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GreyhoundBeetleC2A
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 23, 2025 2:02 pm    Post subject: Turn signal "faster" than the opposite?? Reply with quote

Afternoon,
I just replaced both my rear turn/reverse/brake light assemblies. Everythign went in fine, wired up nice and neat.
I took it out for a drive, and the RIGHT blinker is MUCH faster than the left, almost twice as fast (I hope this makes sense).
Brake, tail and reverse lights work just fine, it's just the blinker is much faster.
Did I do something wrong in wiring?

Thanks
Tom
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 23, 2025 2:28 pm    Post subject: Re: Turn signal "faster" than the opposite?? Reply with quote

You didn't specify whether the assemblies were new or used. Check for one of the bulbs you replaced making bad contact with the socket. A socket may be corroded. Also make sure all of your replacement bulbs are the same types that are specified.
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 23, 2025 2:32 pm    Post subject: Re: Turn signal "faster" than the opposite?? Reply with quote

You didn’t say what kind of vehicle you’re working on. But check (or add) grounds. Also, sometimes wiggling the bulbs a bit can create a better connection if they are a little loose to help narrow down the problematic light.
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 23, 2025 2:43 pm    Post subject: Re: Turn signal "faster" than the opposite?? Reply with quote

This is a design feature that blinks fast to alert you that a bulb is burned out. Check bulb and wiring leading to it, and possibly grounds at the light assembly.
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 23, 2025 5:00 pm    Post subject: Re: Turn signal "faster" than the opposite?? Reply with quote

It sounds like you may have installed an assembly with LED bulbs. Of course, check and see that everything comes on as it should. If it all works you should be able to pick it out. LED bulbs don't draw enough current for a mechanical flasher. For LED lights you need an electronic flasher. It'll work with both styles of bulbs. Let us know what you find.
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