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Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by Gruber1922, Jun 23, 2020.

  1. Jun 23, 2020 at 3:55 AM
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    Gruber1922

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    Hello,

    I have a 15' Sport. Recently, my front passenger turn signal is causing me issues. The DRLs work for both the front driver and passenger. However, my passenger turn signal will not work, which makes my rear tail light turn signal blink fast. Any ideas what could be wrong? I have already changed the bulb. It seems to only be a problem after my truck is on for a while with the DRLs on.
     
  2. Jun 23, 2020 at 6:52 PM
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    Anyone?
     
  3. Jun 23, 2020 at 7:30 PM
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    So does it not work or does it not work after the drl's have been on for a while?
     
  4. Jun 23, 2020 at 7:41 PM
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    The blinker works at the start. But after the drls are on for a while only the passenger side turn signal doesn’t work
     
  5. Jun 24, 2020 at 4:24 AM
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    most likely its a bad bulb. Try swapping the left and right bulbs and see if the issue follows to the left side. If it does its a bulb.
     
  6. Jun 24, 2020 at 4:31 AM
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    I already replaced and tried swapping and that hasn’t helped
     
  7. Jun 24, 2020 at 4:38 AM
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    Inspect the ground, its bolted to the passenger side of the engine bay next to the intake box. If that is good it may be a bad flasher relay.
     
  8. Jun 24, 2020 at 7:22 AM
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    Okay sounds good, I'll check that out today, thanks
     
  9. Jun 25, 2020 at 6:13 PM
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    Also are you guys running after market trailer harness's?
     
  10. Jun 25, 2020 at 6:33 PM
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    I am not
     
  11. Jun 30, 2020 at 7:17 AM
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    Figured my issue out. Looks like there is a loose connection in the harness. Should be replacing soon
     

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