Rapid Turn Signal Fix - Not The Bulb

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Rapid Turn Signal Fix - Not The Bulb

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Күн бұрын

Repair of rapidly flashing turn signal by removing/cleaning bulb socket contacts.. Repair done on a 1996 Lexus ES300 but same principles should apply to any vehicle.. This is the spray I used in the video made by Radio Shack and difficult to find: www.hobbytown..... This spray should work just as well: www.google.com...

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@joshuahynes8539 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks pb man! Exactly my problem. Also nicely edited video, no no unnecessary time spent talking...

@tongo117 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help.. Thanks for reply..

@dekalogue 3 ай бұрын

That's what I needed. Blinking driver's side turn signal with all lights working. Looking forward to try.

@markkillingsworth6044 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this post!! I had no idea what was causing my fast blinking after replacing all the lamps with new ones. It was driving me crazy.

@ChrisJohnson-lb8ul 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million Peanut Butter Man, my old WRX was blinking right rapidly, it was driving me crazy. The 2011’s had tight wiring and connectors can be come partially unplugged apparently... so my car was in pieces and I was about to take it down to nuts and bolts chasing the rabbit down the hole. Then I came across your video. Cleaned the contacts and bingo, job done.... So glad I found your video! I am one of just a few drivers in Massachusetts using his blinkers because I am just so happy they work : ) Thanks Man!

@tongo117 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.. Thanks for reply..

@user-pe9mq6fq2w Жыл бұрын

Thank You very much for taking time to post your video, it was indeeed corrosion on my 1997 Jetta, Take care!

@tongo117 Жыл бұрын

Glad to have helped..

@charlesmartin7347 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this with me. Very helpful when you said corrosion I was like yes now this Man knows what he's talking about yes. Blessings and more Blessings

@ddemier 7 ай бұрын

Thumbs up for just getting to the point. Thankyou😊

@Seans-Garage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. This happened on my passenger side. The socket and bulb wasn't even that dirty, just a tad of corrosion and that was it. Cleaned both and fixed it.

@tongo117 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help.. Thanks for reply..

@9_to_5_gaming65 11 ай бұрын

Great video - have a lexus as well that does this sometimes.

@khel2535 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing. i can now fix my turn signal

@luckyc336 2 ай бұрын

Last time i threw away a whole wiring harness and replaced it. Im gonna try this when i get home. Or else try to just replace the one socket

@ElizabethSmith-bu4sy 5 ай бұрын

You are the bomb dude ❤I love you so much ❤️

@blayze2019 Жыл бұрын

Man I've got a rapid turn signal, bulbs aren't burnt connections look good, no fuses are burnt out, and my turn signal and break light stopped working, quite confused rn

@Infamous-cause Жыл бұрын

Check your emergency/blinker relay?

@Magotr1 6 ай бұрын

I had a similar situation but with my motorcycle…. i had just replaced the left turn signal bulb (two filament bulb, not LED) and it started blinking too fast, while all other bulbs were OK. I pulled out the new bulb again, turned it 180 degrees and installed it again. This time it worked just fine! Maybe it was a polarity issue 🤷‍♂️

@HealingHeartsHolistic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video. Learned something new today. Thanks for your help 💛

@xeavor9177 Жыл бұрын

Haven’t tried it yet but your a godsend

@everythingsavailable 10 ай бұрын

Even if this isn’t my problem thank you. I’m trying this on my lunch break soon!

@tongo117 10 ай бұрын

You are welcome.. Good luck..

@TopGrandTour 3 жыл бұрын

My headlight on drivers side will not turn on is their a wiring problem bc the other side works fine and switching them over too the drivers, they lights don’t turn on anymore? But my direction light stops blinking rapidly?

@telosfd 9 ай бұрын

I was sure that would be the problem! Thanks a lot.

@SonalBrito Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, In my case all that was needed was to remove the bulb housing and put it back. Was about to buy the bulb and it started working when I put it together again!

@tongo117 Жыл бұрын

Glad to have helped.. Thanks for reply..

@jayjaybatangfrisco362 Жыл бұрын

This video is a gem

@claudiamendoza7578 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks straight and to the point.

@stevenbolt831 3 жыл бұрын

I dont know if it matters with signal bulbs, but i would also shy away from touching the actual bulb because of oils on your hand. Idont know if thats still a thing, but you can never be to careful

@tongo117 3 жыл бұрын

I think that's just for halogen bulbs cause they burn so hot.. Low wattage signal bulbs much cooler so not an issue.. But yeah, it's easy not to touch bulb during install so better safe than sorry..

@dixxebell 4 жыл бұрын

very good thank you!

@tongo117 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help.. Thanks for reply..

@christopherwilliams3388 2 жыл бұрын

Hoping this is my problem. Thanks for the video

@jennyduke9022 3 ай бұрын

Helped me a lot thank you

@tongo117 3 ай бұрын

You're welcome..

@SpiritLedServant 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Perfect video man!

@armandohinostroza9459 3 жыл бұрын

Avalanche 2003 kept fast-flashing after replacing the bulb. Any idea what to do next?

@robertsimonofsky3959 10 ай бұрын

Thank you…you help me resolve problem

@tongo117 10 ай бұрын

Glad to have helped..

@abelgarcia6992 Жыл бұрын

Great info. Thanks!

@oilymelon 5 күн бұрын

gonna try this for my bulbs. Prolly a stupid question but does wd40 work like anti corrosion?

@tongo117 5 күн бұрын

Some people say yes, some say no.. here's an example of no:www.goldwingfacts.com/threads/never-use-wd-40-for-electrical-connections.366596/

@tommynguyen2612 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video.

@tongo117 2 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome..

@jackierobertson1528 4 ай бұрын

i am having that problem as well but my turn signal light is dim and blinking fast , all bulbs are good and all parts are clean, what else could it be?

@criartoros 4 жыл бұрын

Good video,

@joeyv8465 8 ай бұрын

I see this after I buy bulbs 💀😂 and realize it’s not the bulbs it’s this 💀💀💀

@alexvalenzuela9994 3 жыл бұрын

I have an issue with my civic where the blinker light is illuminated but doesn’t blink need help thanks in advance

@tongo117 3 жыл бұрын

Check your hazard lights.. If they also light up but don't blink your hazard/flasher relay may be bad.. That relay is usually found in the fuse box located in the engine compartment.. Here's more info: www.autoblog.com/2016/01/19/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-hazard-turn-signal-flasher/

@dwaynereuter9629 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jaketnelson 6 ай бұрын

Quite the description

@allentumminello2343 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@tongo117 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help.. Thanks for reply..

@4yp6aH8 Жыл бұрын

What could be the problem if the bulb is sometimes working and sometimes not?

@Requis0-0 2 ай бұрын

I got a dim fast blinking indicator and it’s pissing me off

@KaiYoEatZombiez 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you soooo much 😁😁😁

@tongo117 3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir.. Glad to help..

@devinfernandez2572 Жыл бұрын

What part is the connection .Not the light bulb but the other one. I broke the connection while changing my headlights and now the new lightbulb can’t fit back in. So I need to replace the connection .

@tongo117 Жыл бұрын

I would either take a picture of the part you need and go to a local dealership parts dept or check salvage yards..

@BlueCarloz 2 жыл бұрын

Pls tell me what spray you used

@tongo117 2 жыл бұрын

What I used is no longer available due to Radio Shack going out of business.. Any auto parts store would have electrical contact cleaner such as this: www.amazon.com/CRC-05103-Electronic-Cleaner-11/dp/B000BXOGNI/ref=dp_prsubs_1?pd_rd_i=B000BXOGNI&psc=1

@Slash-is3yu 4 жыл бұрын

What brand and name is that anti corrosive lubricant spray?

@hlcepeda 3 жыл бұрын

Radio Shack spray product. Anti-corrosion/lubricating. CRC brand also makes a similar product.

@RudyG210 2 жыл бұрын

mine is actually weird. The front passenger blinks fast and the back passenger bulb stays on but doesn't blink at all. I changed the relay also.

@ronnelgbm7545 2 жыл бұрын

My taillights running bulb doesn’t work but when it break it still works, is it wiring problems or the bulb itself?

@tongo117 2 жыл бұрын

Bulb shown in video is a dual action 1157 bulb.. Two filaments inside glass and two contacts on bottom (base) of bulb.. If you have the same 1157 bulb one filament could be burned out and one still good.. So yes, your problem could just be the bulb..

@prxy4luvvvtwice845 Жыл бұрын

i put in brand new headlight on driver side an when i used turn signal noticed the arrow itself was moving faster an louder. the headlight doesn’t show any turn light in the front but the rear does, would this be same issue ?

@tongo117 Жыл бұрын

possibly yes, it's likely either the driver's side front turn signal bulb is bad, loose in the socket or there's corrosion at the terminals..

@prxy4luvvvtwice845 Жыл бұрын

@@tongo117 lmao my dad just texted me right now as i was replying to u he was the one that did it lol, he said it probably just doesn’t have the bulb that we can take it from the old one that’s what we had to do for the headlight bulb

@Blorkion64 Жыл бұрын

What the name of that spray? It is like dielectric grease but in a spray can?

@tongo117 Жыл бұрын

This is the spray I used in the video it's made by Radio Shack but difficult to find: www.hobbytown.com/radioshack-6400148-radioshack-control-contact-cleaner-and-lubricant-rsh6400148/p788093.. This spray should work just as well: www.google.com/shopping/product/10890697071685306133?lsf=seller:8175035,store:8635513338877327108,lsfqd:0&prds=oid:14472860652016534060&q=electronics+cleaner&hl=en&ei=yGxCZMD1IfuwkvQP9taEmAw&sts=14&lsft=gclid:CjwKCAjw6IiiBhAOEiwALNqncYqSJnku44TQdTCU5R_uYYYLDJZU5fm8Lkaq8b3F3A1EXmDMu8zsQBoCQ4AQAvD_BwE,gclsrc:aw.ds

@Uchiha 3 жыл бұрын

So I have a Honda dc5 or in America it’s called the Acura rsx, what my one does is that when the key is plugged into the car the passenger side front and rear indicator starts ticking fast without me even turning any indicators on. Any idea what the issue could be?

@tongo117 3 жыл бұрын

A guess but, bad turn signal relay possibly?? Relay would be located in one of your fuse panels.. Most likely the one in the engine compartment..

@222Christina Жыл бұрын

What did you spray I can’t hear volume

@tongo117 Жыл бұрын

The spray I used in the video was made by Radio Shack and is no longer available.. This should work just as well: www.google.com/shopping/product/10890697071685306133?lsf=seller:8175035,store:8635513338877327108,lsfqd:0&prds=oid:14472860652016534060&q=electronics+cleaner&hl=en&ei=yGxCZMD1IfuwkvQP9taEmAw&sts=14&lsft=gclid:CjwKCAjw6IiiBhAOEiwALNqncYqSJnku44TQdTCU5R_uYYYLDJZU5fm8Lkaq8b3F3A1EXmDMu8zsQBoCQ4AQAvD_BwE,gclsrc:aw.ds

@QLFProductions 3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to try this tomorrow. My tail lights do many things. Left turn signal is fine but right does not work with headlights on. Emergency flashers don't work with headlights on. Bulbs are fine. I have six builds (3 on each side). If I remove one of the bulbs I gain a function like the right turn signal with headlights on. Any ideas?

@ApartmentKing66 2 жыл бұрын

What do you mean by "six builds?"

@QLFProductions 2 жыл бұрын

@@ApartmentKing66 what do you mean what do I mean because there’s no shortage of clues here that I’m talking about tail light bulbs.

@tiacapri 2 жыл бұрын

I'm having the same issue where you able to figure out your problem, mine is driving me crazy. TIA

@QLFProductions 2 жыл бұрын

@@tiacapri I changed the whole tail light assembly.

@danielestrada4808 2 жыл бұрын

Did the indicator start blinking at a normal speed? Or still blinking rapid?

@tongo117 2 жыл бұрын

Normal speed after cleaning..

@markmunar8946 3 жыл бұрын

I installed LEDS on my ‘06 civic and now both front and rear signals blinking rapidly. I was told a resistor kit was needed. I didn’t try spraying the contacts in the socket yet but I do have some WD-40 in the shed. Do you think I need a resistor kit or should I just try cleaning and spraying the WD-40?

@tongo117 3 жыл бұрын

The WD40 won't hurt, and I have no experience with LED bulbs, but the little research I did points to the need for resistors.. www.diodedynamics.com/led-resistor-kit-pair.html

@rld1278 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Honda CR-V doing this. I got it used so I don't know if they out in led or not.cam this be fixed by putting in regular bulbs?

@markmunar8946 3 жыл бұрын

@@rld1278 look at the bulb, if it’s an LED then it’ll blink fast because it’s drawing less power from the battery which is telling the car that the bulb’s out. Hence why it blinks fast. LED or not, try changing the bulb and see if it’s blown or not. Hope that helped!

@lolisahenry7518 Жыл бұрын

Front driver blinks back driver nothing..changed bulb..still nothing no light or blink 😣 help please

@officialyungtwizted3858 Жыл бұрын

What's the actual name of the spray and where can I get it?

@tongo117 Жыл бұрын

@niklas6293 3 жыл бұрын

Should this work on a moped too?

@tongo117 3 жыл бұрын

A loose or corroded connection could cause this on any vehicle so yes, this may work on a moped..

@deludedhybridseverywhere5326 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of spray did u use?

@tongo117 3 жыл бұрын

This is what I used but I don't think it's available anymore.. www.radioshack.com/products/radioshack-control-contact-cleaner-and-lubricant

@deludedhybridseverywhere5326 3 жыл бұрын

@@tongo117 thankyou! Will wd40 work?

@tongo117 3 жыл бұрын

@@deludedhybridseverywhere5326 Some people say yes, others say no:forum.allaboutcircuits.com/threads/wd-40-as-contact-cleaner.36407/

@deludedhybridseverywhere5326 3 жыл бұрын

@@tongo117 thankyou

@deludedhybridseverywhere5326 3 жыл бұрын

@@tongo117 thankyou!!!

@devin9880 2 жыл бұрын

You are touching your light bulbs, I thought you were not suposed to sir??

@starcityrc3298 2 жыл бұрын

I just wiggled the wires and it started working

@tongo117 2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes that's all it takes..

@philhazel4810 Жыл бұрын

Huge cat!

@tongo117 Жыл бұрын

Yes.. His name was actually Big Man may he RIP..

@letter1967 Жыл бұрын

Well... that was the bulb. Now tell me what to do when it's not the bulb.

@tongo117 Жыл бұрын

i did not replace the bulb it was good.. connection was bad

@bobcat8439 3 жыл бұрын

Put rust penetration lube on them bolts most bolts are rusted then let it sit a while gently go back a forth on the bolt till it come out

@Slash-is3yu 4 жыл бұрын

Can you use wd40?

@tongo117 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, WD40 would probably work.. What I used in the video was from Radio Shack which has gone out of business..

@christiant.5157 9 ай бұрын

Mine fixed its self lmao

@DMMacaw 3 жыл бұрын

Oh that's why it's doing that. Fuuuuuun.

@Registered_Google_User 8 ай бұрын

Bro don't handle that bulb with your bare hands....

@jasonp364 7 ай бұрын

Don’t handle bulb with bare hands. Skin oil shortens bulb life

@dkrawk8309 4 ай бұрын

Lol. Is that right