burnt out turn signal?
03-04-2009, 03:48 AM
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burnt out turn signal?
my right turn signal is blinking extra fast right now, but all the bulbs are working. the problem is one bulb is not blinking when im signalling right, but it does light up. is it as simple as replacing that bulb?
03-04-2009, 11:26 AM
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Close to zero ohms when the filiment is unlit and good.
Infinity ohms whan the filiment is burned out.
Sometimes you can just look and see the broken filiment.
03-05-2009, 08:51 AM
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"how does it know it's burnt out?"
There just comes a time in a bulbs career when blinking just isn't fulfilling anymore. Those closest to the bulb can usually see the signs. It becomes lethargic, distracted, irritable. That's when a bulb knows it's time to move on.
There just comes a time in a bulbs career when blinking just isn't fulfilling anymore. Those closest to the bulb can usually see the signs. It becomes lethargic, distracted, irritable. That's when a bulb knows it's time to move on.
03-05-2009, 09:07 AM
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03-05-2009, 03:24 PM
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This bulb needs to indicate a change in direction. Perhaps Dr. Phil can help.
03-05-2009, 04:52 PM
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But seriously, I just put led bulbs for my front bumper lights and front bumper turn signal, and when my headlights are off, my blinker acts normal. If my headlights are on, it blinks really fast… wtf is up with it?