2002 Volvo S40 Rear Turn Signal
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2002 Volvo S40 Rear Turn Signal
My left rear turn signal flashes very fast which I thought was the bulb. There are 3 bulbs and the middle (larger of the three) is the one that flashes fast. It seems that the bulb alone cannot be replaced unless I am trying to take it out incorrectly. Does the whole rear flasher unit need to be replaced or can the bulb be replaced. If so what am I doing wrong?? Thanks in advance.
#2
if the rear directional bulb is flashing why would it need to be replaced? Did you check the front bulb to make sure its lit? you are correct in that (at least on older cars) the frequency of the flash is based on the resistant each bulb has - so a burned out bulb gives a faster flash. The replacement bulb for the turn signals are in the owners manual - (rears are an 1156 bulb, front are 3457NAs) so it may be that you have some contact issues between the bulb and the socket. Did you try pressing in while turning?
#4
Hey guys....thanks. So the front left turn signal is not flashing. So from what you are saying I assume that the front turn signal bulb is the one that needs to be replaced? And because the left rear is flashing rapidly that needs to be replaced too?
And yes...pressing and turning releases the rear bulb. Thank you.
And yes...pressing and turning releases the rear bulb. Thank you.
#5
I believe you just need to replace the one turn signal bulb. The trick with the turn signal housing is to loosen the Phillips head screw that holds the turn signal housing to the headlight housing. Then very carefully pull the turn signal housing forward as in the direction the car moves when driving. Do not pull sideways. There are two little brittle plastic protrusions that will snap off if you pull sideways. This I discovered the hard way.
#6
I believe you just need to replace the one turn signal bulb. The trick with the turn signal housing is to loosen the Phillips head screw that holds the turn signal housing to the headlight housing. Then very carefully pull the turn signal housing forward as in the direction the car moves when driving. Do not pull sideways. There are two little brittle plastic protrusions that will snap off if you pull sideways. This I discovered the hard way.
Yeah...I can see how you would snap them off. I would have had you not told me to pull the housing outward. Thanks
#8
https://www.carcarekiosk.com/video/2...n_signal_front
you may need to check the side marker bulb as well...
you may need to check the side marker bulb as well...
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