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    Turn Signal/Headlight Issue

    I'm having an intermittent issue with my driver side turn signal/headlight. Yesterday I got in my car and the headlight-light was illuminated on the dash. Which means either my turn signal OR headlight is not working. Checked my headlight, it was on, but the blinker was not blinking.. This morning I get in the car heading to work and no dash light. Both, Headlight and Turn signal are working. I left for lunch an hour ago, and light is back on.. headlight is working, turn signal is not...!

    Its only the driver side front that is having issue. The rear signal blinks fast, but it works. Its only the driver side front that malfunctions.

    Any help or input appreciated.

    For reference, its 03 325CI
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    Not to sound dumb, but have you tried a new bulb yet?

    Also check the contact on the bulb socket to see if they are corroded or damaged. Also some bulbs are low quality and will not make a proper connection, so stick with philips or similar quality bulbs.
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    I dont think the bulb is the culprit. Because the headlight AND turn signal are being affected.

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    Well they both share the same ground, so it has to be in the LCM that is causing the problem.
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