LEFT turn signal LIGHT *broken*

Hi all,

I have dogde 99 grand caravan. I notice a lot of people have this problem as well in Toronto but they don't seem to care to fix theirs.

There is a problem with the driver FRONT left turn signal. I know the BULB STILL works because they turn ON while geared in park. The only problem is that the left corner light does NOT work when signaling left. The left clicking sound and light is QUICKER than the right side meaning that there is something burnt or open connection. The right side lights front and back is normal sound and flashing speed.

I decided to fix the problem my self by examing the bulb connector in the summer. I notice some melting of plastic between the connections so i replaced connector that holds the bulb. After that it worked and everything was normal! However, after coming back for the hoildays, my brother said it does not work anymore. :-( Now that its snowing and I haven't checked, I'm assuming its the same problem and it melted again. What is causing this? how can i fix this with out spending abunch of money?

thanks and have a great new year! Tony

It sound like it may be getting to hot of a connection. Is the battery in the van the correct one? It may sound ridiculus but it may be sending to many amps through the connection. If it is the right battery maybe try replacing the connnection with a connection from a different make of vehicle with a similar connection. Maybe its just the connector that is cheaply built and cannot resist the heat.

hi thanks for your reply,

My car is still using the original factory battery. i'm thinking its something with either the engine fuse box or the interior fuse box. any other ideas?

i read another post where someone just wiggled one of the modules and their lights worked again. is it possible to swap left and right turn signal modules in the interior fuse box? if so, which one? thanks

Have you tried replacing the bulb? Most bulbs that are used for turn/signals and parking lights actually have two filaments in them. It's not unusual for one filament to burn out while the other is still good. That would explain why you've got working parking lights and no turn signal.

Melted sockets aren't unusual, particularly if the car is used with the lights on frequently. The only time this would cause a problem is if it prevents the bulb from staying in contact with the connectors inside the socket. If that is the case then replacing the connector is the most affordable repair. Some parts stores carry replacement connectors, if not they should be very cheap at any salvage yard.