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Posted on Mar 24, 2009

LEFT BLINKER RUNNING AT HIGH BLINK RATE

REPLACED FRONT BLINKER BULB THAT WAS NOT WORKING AND THE BLINKER IS STILL RUNNING AT HIGH SPEED

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Make sure bulb replaced is the required 2 way or 1 way. If you're sure you put in the right bulb type (1 way or 2 way) 6 or 12 volt.. bulb model marked on side for replacement (Check carefully). Assuming its the right bulb type and still blinks fast, you will have to replace the socket. Sockets do get corroded and worn. Disconnect the battery, cut positive then cut negative. Wire up new socket same way using wire connectors. Tape up connections after.
Should then work.
Make sure before you do this you have the right bulbs in all sockets (front and rear) and that all lights work 1st. One failing light front rear same side can cause this problem.
Go to a scapper to get a socket.. just cut it off a wreck... take a couple of them. There cheap.
Good luck

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