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Old 11-11-2010, 02:52 PM
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I have a 1989 Camaro RS. The Left turn signal has recently stoped flashing. It just stays iluminated. The right one, and hazards, are still working fine though. Can any one help me out?
Old 11-11-2010, 03:06 PM
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Re: turn signals

Based on what you described, there is a bad bulb somewhere....if the hazards and right indicators are still working, that means the flasher unit in the fuse box area is still good, so theres a bad bulb somewhere, whether at the front or in the back, you'll have to find that out.
Old 11-11-2010, 03:09 PM
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Try removing the bulb and cleaning the socket. Pinch the connector too. Check the socket wiring for any sign of a crack that might expose any bare copper wiring possibly shorting the gound side of the circuit.
Old 11-11-2010, 03:12 PM
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if you get that far as to taking out the bulbs, then you can easily see the one thats burnt out lol.
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thanks, i will try it out asap and let you know if it worked.
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Re: turn signals

Originally Posted by reaper20
thanks, i will try it out asap and let you know if it worked.
So... did you get it to work right?
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So what could be the problem if both stay illuminated?
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Re: turn signals

Well, I just replaced 3 (of 6) taillight/brake light bulbs, 2 on the driver's side 1 on the pass side. All seems to be right with the world now. If it turned out to be a fluke, and the thing starts just staying on, I'll post up again.
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