turn signal not working

[jkarp]

All,

my drivers side turn signal recently stopped working. when i try to engage it i get the fast blinking indicator light on the dash. when i arm the alarm, only the passengers side light blinks outside the car.

i changed the bulb today, but that didn't fix it. i also looked for a fuse that might be causing this, but it didn't look like there are separate fuses for the drivers and passengers side turn indicators, so i ruled out fuses.

so, it's not the bulb, it's not the fuse, what else could it be? before i start tracing wiring, does anyone have any other things to look for?

thanks... josh

[Loren]

Does it work with the emergency flashers?

If not, you likely have a bad ground or corroded bulb holder.

[deckman]

I had this happen and it turned out the headlight assembly was bad and had to buy an entire new one. I hope that isn't it, because they aren't cheap. I found one used on ebay for about $400.

[juniinc]

fast blinkin usually indicates a blown bulb,,, have U checked your tail ?

[jkarp]

update: the taillight blinks fast when i engage the blinker. what does that indicate?

thanks for everyone's help... josh

[deckman]

Your symptoms are exactly what mine were. Have your mechanic check the power and connector for the headlight. If they are OK, you likely have a failed assembly and need a new headlight. At least that's what I was told by two separate people who checked mine, one being the dealer. And this is not covered by CPO if you have that.

Edited January 25, 2009 by deckman

[bolobar]

I've had this happen. Make sure that the headlight is properly secured when you install it. You should feel quite a bit of pressure and hear a loud "clunk" when turning the wrench. This has happened to me more than once.