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Offline eagle503

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blinker issues
« on: April 13, 2011, 05:18:13 PM »
Blinkers are slow and the side lights don't work with new bulbs any ideas?
hazard lights blink fast turn signals blink slow?
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Re: blinker issues
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2011, 05:24:56 PM »
Mine did something similar until I replaced the flasher unit with a more heavy duty one.  I did that when I installed the tow hitch, so it could handle the trailer lights.
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Re: blinker issues
« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2011, 06:23:55 PM »
Did you check the blinker fluid?

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Re: blinker issues
« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2011, 07:44:23 PM »
I agree - check blinker fluid first, then get a heavy duty flasher. 
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Re: blinker issues
« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2011, 08:10:03 PM »
Blinker flasher is separate from the signal flasher.  Blinker flasher is tucked up in the e-brake mechanism area, usually.  Its not the one in the fuse panel.  Yes a HD flasher is what you need.  I found for SX/4's its better to go with ones rated for at least 6 lights.
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Re: blinker issues
« Reply #5 on: April 14, 2011, 12:38:37 AM »
Blinker flasher is separate from the signal flasher.  Blinker flasher is tucked up in the e-brake mechanism area, usually.  Its not the one in the fuse panel.  Yes a HD flasher is what you need.  I found for SX/4's its better to go with ones rated for at least 6 lights.

I should have had one of those in my 97 Olds Cutlass Supreme 2 door. Slow down and it would blink every minute, speed up. real annoying.
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