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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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Default Blinker/ tail light problems

so my right blinker started to blink really fast, i get out of the car to check and sure enough the one all the way on the right was not blinking only the one in the middle was blinking so i figured a bulb was blown, i went to the store to pick up a replacement. when i took off the tail light assembly i noticed the bulbs were not blown but replaced them anyways. now both of them dont blink or light up brighter when i step on the brakes, they do however come on when i turn on the lights. any one know what the problem could be?
Old Nov 3, 2008 | 05:47 PM
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check ur fuses
Old Nov 3, 2008 | 06:52 PM
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i checked all the fuses the ones under the hood and the ones by the kicker panel, is there a way to check relays?
Old Nov 3, 2008 | 09:58 PM
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ttt...
Old Nov 3, 2008 | 10:01 PM
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well look in the manual and figure out what relay get a new one try it if it doesnt work return it...
Old Nov 4, 2008 | 09:38 AM
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Did you get the right bulbs - i.e. do they have a major and minor filament? When you turn on the turn signal do the signal indicators on the dash still light up?

p.s. Love the sig!
Old Jun 24, 2009 | 12:17 PM
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Hey, i just got the same problem this morning. The right blinker was going a lot quicker. I thought it was because of the Diablosport Predator.

Is it because the bulb went out or the wiring?

I was thinking of getting sequential tailights, would that solve the problem while getting a cool look at the same time...kill two birds with a giant rock?

Thanks,
-Jun-
Old Jun 24, 2009 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by d_ames117
Did you get the right bulbs - i.e. do they have a major and minor filament? When you turn on the turn signal do the signal indicators on the dash still light up?

p.s. Love the sig!

I agree, check to make sure you have the correct bulbs!
Old Jun 24, 2009 | 12:32 PM
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my bulb was out for like 2 days(was also blinking fast), took it to dealer under warranty, and the bulb started working again(they never even replaced it) no problems since.
Old Jun 24, 2009 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by siberian.mist
my bulb was out for like 2 days(was also blinking fast), took it to dealer under warranty, and the bulb started working again(they never even replaced it) no problems since.

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