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Old 02-21-2008, 08:16 PM
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Today I noticed that my left turn signal was blinking a lot faster than normal. One of my friends also told me that my far left tail light is out today. Would that have anything to do with the turn signal blinking so fast?
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Old 02-21-2008, 08:18 PM
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Absolutely. Fast signal means burnt out bulb.
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Old 02-21-2008, 08:22 PM
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Its a way to let you know you have a light out.
I see alot of S197's with a rear bulb out. my tbird use to blow em alot too. i always carried a spare, no need for another reason for a cop to pull me over
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Old 02-21-2008, 08:46 PM
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yup
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Old 02-21-2008, 10:53 PM
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how long do they usually last.

mind you, i'm not turning on my turn signal to go on a roundabout in a parking structure like weird people.
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Old 02-21-2008, 10:59 PM
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they do burn out quite often
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Old 02-21-2008, 11:01 PM
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ORIGINAL: Stoenr

Its a way to let you know you have a light out.
I see alot of S197's with a rear bulb out.
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Old 02-22-2008, 09:40 AM
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how long do they usually last.

mind you, i'm not turning on my turn signal to go on a roundabout in a parking structure like weird people.
Your rear turnlights are the same as your brake lights.
So not just turning signals burn them out, stopping
also uses upthe life.
Sylvania LongLife bulbs are the answer.
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Old 02-22-2008, 02:06 PM
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well i guess i might as well go buy some silverstar longlife bulbs to be on the safe side. i don't think i have anything to worry about. it's an 08
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Old 02-22-2008, 05:07 PM
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well i guess i might as well go buy some silverstar longlife bulbs to be on the safe side. i don't think i have anything to worry about. it's an 08
Then she wont be stock no more!
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