Question on lighting/ tailights, park lights, etc......

[2000ForrestGrnCatty]

I just changed all the bulbs on my 92 STS that were burned out. They all are working now however, my blinkers flash real fast that suggests a bulb is burnt out, which is not the case. I changed the flasher thinking that would solve it. It didn't. What could be the problem?? Thx.

[carnut]

Blinks fast both sides? Fast blinking is an indication of an open circuit and as you said, usually a burnt out filiment in a bulb, but you could have a poor connection on a bulb socket. You will get the same symtom. So look for a corroded, rusted bulb socket or poor ground to the socket. If the same bulb is used for brake lights as well as turn signals, turn on the 4 way flashers and walk around the car. You will see the inop bulb. Look closely at its socket.

[2000ForrestGrnCatty]

Thx for the quick response Carnut. I will look into it. BTW, it blinks fast both sides. If it is a bad socket, what has to be done to correct it?

[Ranger]

Cut the wires and splice in a new socket.

[2000ForrestGrnCatty]

Thk You Ranger. Would a junkyard be a good candidate for a socket, or order a new one? Kinda new to me.

[carnut]

Junk yard is an old socket. Get a new one. Most auto parts stores have them. Take in the faulty one to match up if you find that its a socket problem.

[Ranger]

http://www.rockauto.com should have them if you can't find them locally.

[2000ForrestGrnCatty]

Thx for the help Ranger. I've got it corrected now with a trip to the salvage yard. All the lights are working as they should.

[carnut]

And what exactly was the problem?

[2000ForrestGrnCatty]

Not trying to be sarcastic carnut, but if you read the first post, it explains it. My blinkers were flashing real fast, due to a corroded socket. Thx.