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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 08:01 AM
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Brights not working on 1 side

Hi all, I just picked up my RX7 this weekend. its an 87 SE model. Im wondering tho why my brights/flash to pass and turn signal doesnt work on my drivers side. The turn signal works on the rear but not on the front. I pulled the bulb and it looked fine. Anythy thoughts of what it might be and how to fix? Thanks!
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 08:02 AM
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oh, the regular headlight works just fine on that side, but as soon as I click the brights it no workie on the driver side.
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 08:04 AM
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Likely corroded on the turn signal, does it blink faster on that side when the signal is on?

When the bright goes out it's attributed to the bulb being blown, they have 2 separate elements, and the on for the brights has broken.
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 08:10 AM
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I havent checked to see if one side blinks faster. And thats what I was hoping for as far as the brights, thats an easy fix Thanks!
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Likely corroded on the turn signal, does it blink faster on that side when the signal is on?

When the bright goes out it's attributed to the bulb being blown, they have 2 separate elements, and the on for the brights has broken.
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 08:24 AM
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if the rear signal is blinking faster and the signal is corroded what will I have to do?
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 08:27 AM
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If it's blinking faster it means the bulb is dead, there is a short, or the contacts on the plug for the signal are rusted, and not making good contact, replace the bulb, and see what happens.
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 12:27 PM
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Yep, just replace the headlight, had the same problem.
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 08:58 AM
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well I took out the turn signal bulb, brushed it off and that fixed it so now I just have to get a new headlight and I'll be all set. Thanks all!
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