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Loose Turn signal assembly

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by hillmatic, Sep 8, 2015.

  1. Sep 8, 2015 at 11:06 AM
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    hillmatic

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    I noticed (the day after I bought it) that my front end turn signal assembly is really loose and wobbly. Is this a simple screw turn fix or indicative to another issue?
     
  2. Sep 16, 2015 at 8:16 PM
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    NightProwler

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    I think there's a clip in the back with a screw that expands the clip. They are prone totogetting brittle just like any other clip.. stick yer head up there and see!;) If they are broken then look up the oem part number, and type that in eBay or Amazon and order some up. Or if you're close to a dealer they are probably cheap for a couple clips. Or whatever they are called.
     
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  3. Sep 16, 2015 at 9:19 PM
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    Here's a pic of the backside. I couldn't find anything on my parts diagrams for that fastener/clip. The dealer MAY be able to get you one. If not, the housings are pretty inexpensive.
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  4. Sep 16, 2015 at 9:55 PM
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    I'll have to get in there and have a look. Thanks!
     
  5. Sep 16, 2015 at 10:19 PM
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    Or if that is fine and it's still wobbly, maybe take some of that thin foam weather strip they sell at ace and run a piece around the housing. Mine were the same and was considering that idea but decided to retro some leds into the headlight filler panels. And have since cut out the area where the signals used to be and put in some led bars:D
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  6. Mar 16, 2018 at 2:40 PM
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    I finally addressed this one!

    I bought the whole light assembly, it came with bulbs, one screw. Too easy. I just wish they used metal or a better plastic, these tabs are a joke.
     

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