Front Turn Signal Goes Out Constantly
01-22-17, 09:17 AM
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Front Turn Signal Goes Out Constantly
Anyone else have problem with one of your front turn signals (amber) going out? It seems my front left lasts about 2 weeks each time I replace it before blowing out. Annoying as hell as it's a bit of a PITA to get up in there to swap it. Not to mention I'm sick of the fast flash for it being out!
Never had a vehicle where any bulb went out so often.
Never had a vehicle where any bulb went out so often.
01-22-17, 01:41 PM
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Anyone else have problem with one of your front turn signals (amber) going out? It seems my front left lasts about 2 weeks each time I replace it before blowing out. Annoying as hell as it's a bit of a PITA to get up in there to swap it. Not to mention I'm sick of the fast flash for it being out!
Never had a vehicle where any bulb went out so often.
Never had a vehicle where any bulb went out so often.
01-22-17, 04:33 PM
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Check the socket for heat damage. Increased current because of a poor connection means the connectors get hot, and that transfers to the bulb.
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01-23-17, 08:32 AM
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Yes, mine had a lot of issues. Not every two weeks, but it seemed like every year or so I was replacing a front amber turn signal bulb.
One thing I did is turn off the daytime running lights that made the amber lights light up all the time, it's an option with the TechStream scanner software. I think that was really taking the life off of them, now mine only comes on when the turn signal is engaged.
Also, clean the bulb connection out with some contact cleaner and make sure the metal tabs are making good contact, sometimes they need to be "bent" outward to make better contact with tension. And put just a small amount of dialectric grease on it.
It's definitely an issue with this model, and I rarely every drive in bad weather or doing any real offroading, yet I was constantly replacing them.
One thing I did is turn off the daytime running lights that made the amber lights light up all the time, it's an option with the TechStream scanner software. I think that was really taking the life off of them, now mine only comes on when the turn signal is engaged.
Also, clean the bulb connection out with some contact cleaner and make sure the metal tabs are making good contact, sometimes they need to be "bent" outward to make better contact with tension. And put just a small amount of dialectric grease on it.
It's definitely an issue with this model, and I rarely every drive in bad weather or doing any real offroading, yet I was constantly replacing them.
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Yes, mine had a lot of issues. Not every two weeks, but it seemed like every year or so I was replacing a front amber turn signal bulb.
One thing I did is turn off the daytime running lights that made the amber lights light up all the time, it's an option with the TechStream scanner software. I think that was really taking the life off of them, now mine only comes on when the turn signal is engaged.
Also, clean the bulb connection out with some contact cleaner and make sure the metal tabs are making good contact, sometimes they need to be "bent" outward to make better contact with tension. And put just a small amount of dialectric grease on it.
It's definitely an issue with this model, and I rarely every drive in bad weather or doing any real offroading, yet I was constantly replacing them.
One thing I did is turn off the daytime running lights that made the amber lights light up all the time, it's an option with the TechStream scanner software. I think that was really taking the life off of them, now mine only comes on when the turn signal is engaged.
Also, clean the bulb connection out with some contact cleaner and make sure the metal tabs are making good contact, sometimes they need to be "bent" outward to make better contact with tension. And put just a small amount of dialectric grease on it.
It's definitely an issue with this model, and I rarely every drive in bad weather or doing any real offroading, yet I was constantly replacing them.
01-23-17, 11:14 AM
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Try removing the battery.
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01-23-17, 11:30 AM
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I guess use the same way you get access to it when you need to change the bulb.
I was able to access them by going underneath, it's not the easiest thing in the world, but it shouldn't be a problem.
Before I thought the only way was removing the car battery which just takes a lot longer, but that does give you better access.
I had to change mine so many times I got pretty good at changing them from underneath and could do it pretty quickly.
01-23-17, 12:22 PM
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Changing it is easy, trying to clean it, you might have to go from the top and remove anything in your way. My front right only lasts about 2-3 years, maybe I make more right turns...
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I guess use the same way you get access to it when you need to change the bulb.
I was able to access them by going underneath, it's not the easiest thing in the world, but it shouldn't be a problem.
Before I thought the only way was removing the car battery which just takes a lot longer, but that does give you better access.
I had to change mine so many times I got pretty good at changing them from underneath and could do it pretty quickly.
I was able to access them by going underneath, it's not the easiest thing in the world, but it shouldn't be a problem.
Before I thought the only way was removing the car battery which just takes a lot longer, but that does give you better access.
I had to change mine so many times I got pretty good at changing them from underneath and could do it pretty quickly.
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