Fast turn signal syndrome

[caddiali]

The left turn signal intermittenly will blink rapidly when I'm at a red light. But a few blocks later it will be normal when I flick the stalk to turn left. Also the orange bulb behind the lens will be out, then will be lit when the signal is working
I'm thinking its simply needs a new turn signal bulb. But this problem often comes and goes. I've had the light socket replaced a few years ago. This is a safety issue as oncoming traffic need to see my left turn signal!

Any ideas? Is there a short somewhere?

help/ideas appreciated!

97 Regal LS 189kms

[stripe]

Originally Posted by caddiali

The left turn signal intermittenly will blink rapidly when I'm at a red light. But a few blocks later it will be normal when I flick the stalk to turn left. Also the orange bulb behind the lens will be out, then will be lit when the signal is working
I'm thinking its simply needs a new turn signal bulb. But this problem often comes and goes. I've had the light socket replaced a few years ago. This is a safety issue as oncoming traffic need to see my left turn signal!

Any ideas? Is there a short somewhere?

help/ideas appreciated!

97 Regal LS 189kms

I had a 98 that had a separate piece to plug in the front turn signal light.(front only)

Most likely that or your turn switch.

About 20$ for that .20$ piece lol.

Cheers
Stripe

[bubba2299]

I had this on mine just last night. I checked the bulb and it was ok, put in a new one and still did not work. Took all of the connections a part, sprayed with electrical cleaner, put it all back together and it is still working. It has only been a day but did seem to help so far.

[danielsatur]

Clean connections + bulb sockets with CRC electrical cleaner, and use dielectric grease for connectors and bulbs during replacement.

[accuab]

A lot of the bulb sockets that were made for these cars aren't the best fit for the bulb. I read on another site to bend the connections on the bulb away from the plastic center to ensure a good contact. Mine were arcing across from the space in between which was burning the bulb and socket.

[Scrapper]

Originally Posted by caddiali

The left turn signal intermittenly will blink rapidly when I'm at a red light. But a few blocks later it will be normal when I flick the stalk to turn left. Also the orange bulb behind the lens will be out, then will be lit when the signal is working
I'm thinking its simply needs a new turn signal bulb. But this problem often comes and goes. I've had the light socket replaced a few years ago. This is a safety issue as oncoming traffic need to see my left turn signal!

Any ideas? Is there a short somewhere?

help/ideas appreciated!

97 Regal LS 189kms

have you tried a new turn signal flasher if not i would replace about five bucks? but if in socket do what your doing and if switch is loose i'd use it slowly before you have to replace it. and don't forget to unhook neg side of battery when working brake and parking lites are hot all the time.

[mn_1]

Originally Posted by stripe

I had a 98 that had a separate piece to plug in the front turn signal light.(front only)

Most likely that or your turn switch.

About 20$ for that .20$ piece lol.

Cheers
Stripe

I'd like to know where you got that piece, I had to pay $50 for one that melted..................