No RH turn signal

[Dave 52804]

So I get into my 1028 yesterday to take a trip. and I notice the RH turn signal doesn't blink. The LH worked fine, so I thought the bulb was just burned out. Went to auto store and got some new bulbs. After moving the battery tray to get to the socket I removed the old bulb and found the problem. There was a little metal prong broken off inside the socket. I assume this is some sort of ground? Well, I tried to put the prong back in, but the signal still won't blink (just stays lit up) and the light goes out completely when the head lights are on. Can you buy a replacement socket? The guy at the auto store suggested going to a junkyard and doing a cut and splice job. I don't know if I can get my hands in there to do that. Any other thoughts here? Thanks!!

 

[Warthog]

It is a bad ground. Only fix is to replace the socket. New or used is your choice.

When you replace it use some butt splices and some shrink tubing to seal the connection.

 

[Dave 52804]

Thanks for the reply Warthog. Is this job best done from inside the hood, or can I remove the light frame and the lens assembly and do from the front of the grill?

 

[Warthog]

You will either have to pull the front battery tray or remove the grill assembly. Neither one is hard, just time consuming.

 

[WARWAG]

Pull the grille assembly. Very easy and no battery to remove. Once you have the new one in fill the plug with Dielectric grease to keep moisture out. (plug as in the electrical connection for the wires not the bulb socket)

 

[Warthog]

Pull the grille assembly. Very easy and no battery to remove. Once you have the new one in fill the plug with Dielectric grease to keep moisture out. (plug as in the electrical connection for the wires not the bulb socket)

But if he removes the battery, he will hopefully clean the battery connections and make sure everything is tight.....

 

[epitts]

I had the same problem, replaced socket from the front. Good to go now.

 

[Dave 52804]

Got it fixed! Got the replacement plug from Autozone. Went in from the grill, the plug looks a little cheap (China) but everything works as it should. Thx for the help guys!