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Old 01-11-2019, 01:17 PM   #1
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LF turn signal

Looks like this has been hashed over before. Did a search and didn’t find my answer.
My LF signal won’t flash. Bulb replaced. Still nothing. Checked voltage at bulb socket and has 12v. LR turn signal flashes real fast. Both on passenger side ok. Could the problem be in LR bulb , or bulb holderLF bulb socket a little iffy, but not real loose.any ideas?

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Old 01-11-2019, 01:37 PM   #2
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Most likely the bulb holder. Clean and bend a little.
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Old 01-11-2019, 02:12 PM   #3
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Replace your LF sidemarker light. See if that doesn't fix it.

Fixed mine.
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Old 01-13-2019, 09:14 AM   #4
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Starter986,
Thanks for response. My side marker works fine. Could it still be the culprit? Do you know number of bulb? My book just says ‘W’.
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Old 01-13-2019, 09:26 AM   #5
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Starter986,
Thanks for response. My side marker works fine. Could it still be the culprit? Do you know number of bulb? My book just says ‘W’.
I cannot recall if my side marker was burned out, or not. I know that certain of my rear driver side tail lights were acting wonky and at the time it seemed that was the last bulb to check. I replaced it, and everything was fine.

ParticleWave is a brain you might want to pick...

Keep us posted, because your challenge isn't as remote as it may seem. I se that topic pop up every once in a while.

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Old 01-13-2019, 11:17 AM   #6
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I had similar symptoms and it turned out that the clip holding the wiring harness into the headlight tray was broken, resulting in poor contact.

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