Blinker goes out - back on - out

[bob98e320]

My passenger front blinker sometimes just doesn't work. Goes out - doesn't light when you lock the car up, etc. Then its back on. Take it to the shop and of course it was working again - they find nothing loose. Even changed the bulb out. Just did it again.

Anyone have anything similar happen?

TIA

Bob

[bob98e320]

OK, just tried to reset them by putting the hazards on - no go. BUT I did notice that when I put my blinker on - left beats at the normal speed - the right blinker beats much faster.

That help?

thx

bob

[Storm.]

I know i'm probably stating the obvious here but perhaps you should take a look at the connector (might have some corrosion on it or the bulb - common on MB's). When the indicator lights flash fast it is a warning of a bulbe failure so don't waste your time with the stealership on these problems.

[Storm.]

.......It could even be a loose bulb.

[bob98e320]

Storm. - 7/11/2005 5:59 AM

I know i'm probably stating the obvious here but perhaps you should take a look at the connector (might have some corrosion on it or the bulb - common on MB's). When the indicator lights flash fast it is a warning of a bulbe failure so don't waste your time with the stealership on these problems.

Nope, checked the connector. Clean and making good contact. I even rubbed it with a small screwdriver. Could not get them to come on by moving it tighter, etc. The last time this happened the damn thing was working again the next day!

[bob98e320]

And today it stayed out. The last time the second day it was back working.

This a.m., still out.

[mjhawkins2346]

Put some dielectric grease ( from most any auto parts store ) on all the bulb and bulb socket contacts after cleaning them. Then re-insert.

Solved the problem for me...

[bob98e320]

OK, dealer found the wires a bit further down were frayed. The wire was actually exposed - so, 50 bucks and a new bulb and ... maybe, just maybe, this is done!