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Weird Thing with the Turning Signal


MAD King
09-10-2011, 10:02 PM
Hello community,

I have a weird problem with the turning signal of my 1998 Lumina LS.
Only the left rear one is not working anymore. I replaced the bulb, but still not working.
The relais (flasher) is still clicking, fast like the bulb is gone.
Any idea what this can be?

Thx

jeffcoslacker
09-11-2011, 07:11 AM
Bad socket or broken ground on that side.

Blue Bowtie
09-11-2011, 07:14 AM
The other possibility is the signal switch itself. A little time with a voltmeter under the steering column might help isolate the problem.

MAD King
09-11-2011, 07:48 AM
The other possibility is the signal switch itself. A little time with a voltmeter under the steering column might help isolate the problem.

Would this cause that only one turning signal is not working? I thought if the switch is gone both signal aren't working.

Tech II
09-11-2011, 10:37 AM
No they are seperate circuits.....but I would be leaning towards the socket.....

MAD King
09-11-2011, 10:48 AM
No they are seperate circuits.....but I would be leaning towards the socket.....

I will check the socket first. Thx

Tony Silva
09-11-2011, 11:27 AM
Check for power at the socket, and work your way towards the blinker switch....checking the wire and connections as you go.

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