87 Fiero Right turn signal freezing (Page 1/2)
Robodog_X920 MAY 06, 02:59 PM
What should I look for with my right turn signal freezing up and staying solid until deactivated/switched off. It does this randomly, and then it works again after turning the car off then back on. It mostly happens after making multiple right turns. Any ideas? Let me know.
FX MAY 06, 04:41 PM
A bad bulb can do this , or a shorted socket...

[This message has been edited by FX (edited 05-07-2019).]

cliffw MAY 07, 08:32 AM
Could be a faulty ground.
theogre MAY 07, 12:02 PM
Likely Iffy bulb(s) and/or ground(s).
Pull the sockets to look at all bulbs. Park Lights off then only bright side of bulb turns on.
get at Front park/turn sockets by lifting Headlights when hood is open.

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Robodog_X920 MAY 07, 12:16 PM

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Originally posted by theogre:

Likely Iffy bulb(s) and/or ground(s).
Pull the sockets to look at all bulbs. Park Lights off then only bright side of bulb turns on.
get at Front park/turn sockets by lifting Headlights when hood is open.

See my Cave, Sneak Path, Wire Service and Lighbulbs




To get at the rear lights, do I just remove the trunk carpet or is there more to it? Never tried this yet.
olejoedad MAY 07, 12:20 PM
Open the rear decklid.
On the panel above the taillights there are six oblong caps.
The caps cover the taillight screws.
Remove the Phillips head screws.

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Robodog_X920 MAY 07, 12:54 PM
[Update] I pulled the right housing off, and ran the signals. The left side light eventually dimmed, and the signals froze. I took it out and shook it a little and it got brighter and then the lights started flashing.
FX MAY 07, 02:03 PM
Clean all the contacts, I would put new bulbs in while it's opened up...
Robodog_X920 MAY 07, 02:07 PM

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Originally posted by FX:

Clean all the contacts, I would put new bulbs in while it's opened up...



Definitely going to need a clean. Bunch of stuff around the bulb. What type of bulb should I get? I am fine with oem, or something that won't cause a fire.
FX MAY 07, 02:26 PM
I would personally stick with stock bulbs. Halogen are brighter, but use more power, and will tax your battery, and charging system, and get very hot. I actually melted a tail light lens on my mc with one. Stock bulbs will last longer too...