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06-01-2010, 09:40 AM

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weird turn signal electrical problem BS

The turbo car left turn signal is acting weird. All bulbs are working, but they flash at 2x speed and flash dimly. I've replaced all bulbs and swapped relays and it still acts like a bitch. WTF is going on here?

06-01-2010, 10:07 AM

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I always thought the speed changed when something was burnt out on the circuit. Are you sure they all work?

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06-01-2010, 10:18 AM

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Short to ground somewhere?

06-01-2010, 10:23 AM

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How would all lights work if there was a short?

06-01-2010, 10:29 AM

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Did you just edit my post? WTF

06-01-2010, 10:30 AM

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How would all lights work if there was a short?

becouse it isnt enough of a short to ground the circiut completely its just bleeding the circiut off alil either way i suspect wire crimpage/damage somewhere in the line.

06-01-2010, 10:34 AM

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Did you just edit my post? WTF

**** **** ****...sorry. I meant to quote it. lol.

06-01-2010, 10:34 AM

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becouse it isnt enough of a short to ground the circiut completely its just bleeding the circiut off alil either way i suspect wire crimpage/damage somewhere in the line.

Thanks, I guess I'll go chase wires next weekend. Anything to keep me from installing the oil cooler.

06-01-2010, 10:37 AM

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06-01-2010, 10:45 AM

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06-01-2010, 10:49 AM

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Did you replace the bulb with one of those LED bulbs? Everyone one of my cars that I've replaced them with has done that. Needs a resistor in line or something like that.

06-01-2010, 10:51 AM

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lol, it was my post with your answer added to it. I thought I could see the future for a second but then realized you were a Mod...lol

edit: if you ever say sorry again, I'm reporting your post to admin for hacked account

06-01-2010, 01:52 PM

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stock style lights from the autoparts store

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06-01-2010, 02:34 PM

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06-01-2010, 03:50 PM

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I pinched a wire and it just blew the fuse, I doubt it's a short. I guess I'd start by checking under the runner board thingys. I also had a fast blinker that ended up being a bulb seperating from the metal part. If you've replaced all bulbs I guess that couldn't be it though. At least you've eliminated one side of the car. Do the four ways blink normal?

P.S. The quote button is to the RIGHT of the edit button. Lololollllooolll