1999 Dodge Dakota Erratic turn signal performance

110,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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KATSUP
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The turn signal(s) perform erratically. Often times, they flash very quickly and other times they perform normally. All bulbs are still lit, front and back. Can you give me some guidance as to what I'm looking at here? Thank you.
Aug 25, 2009 at 4:55 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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i need you to check something. The front signal lights have two bulbs in the lens. What I have found is that either the sockets corrode or get lose. The part that gets confusing is that it appears that the light is working because you will still have one in the lens that flashes rapidly, but the other one isn't working and causes the signals to flash quickly just like there is a burnt out bulb.

When it happens, remove the front lens that has the problem. There is only one screw that holds it in. Once it is out, remove the sockets. THere are two. I feel confident that one of them will not be working. Wiggle it around because chances are the bulb is fine but not making good contact. That is why it only happens on and off.

Let me know if this helps you.
Joe
Sep 9, 2009 at 3:29 PM
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