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Old 11-19-2009, 08:10 AM   #1
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Fast turn signal

In the last couple of days, my turn signal is clicking at about twice the rate it used to. What is the cause, and how can I get it back to normal?

I've got an 06 Boxster, still under warranty.

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Old 11-19-2009, 08:16 AM   #2
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burned out bulb?

This can happen when a bulb is burnt out, or if the headlamp is not making a good connection with the headlamp receptacle.

I had this same problem, fast blinking signal, when replacing my front headlamps - I had to hold the headlamp housing in place from under the wheel well to make my new lights fully connect when pushing them into place.

I would check visually to verify all lights are working as expected. Let us know what you find.

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Old 11-19-2009, 08:16 AM   #3
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In the last couple of days, my turn signal is clicking at about twice the rate it used to. What is the cause, and how can I get it back to normal?

I've got an 06 Boxster, still under warranty.
You have a bulb out. All cars do that.
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Old 11-19-2009, 09:54 AM   #4
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Some cars also use a flasher module that can go bad and cause the same effect.
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Old 11-19-2009, 11:42 AM   #5
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Blinker fluid is low.
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Old 11-19-2009, 12:12 PM   #6
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that just made me lol in the middle of class... professor looked at me funny...
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Old 11-19-2009, 03:17 PM   #7
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Blinker fluid is low.

Whatda expect? The rear main blinker seals are known to be flawed.
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Old 11-19-2009, 08:57 PM   #8
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Whatda expect? The rear main blinker seals are known to be flawed.
Wonder if Jake & Charles can develop a fix for this RMBS failure issue.
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Old 11-20-2009, 07:31 AM   #9
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Blinker fluid is low.
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Heh? obviously he has'nt changed the air in his tires recently. Oft overlooked.

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Old 11-20-2009, 12:48 PM   #10
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Blinker fluid is low.
Is Mobil an approved OEM Blinker Fluid supplier? If so is it really as good as proclaimed and worth the extra cost? TIA, Cheers, Regards.
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Old 11-20-2009, 01:55 PM   #11
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I thought it was the blinker intermediate shaft bearing going bad.

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