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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 07:02 AM
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Default Sequential tail light problem.

So on my 2007 gt, I bought it used and it already had a set of sequentials installed. They have worked fine for over a year, but now I've noticed that on the right side, the far left of the 3 lights doesn't flash. i.e: when i use my right turn signal, only 2 of the series go off. Yet, the tail light itself is fine. I have no experience with these, where does it sound like this problem is coming from? Thanks!
Old Jun 26, 2012 | 07:11 AM
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Sounds like the sequencer board that is wired into the harness. I had the same problem with one of mine. I bought mine at WebElectric which came with a lifetime warranty. They replaced it no problem. However, since you bought your's used I don't know that there is much you can do but buy a new set. Are you sure that all the bulbs are good and seated well?
Old Jun 26, 2012 | 08:10 AM
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Have you checked the bulb? When I installed my sequentials I had 3 bulbs go out within a week. those bulbs have 2 elements in them. One for the tail light and one for the Brake/turn signals. It's possible for only one to go out so you could have all 3 tail lights working on one side but only 2 brake/turnsignal lights on that side. Bulbs are cheap. If you don't want to buy a set of bulb,s just swap that bulb with another on the same side to see if the problem moves with the bulb.
Old Jun 26, 2012 | 10:39 AM
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If the bulb is good, do this before replacing anything:

Remove the tailight so you can access the harness connectors. Disconect the connectors, spray both halves with contact cleaner and immediately wipe the contacts by plugging and unplugging a few times. You may need to repeat the spray and plug/unplug a few times. That has solved a few instances of persnickety sequentail functionality.
Old Jun 26, 2012 | 12:37 PM
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Most lights have a reset sequence, see what Webelectrics offers and duplicate it. It may work.
Old Jun 26, 2012 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by teepee542
Have you checked the bulb? When I installed my sequentials I had 3 bulbs go out within a week. those bulbs have 2 elements in them. One for the tail light and one for the Brake/turn signals. It's possible for only one to go out so you could have all 3 tail lights working on one side but only 2 brake/turnsignal lights on that side. Bulbs are cheap. If you don't want to buy a set of bulb,s just swap that bulb with another on the same side to see if the problem moves with the bulb.

^^ This. You need a new tail light bulb if that brake light still works.

I've had this happen a couple times now with my sequentials...it's a very easy fix.
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