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Old 01-22-2020, 05:47 PM
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Hey Gang,
So out of the blue when I turn on my left turn signal...it's clicking about 1000 times a minute!!
My right turn signal has it's normal rhythmic speed..
Any ideas why this is happening?
Appreciate any suggestions!
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It could just be that the bulb has burned out. I've had both front bulbs go out that way. Not a lot of fun to replace, unfortunately.
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Originally Posted by curmudgeon67
Hey Gang,
So out of the blue when I turn on my left turn signal...it's clicking about 1000 times a minute!!
My right turn signal has it's normal rhythmic speed..
Any ideas why this is happening?
Appreciate any suggestions!
Most likely a bulb.....actually simple to replace....i did my fronts thru the air vents...just push down the plastic vent and reach in and twist the bulb/socket out pull out old bulb, and press new bulb into socket then twist socket back into housing and push plastic vent back into place...you may need to do some feeling around..the rear bulbs are even easier...2 screws to each lenses and do the same bulb removal and replacement....dont be in a rush...
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Originally Posted by Yello95
Most likely a bulb.....actually simple to replace....i did my fronts thru the air vents...just push down the plastic vent and reach in and twist the bulb/socket out pull out old bulb, and press new bulb into socket then twist socket back into housing and push plastic vent back into place...you may need to do some feeling around..the rear bulbs are even easier...2 screws to each lenses and do the same bulb removal and replacement....dont be in a rush...
But I like the on crack theory.
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bulb or socket is toast...only one way to find out
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Old 01-23-2020, 07:40 PM
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[QUOTE=corvette.cw;1600840147]It could just be that the bulb has burned out.


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My driver's side did that a couple times. Turned out the bulb and socket fell out of the housing.
Put it back in and back to normal.
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I agree with the above - check for a burned out bulb or a bad socket.
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And if it's not that, then you can try replacing your hazard switch. My left turn signal started "hyper flashing" and then it went away, then it returned. Bulbs and sockets were good.

The hazard switch is about $40 but it's a PITA to install. Videos show removing the console and stereo to access the switch. I didn't want to go through all of that trouble so I gave the '18 minute hazard switch replacement' a try and it worked! And my turn signals are back to normal! I highly recommend trying this method.

18 Minute Hazard switch replacement

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