 1157A bulb. (The pictures below are for the '96 ES, but the bulb type is the same as the '99).
The rear one is a little difficult to replace because you need to open up the trunk carpet lining (held on by either plastic screws or pegs) to get to the tailight assembly. After you pull down the lining, you'll see several long and short 10mm bolts, and I believe you only need to remove 3 bolts from each tailight assembly (I don't know which 3 though). After that, you should be able to pull the tailight away from the car, and from there you'll have access to the tailight bulbs. That's the best I can explain, but I'm sure there's a search in the ES forums detailing more info in removing the tailight assembly.
Hope this helps,
Doug
Doug, I have a 1996 ES300. How do you get to the assembly you show? I have a fast blinker on the Left also. I don't see the gray bulb holder you reference in your diagram. Do you have to remove the plastic cover that spans the front top? If so, are the plastic rivits removable w/o damage? I am not sure about other models but my left assembly is buried behind the battery and a fuse box.
Thanks Scott
06-12-03 | 10:34 AM
#17
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From: California
you have to remove the assembly to get to the turn signal bulb. remove the plastic cover that runs the length of the front by taking out the plastic clips. they remove without damage. then, there are 3 bolts that hold your headlamp in place. they are easy to spot. unscrew them then gently pull the assembly out towards you. the turn signal bulb is located on the bottom side. hope this helps
06-12-03 | 11:07 AM
#18
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Originally posted by snboarder8
you have to remove the assembly to get to the turn signal bulb. remove the plastic cover that runs the length of the front by taking out the plastic clips. they remove without damage. then, there are 3 bolts that hold your headlamp in place. they are easy to spot. unscrew them then gently pull the assembly out towards you. the turn signal bulb is located on the bottom side. hope this helps
you have to remove the assembly to get to the turn signal bulb. remove the plastic cover that runs the length of the front by taking out the plastic clips. they remove without damage. then, there are 3 bolts that hold your headlamp in place. they are easy to spot. unscrew them then gently pull the assembly out towards you. the turn signal bulb is located on the bottom side. hope this helps
06-12-03 | 12:04 PM
#19
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From: California
that's the same problem i had, check out my post "annoying blinker". i found out that the problem was the contacts on the bulb holder. there are three contacts that are on the outer edge of the holder. i cleaned those well and my blinker was back to normal. this might be your problem as well if your bulb is perfectly fine. just buy a new one to make sure, they are really cheap.
06-12-03 | 12:10 PM
#20
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From: Florida
Originally posted by snboarder8
that's the same problem i had, check out my post "annoying blinker". i found out that the problem was the contacts on the bulb holder. there are three contacts that are on the outer edge of the holder. i cleaned those well and my blinker was back to normal. this might be your problem as well if your bulb is perfectly fine. just buy a new one to make sure, they are really cheap.
that's the same problem i had, check out my post "annoying blinker". i found out that the problem was the contacts on the bulb holder. there are three contacts that are on the outer edge of the holder. i cleaned those well and my blinker was back to normal. this might be your problem as well if your bulb is perfectly fine. just buy a new one to make sure, they are really cheap.
06-13-03 | 09:16 AM
#21
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From: Illinois
I started to have this problem too. The Lexus dealer said it was a loose connection because if both the front and back blinkers still flash, the bulbs are still good. He said to turn on the blinker that is flashing too fast, go to the front flasher, hit it with the palm of your hand until the blinking slows down.
Strange, but it worked for me.
Strange, but it worked for me.
.. i'll wait till one goes out then
08-04-04 | 07:22 PM
#28
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From: Guam
It doesn't really take that long... just a few screws and it pops right out.
Do you have clear corners? It really doesn't matter if you change it out with a clear bulb because it will still flash out amber....
Do you have clear corners? It really doesn't matter if you change it out with a clear bulb because it will still flash out amber....
