Weird signal light issue
Weird signal light issue
So I have a 94 sc400 that has a weird issue. Well sometimes the left(drivers) side turn signal doesn't work.
When I take the bulb out and put it back in, it works, it signals like it should, but if I move the bulb around too much then it turns off and doesn't work until I take the bulb out the harness and put it back in.
Before, I thought maybe the ground or postive cable were kinda loose but if I pull on them the bulb continues to flash, it's only when I physically move the bulb around that it turns off again.
I tried slowly putting the bulb into the socket which works and keeps it on, but when I turn off the car, and start it up again, it doesn't turn on anymore. What gives?
Could a bad bulb be the issue even though it lights up? I pulled up the prongs inside the harness just in case they were too short and not making enough contact with the bulb but it's not that either. Going to try to make a video.
When I take the bulb out and put it back in, it works, it signals like it should, but if I move the bulb around too much then it turns off and doesn't work until I take the bulb out the harness and put it back in.
Before, I thought maybe the ground or postive cable were kinda loose but if I pull on them the bulb continues to flash, it's only when I physically move the bulb around that it turns off again.
I tried slowly putting the bulb into the socket which works and keeps it on, but when I turn off the car, and start it up again, it doesn't turn on anymore. What gives?
Could a bad bulb be the issue even though it lights up? I pulled up the prongs inside the harness just in case they were too short and not making enough contact with the bulb but it's not that either. Going to try to make a video.
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Can you see the contacts inside the harness? Are they pretty corroded or dull looking? I would replace the bulb just as it's a cheap fix and you'll know your issue is not in the bulb. I'd check to make sure the contacts aren't too dirty. I had that issue and just a nice cleaning fixed the issue. Might try that out.
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