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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 12:17 PM
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I have a fast front left blinker, however, there also appears to be no light in the left rear either (not even blinking).

I've read that one can cause the other to stop - my question is, are both bad and which bulbs do I order? (eBay?)

Sorry for the question, but rather not take both front and back off to find I only need to replace one of the bulbs - thanks
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 12:30 PM
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Hyper-blink is usually caused by bulbs going out. If you already know your rear bulb isn't turning on, you've found your culprit.
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 12:40 PM
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yess sir which ever light isnt blinking is the one u need and aslong as u fix that problem u'll be good.
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 12:52 PM
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I dont think that you need to go to ebay to get the bulbs just stop by autozone or something like that theres nothing special about the bulbs
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 01:41 PM
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Ok, so hyper blink in front = bulb potentially fine? and replace rear only for now?
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 01:45 PM
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Whatever bulb is dead is the one you replace, not the fast blinking one. The front one is blinking fast because the circuit is interrupted due to the dead bulb.
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 05:08 AM
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It's the left rear (encased in yellow) turn signal light bulb, Autozone has the 7440ST or 7440LL (any preference?)

I'll need to take it out myself and replace - quick instructions? few screws?
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 06:46 AM
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no preferance but there will be some nuts will need to be unscrewed i cant remember if they are 8mm or 10mm im pretty sure they are 10
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I got the less expensive ones, I don't need turn signal to be uber bright

I see a screw in front, and also 2 in back, I suppose removing those 3 should do it, hopefully
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I think there's a total of 5 nuts, three inside and two outside.. all are size 10mm.. since you are replacing one of the bulb, suggest to replace the rest, brake / stop light bulbs.
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by pinoiryder
I think there's a total of 5 nuts, three inside and two outside.. all are size 10mm.. since you are replacing one of the bulb, suggest to replace the rest, brake / stop light bulbs.
Assuming brake and stop light mean the same, I only bought a pair of 7440's.

I think the stop light is 7443
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 02:36 PM
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What great advice guys - I didn't erroeneously change thge fast blinking front bulb, and quickly changed both 7440 rear bulbs by removing ony 2 exterior screws and 2 interior 10 mm bolts.

Love the feeling of a successful DIY!
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 03:02 PM
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Actually, I changed the turn signal and whatever else was a 7440 (reverse?) - hope I didn't change out a good 7443 like the brake light (are the fittings the same?)
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