Non Flashing Turn Signals
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Non Flashing Turn Signals
I replaced the front drivers side turn signal bulb and now the light works but no flashing from either side. When I replaced the bulb I had to adjust the contacts, as it was not making contact. I got it to work, but now have no flash. The dash indicator flashes once when I turn on the drivers side turn signal and not at all on the passenger side. Hazard lights work on the dash and the rear, but not the front. Any ideas before I start tearing it apart again? I bought at bulbs at a local place and they are for an 80 spider, as they did not have an 85 in their system. Thanks.
Don Avery
Dayton, OH/Sarasota,FL
1985 Pininfarina
2011 Eos
2012 Mercedes E550 Cabriolet
Dayton, OH/Sarasota,FL
1985 Pininfarina
2011 Eos
2012 Mercedes E550 Cabriolet
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Re: Non Flashing Turn Signals
this is very basic. are you sure you didnt change a dual filament bulb with a single. you should have to be messing with the contact except to pull it up to give it more spring.
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Re: Non Flashing Turn Signals
It does not say on the package whether it is dual or single. It just says it is for backup, turn, stop and license. Can you tell the difference by looking? I had to push the contact in towards the bulb on one side, as it was not making contact.azruss wrote:this is very basic. are you sure you didnt change a dual filament bulb with a single. you should have to be messing with the contact except to pull it up to give it more spring.
Don Avery
Dayton, OH/Sarasota,FL
1985 Pininfarina
2011 Eos
2012 Mercedes E550 Cabriolet
Dayton, OH/Sarasota,FL
1985 Pininfarina
2011 Eos
2012 Mercedes E550 Cabriolet
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Re: Non Flashing Turn Signals
One contact on bottom of bulb = Single Filamentdavery wrote:It does not say on the package whether it is dual or single. It just says it is for backup, turn, stop and license. Can you tell the difference by looking? I had to push the contact in towards the bulb on one side, as it was not making contact.azruss wrote:this is very basic. are you sure you didnt change a dual filament bulb with a single. you should have to be messing with the contact except to pull it up to give it more spring.
Two contacts on bottom of bulb = Dual Filament
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Re: Non Flashing Turn Signals
mPedro08 wrote:One contact on bottom of bulb = Single Filamentdavery wrote:It does not say on the package whether it is dual or single. It just says it is for backup, turn, stop and license. Can you tell the difference by looking? I had to push the contact in towards the bulb on one side, as it was not making contact.azruss wrote:this is very basic. are you sure you didnt change a dual filament bulb with a single. you should have to be messing with the contact except to pull it up to give it more spring.
Two contacts on bottom of bulb = Dual Filament
They gave me 1156 and I think it was supposed to be 1157.
Don Avery
Dayton, OH/Sarasota,FL
1985 Pininfarina
2011 Eos
2012 Mercedes E550 Cabriolet
Dayton, OH/Sarasota,FL
1985 Pininfarina
2011 Eos
2012 Mercedes E550 Cabriolet
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Re: Non Flashing Turn Signals
Got it. Thanks.mPedro08 wrote:One contact on bottom of bulb = Single Filamentdavery wrote:It does not say on the package whether it is dual or single. It just says it is for backup, turn, stop and license. Can you tell the difference by looking? I had to push the contact in towards the bulb on one side, as it was not making contact.azruss wrote:this is very basic. are you sure you didnt change a dual filament bulb with a single. you should have to be messing with the contact except to pull it up to give it more spring.
Two contacts on bottom of bulb = Dual Filament
Don Avery
Dayton, OH/Sarasota,FL
1985 Pininfarina
2011 Eos
2012 Mercedes E550 Cabriolet
Dayton, OH/Sarasota,FL
1985 Pininfarina
2011 Eos
2012 Mercedes E550 Cabriolet