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Old 01-03-2012, 12:02 PM
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Turn Signal Solid

Passenger side cluster indicator is solid when parking lights are on or when turn signal activated. Passenger front and side bulbs don't turn on. Rear turn signal bulb turns on and stays solid when parking lights are activated. Hazards work but passenger front lamp looks dim. Ideas?
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Re: Turn Signal Solid

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Passenger side cluster indicator is solid when parking lights are on or when turn signal activated. Passenger front and side bulbs don't turn on. Rear turn signal bulb turns on and stays solid when parking lights are activated. Hazards work but passenger front lamp looks dim. Ideas?
I'm in the same boat as you except its my driver side and it only stays solid when the turn signal is on and it normally only happens when it is below 60 degrees outside.
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Re: Turn Signal Solid

Any other opinions?
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Re: Turn Signal Solid

From Chilton manual page 6-43

Turn signals light, but do not flash - replace flasher

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They don't turn on though
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Re: Turn Signal Solid

Check the bulbs that are not on. These may have burnt out. The Dim light might be the wrong type.

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Re: Turn Signal Solid

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Check the bulbs that are not on. These may have burnt out. The Dim light might be the wrong type.

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All bulbs replaced with exact matches though. Pops thinks its a ground issue.
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check all the fuses
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