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Old 20-12-2009, 10:27 AM   #1
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I have a issue with my wifes AU..the rear drivers side Blinker stops working..front and Guard blinker is ok but rear is a no...From inside the blinker (right turn) flashes very quick and this indicates that the rear dosent work ... If i bang the side of the rear light , the blinker starts working again for a while, then it happens again..Bulb is ok and wiring looks ok...just not sure what to look for next..
Anyone else had this issue

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Old 20-12-2009, 11:24 AM   #2
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I highly doubt your bulb is ok. I think you'll find the fillament is slightly broken and when you bang it it reconnects, this is a very common bulb phenomenon. Change your drivers side rear bulb with your passengers side one (if you don't have a spare) and see if the problem changes sides.
Other than that you might be up for a new wiring harness, they're not too expensive and you can fit them yourself. But my money is on bulb.
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Old 20-12-2009, 02:17 PM   #3
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Yeah change the bulb and see how it goes.
It may be a poor contact too. The socket might have a bit of corrosion in it.
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Old 20-12-2009, 08:25 PM   #4
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yep...had this same thing happen...bang it & it worked...then it died - new bulb and it's all good
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Old 21-12-2009, 07:40 AM   #5
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cheers, ill pick up a new bulb and try it
Thanks all for the advice
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Old 21-12-2009, 09:11 AM   #6
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LOL yeah be careful when you 'bang' it, sometimes if you bang it too hard, instead of fixing it, it breaks it completely!!!

Let us know how you get on!!!
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