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    Lightbulb Front turn signal problems

    So recently, I've had a bit of a problem with getting my front left turn signal to work all the time. I installed some DEPO headlights and replaced the turn signal bulbs, sockets, and housings about two year ago at this point. They worked perfectly until a few weeks ago when the front left bulb went out. I bought a replacement bulb and put it in. It worked for a day, but then stopped working the next day. I then spliced on some new terminals since the ones I was using were pretty worn out, and again, it worked for the day, but after letting it sit for a few days, I fired up my car and it didn't work again. Every other turn signal on the car works fine except this one, and it only stops working when I let it sit for a while. Once I open the hood and disconnect and reconnect the terminals, it works fine. Before I do some more digging, has anyone else had this issue before and could give me some pointers in the right direction?
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    Sounds like the relay may be 💩. But it could be bad connection anywhere in the circuit including a side marker or rear bulb as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by spyderg0d View Post
    Sounds like the relay may be . But it could be bad connection anywhere in the circuit including a side marker or rear bulb as well.
    Yeah I'll definitely check the flasher relay, but most guys with bad relays from what I've seen have no clicking noise or green arrow alongside a failing bulb. Maybe it's on its way to doing that soon

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