my directional signals are acting funny?

Question

What does it mean when you have a directional signal that flashes rapidly? Does it mean that you need a directional signal bulb?

Answer 1

When you lose a signal bulb it usually won't flash...it will just stay solid. But it could be telling you that it is about to burn out...depending on the type of car it is.


The best place to start is by turning emergency flashers on and walking around the car...see what they are all doing. If one is flashing very quickly or not at all...replace it. And it is always better to do both front or both rear bulbs at the same time instead of just 1.

Answer 2

Usually that means that a bulb in either the front or back has burned out and needs to be replaced.

Park your car while it's running, turn on the left turn signal, then get out and check both the front and back lights. Also check if your car has side lights in addition to front lights... some imports have this. Then do the same thing for the right signals. Chances are that you've lost a bulb. If that's not the case, the capacitor or relay that handles the blinking frequency may have gotten damaged, but that is far less likely.

Replacement is fairly easy on most cars. Most parts places like Advance and Auto Zone will help out if you ask.

Answer 3

A burnt bulb will cause the remaining bulb to flash rapidly. It the bulbs are good, then clean the contacts in the socket and on the bulb. Trust me, I know these things.

Answer 4

You need to get the signals check out. It could be a fuse, but it could not be. You don't want to get into an accident because they don't work right.