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adey · 03-21-2002, 01:13 AM

Okay I picked my 240 up today, and the left turn signal is blinking like those riced out civics... only the left. How can I fix this and make it blink at the same rate as the right side? (that is, the normal blinking speed)

Any help is appreciated!

yenpit · 03-21-2002, 07:22 AM

probably corroded bulb, bulb socket and/or bad ground in the wiring.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/eh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':eh:'>

BlackFox · 03-21-2002, 09:57 AM

Yeah, probably a bad connection somewhere or it could be the blinker relay tweeking, it usually starts to blink fast when it's about to die, might want to change it and see what happens.

geeaj · 03-21-2002, 10:34 AM

Loose ground or socket. The rear taillights are notorious for having corroded sockets and ground wires - FYI>

**West** · 03-21-2002, 10:46 AM

You need new blinker fluid...

<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

'>

Actually, its more then likely a dead bulb.

*Jeff240sx* · 03-21-2002, 12:13 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (WeST @ Mar. 21 2002,1:46)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">You need new blinker fluid...</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
LOL!!
Some kid in my class was complaining cuz his exhaust was too loud.
I charged him parts and $50 to replace his "muffler bearings."
And actually stuck a silencer in the tailpipe.
I love made up car problems!
-Jeff

XylathaneGTR · 03-21-2002, 01:18 PM

Dude, sometimes, if it match's...Riced out blinkers look cool...
There's this Integra GS-R, Silvier, 99. (i think 99, might be 98 or 00)  Big Ass Terminator 2 wing, and Blue symbols/Decals all around, Enkie rims (not sure what kind) and Smoked Tail lights, Magnaflow exhaust (i think) and clear blinkers...
The blinkers are like a strobe system...blinks real fast...looks pretty cool dude...i likes it...

But i tend to like ricey things sometimes...

luey02 · 03-21-2002, 01:43 PM

your bulbs are fine, it's your relay behind the dash that's about to die.  Soon both sides will blink real fast, just like mine..  the signals in your dash is also goin real fast, am I right?

dealer has the parts, i think about 15

DrDubbleB · 03-21-2002, 01:53 PM

Yeah, if it's not both of the turn signals that are blinking fast, then it's not a burned out bulb.

jmharr · 03-21-2002, 04:51 PM

I disagree with those who think it is NOT a burnt out bulb.  Every time I've had fast blinkers it is because I had a bulb burnt out.  I replaced the bulb and all was fine again.

*DSC* · 03-21-2002, 06:34 PM

It's probably a bulb dieing.  My friend had that problem (only on one side, but caused the inside light to blink fast as well...don't remember what the rear was doing) he changed the bulb and it went back to normal.  Couple months later the opposite side did the same thing, changed the bulb...problem solved.

240sxspeedracer1 · 03-21-2002, 07:00 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Jeff240sx @ Mar. 20 2002,2:13)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (WeST @ Mar. 21 2002,1:46)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">You need new blinker fluid...</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
LOL!!
Some kid in my class was complaining cuz his exhaust was too loud.
I charged him parts and $50 to replace his "muffler bearings."
And actually stuck a silencer in the tailpipe.
I love made up car problems!
-Jeff</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
thats just F'ed up, thats why i dont trust other people fixing my crap.

*DSC* · 03-21-2002, 08:22 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (240sxspeedracer1 @ Mar. 20 2002,10:00)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Jeff240sx @ Mar. 20 2002,2:13)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (WeST @ Mar. 21 2002,1:46)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">You need new blinker fluid...</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
LOL!!
Some kid in my class was complaining cuz his exhaust was too loud.
I charged him parts and $50 to replace his "muffler bearings."
And actually stuck a silencer in the tailpipe.
I love made up car problems!
-Jeff</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
thats just F'ed up, thats why i dont trust other people fixing my crap.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Well silencers run for about $30-50 so I think the price was justified...he just told him it was for something else.  Or was Jeff just being a jerk?

camppain · 03-21-2002, 10:13 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (jmharr @ Mar. 22 2002,05:51)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I disagree with those who think it is NOT a burnt out bulb. Every time I've had fast blinkers it is because I had a bulb burnt out. I replaced the bulb and all was fine again.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
first start weith the most obvious which was stated in the first reply

then move from there dont go changing stuff and paying for parts when you just need to clean out your terminal with baking soda and a wire brush
then go to a light bulb then move from there but i doubt it will go that far.

the most simplest things are usually the main problems.

*drifterx* · 03-21-2002, 11:00 PM

check bulb, then relay then check wires

HotRodGuy · 03-21-2002, 11:39 PM

I agree, first check the bulbs. Most likely one of them is bad or has the corroded socket. Replace the bad bulb and/or clean the socket, if that don't work then I'd go with the flasher.

camppain · 03-22-2002, 12:33 AM

if the socket is corroded clean it out
if it keeps getting corroded either clean it better or replace the socket

dont mess with the relay till you do the simple things first!

nuff said! your makin a mountain outta a mole <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

'>

adey · 03-22-2002, 02:43 AM

Excellento. I will try all the suggestions tomorrow...
could it be more likely one problem than another if it's not just one bulb, but both front and rear flashers, as well as the winker display on the dash?

adey · 03-23-2002, 01:18 AM

Just to let you all know, I took out the front winker and cleaned the contacts and plug (basically just brushed off dust) and the fast winking's gone... what a simple fix; let's just hope it doesn't come back!

Thanks for all the input guys!

yenpit · 03-23-2002, 08:37 AM

slather on some die-electric grease or Vasoline.....stops the corrosion.

*Jeff240sx* · 03-24-2002, 01:18 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (DSC @ Mar. 21 2002,11:22)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"><!--QuoteBegin--240sxspeedracer1+Mar. 20 2002,10<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (240sxspeedracer1 @ Mar. 20 2002,10<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'>0)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Jeff240sx @ Mar. 20 2002,2:13)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (WeST @ Mar. 21 2002,1:46)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">You need new blinker fluid...</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
LOL!!
Some kid in my class was complaining cuz his exhaust was too loud.
I charged him parts and $50 to replace his "muffler bearings."
And actually stuck a silencer in the tailpipe.
I love made up car problems!
-Jeff</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
thats just F'ed up, thats why i dont trust other people fixing my crap.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Well silencers run for about $30-50 so I think the price was justified...he just told him it was for something else. Or was Jeff just being a jerk?</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
No.  I was bieng a jerk.
And when I charged him $50, it was a $50 for labor.  He paid for the parts.
And no.  Its not f'ed up.  
This kid was an idiot and nobody liked him.
I have fixed many other peoples cars, installed peoples systems, and charged nothing.  I tore a Ford Ranger to the crankshaft, and rebuilt it for a friend.
Just...  that idiot had it comming!

-Jeff

Turbo Lag · 08-21-2009, 02:50 AM

check the flasher...

zenki.life · 08-21-2009, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbo Lag

check the flasher...

way to bump a thread thats 7 years old. god damn.

Enna · 08-21-2009, 10:50 AM

How the fuck do they find these threads? WTF man.

Edit: And its his first post....

Edit2: Oh god its another vegas person. Fuck the school system sucks here.

03-21-2002, 07:22 AM	#2
yenpit Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Holland Michigan Posts: 798 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	probably corroded bulb, bulb socket and/or bad ground in the wiring.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/eh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':eh:'> __________________ '98 240SX 5spd[br]http://www.speedwisemotorsports.com

03-21-2002, 09:57 AM	#3
BlackFox Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 534 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah, probably a bad connection somewhere or it could be the blinker relay tweeking, it usually starts to blink fast when it's about to die, might want to change it and see what happens. __________________ Current Cars: 1976 Mercedes Benz 300D 1995 240sx SE aka Kate (winner: Best Stock S14 @ 2002 National Convention) http://community.webshots.com/user/jeff976cal If you're interested in parts email me [email protected]

03-21-2002, 10:34 AM	#4
geeaj Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 357 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Loose ground or socket. The rear taillights are notorious for having corroded sockets and ground wires - FYI> __________________ Beware the fury of a silent man, be more cautious of his silent farts....

03-21-2002, 10:46 AM	#5
West OMNOMNOMNOM Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Denver, CO Age: 40 Posts: 6,456 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: West Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You need new blinker fluid... <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> Actually, its more then likely a dead bulb. __________________ West - Zilvia.net - Toyobaru.net - NapkinSketch.com

03-21-2002, 12:13 PM	#6
Jeff240sx I hate you too... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 38 Posts: 5,828 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Jeff240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (WeST @ Mar. 21 2002,1:46)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">You need new blinker fluid...</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> LOL!! Some kid in my class was complaining cuz his exhaust was too loud. I charged him parts and $50 to replace his "muffler bearings." And actually stuck a silencer in the tailpipe. I love made up car problems! -Jeff __________________ Whatup?

03-21-2002, 01:13 AM	#1
adey Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 3,061 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Okay I picked my 240 up today, and the left turn signal is blinking like those riced out civics... only the left. How can I fix this and make it blink at the same rate as the right side? (that is, the normal blinking speed) Any help is appreciated!

03-21-2002, 01:18 PM	#7
XylathaneGTR Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 362 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Dude, sometimes, if it match's...Riced out blinkers look cool... There's this Integra GS-R, Silvier, 99. (i think 99, might be 98 or 00)  Big Ass Terminator 2 wing, and Blue symbols/Decals all around, Enkie rims (not sure what kind) and Smoked Tail lights, Magnaflow exhaust (i think) and clear blinkers... The blinkers are like a strobe system...blinks real fast...looks pretty cool dude...i likes it... But i tend to like ricey things sometimes... __________________ Ima newbie...! yay! Hopefully getting s14 with s15 sr20...

03-21-2002, 01:43 PM	#8
luey02 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 519 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	your bulbs are fine, it's your relay behind the dash that's about to die.  Soon both sides will blink real fast, just like mine..  the signals in your dash is also goin real fast, am I right? dealer has the parts, i think about 15 __________________ K. Lu

03-21-2002, 01:53 PM	#9
DrDubbleB Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,119 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah, if it's not both of the turn signals that are blinking fast, then it's not a burned out bulb.

03-21-2002, 04:51 PM	#10
jmharr Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 39 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I disagree with those who think it is NOT a burnt out bulb.  Every time I've had fast blinkers it is because I had a bulb burnt out.  I replaced the bulb and all was fine again.

03-21-2002, 06:34 PM	#11
DSC New Title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: VA Posts: 3,454 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It's probably a bulb dieing.  My friend had that problem (only on one side, but caused the inside light to blink fast as well...don't remember what the rear was doing) he changed the bulb and it went back to normal.  Couple months later the opposite side did the same thing, changed the bulb...problem solved. __________________

03-21-2002, 07:00 PM	#12
240sxspeedracer1 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: jerzzzz Age: 39 Posts: 494 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Jeff240sx @ Mar. 20 2002,2:13)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (WeST @ Mar. 21 2002,1:46)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">You need new blinker fluid...</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> LOL!! Some kid in my class was complaining cuz his exhaust was too loud. I charged him parts and $50 to replace his "muffler bearings." And actually stuck a silencer in the tailpipe. I love made up car problems! -Jeff</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> thats just F'ed up, thats why i dont trust other people fixing my crap. __________________ 92 bmw 325i w/ m3 body kit

03-21-2002, 08:22 PM	#13
DSC New Title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: VA Posts: 3,454 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (240sxspeedracer1 @ Mar. 20 2002,10:00)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Jeff240sx @ Mar. 20 2002,2:13)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (WeST @ Mar. 21 2002,1:46)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">You need new blinker fluid...</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> LOL!! Some kid in my class was complaining cuz his exhaust was too loud. I charged him parts and $50 to replace his "muffler bearings." And actually stuck a silencer in the tailpipe. I love made up car problems! -Jeff</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> thats just F'ed up, thats why i dont trust other people fixing my crap.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Well silencers run for about $30-50 so I think the price was justified...he just told him it was for something else.  Or was Jeff just being a jerk? __________________

03-21-2002, 10:13 PM	#14
camppain Will never get banned... Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego CA Age: 41 Posts: 1,510 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (jmharr @ Mar. 22 2002,05:51)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I disagree with those who think it is NOT a burnt out bulb. Every time I've had fast blinkers it is because I had a bulb burnt out. I replaced the bulb and all was fine again.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> first start weith the most obvious which was stated in the first reply then move from there dont go changing stuff and paying for parts when you just need to clean out your terminal with baking soda and a wire brush then go to a light bulb then move from there but i doubt it will go that far. the most simplest things are usually the main problems. __________________ -=-99 Sentra SE 5 speed-=- -=-95 240 SE 5 speed-=-

03-21-2002, 11:00 PM	#15
drifterx Premium Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: boston, ma Age: 40 Posts: 1,533 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	check bulb, then relay then check wires __________________ I am GOD!

03-21-2002, 11:39 PM	#16
HotRodGuy Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tennessee Age: 51 Posts: 105 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I agree, first check the bulbs. Most likely one of them is bad or has the corroded socket. Replace the bad bulb and/or clean the socket, if that don't work then I'd go with the flasher. __________________ '91 240sx SE Fastback (sold to a kid who wrecked it) '93 Chevy Silverado '03 Chevy Cavalier '05 Chevy Tahoe If it ain't broke... don't fix it, just tweek on it and make it faster!

03-22-2002, 12:33 AM	#17
camppain Will never get banned... Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego CA Age: 41 Posts: 1,510 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	if the socket is corroded clean it out if it keeps getting corroded either clean it better or replace the socket dont mess with the relay till you do the simple things first! nuff said! your makin a mountain outta a mole <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ -=-99 Sentra SE 5 speed-=- -=-95 240 SE 5 speed-=-

03-22-2002, 02:43 AM	#18
adey Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 3,061 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Excellento. I will try all the suggestions tomorrow... could it be more likely one problem than another if it's not just one bulb, but both front and rear flashers, as well as the winker display on the dash?

03-23-2002, 01:18 AM	#19
adey Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 3,061 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just to let you all know, I took out the front winker and cleaned the contacts and plug (basically just brushed off dust) and the fast winking's gone... what a simple fix; let's just hope it doesn't come back! Thanks for all the input guys!

03-23-2002, 08:37 AM	#20
yenpit Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Holland Michigan Posts: 798 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	slather on some die-electric grease or Vasoline.....stops the corrosion. __________________ '98 240SX 5spd[br]http://www.speedwisemotorsports.com

03-24-2002, 01:18 AM	#21
Jeff240sx I hate you too... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 38 Posts: 5,828 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Jeff240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (DSC @ Mar. 21 2002,11:22)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"><!--QuoteBegin--240sxspeedracer1+Mar. 20 2002,10<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (240sxspeedracer1 @ Mar. 20 2002,10<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'>0)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Jeff240sx @ Mar. 20 2002,2:13)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (WeST @ Mar. 21 2002,1:46)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">You need new blinker fluid...</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> LOL!! Some kid in my class was complaining cuz his exhaust was too loud. I charged him parts and $50 to replace his "muffler bearings." And actually stuck a silencer in the tailpipe. I love made up car problems! -Jeff</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> thats just F'ed up, thats why i dont trust other people fixing my crap.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Well silencers run for about $30-50 so I think the price was justified...he just told him it was for something else. Or was Jeff just being a jerk?</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> No.  I was bieng a jerk. And when I charged him $50, it was a $50 for labor.  He paid for the parts. And no.  Its not f'ed up.   This kid was an idiot and nobody liked him. I have fixed many other peoples cars, installed peoples systems, and charged nothing.  I tore a Ford Ranger to the crankshaft, and rebuilt it for a friend. Just...  that idiot had it comming! -Jeff __________________ Whatup?

08-21-2009, 02:50 AM	#22
Turbo Lag Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: City of Sin Age: 31 Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	check the flasher...

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