Left blinker stopped working tonight
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Ok, guys, it looks like there's a small crack at the top of the enclosure, and it was filled a good bit with water. The water corroded the bulb terminal, so of course it didn't work. I also learned the bulbs should have been orange. They were white, so I replaced both sides for fun. Any EASY way I can prevent the water from filling it up again? I was thinking I could probably put a piece of duct tape on top by reaching my hand through the flap, but I'm not sure how long term that would be. I'm also glad GM designed this car much better than my old '95 LT1. That flap is a freaking awesome thing to have. lol.
you might also take a look inside the bulb socket and check for any corrosion or water. this seems to be a common problem with these cars. if there is evidence of water intrusion, check the blinker housing for cracks or holes that would let water in. i've seen this a few times and twice with my car in particular. you can get the bulb at autozone no problem. if the blinker housing is damaged you can pick it up online at rockauto.com, or autopartswarehouse.com for $30-40.
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you might also take a look inside the bulb socket and check for any corrosion or water. this seems to be a common problem with these cars. if there is evidence of water intrusion, check the blinker housing for cracks or holes that would let water in. i've seen this a few times and twice with my car in particular. you can get the bulb at autozone no problem. if the blinker housing is damaged you can pick it up online at rockauto.com, or autopartswarehouse.com for $30-40.
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You can do it from the flap on the bottom there are two I belive 8MM or smaller screws that hold the housing down from the top part of it. You'll be working blind this way though and have to feel it out. The way I did mine was take out the black plastic cover for the headlights and reach between the bumper and the headlights with a small wrench and get it that way. I have bigger hands and arms so it is possible I'll get a pic if i can.
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you might also take a look inside the bulb socket and check for any corrosion or water. this seems to be a common problem with these cars. if there is evidence of water intrusion, check the blinker housing for cracks or holes that would let water in. i've seen this a few times and twice with my car in particular. you can get the bulb at autozone no problem. if the blinker housing is damaged you can pick it up online at rockauto.com, or autopartswarehouse.com for $30-40.
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I had sort of the same problem as you. I replaced the front left bulb & its been problem free for about 5 months. Those bullbs are a pita to remove. I went through the existing passage underneath the lamp housing. Try ebay. They are like $30.
if theres water in the socket you'll need to replace it and splice in a new one, not hard just make sure you know which wire goes where, and put alot of dielectric grease in the socket, that'll help keep moisture out.
