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Old 01-13-2003, 01:09 PM
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bulb indicator stays on??

I can't get my bulb indicator light off. I recently changed the front halogens. Could there be a problem with a mis-match set of lamps? Got them at Kragen Auto parts. Checked all bulbs, all are ok, except a lower door light. I don't think that is on the same circuit however.

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Old 01-13-2003, 01:18 PM
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Even if the light that illuminates your trunk when open can cause that light to stay on. Check all your bulbs carefully. Tag lights to.
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Old 01-13-2003, 02:20 PM
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I had the same thing happen when I changed one front bulb. The problem was that the connector to the bulb was not set in properly. I wiggled it around while the bulb was on (not recommended by the way) and the indicator went out. Then it came on again after sitting over night. I got fed up and bent the bulb prongs slightly so that they would make a tighter fit with the connector and I have had no problems since.

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Old 01-13-2003, 06:30 PM
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Make sure all the light in the same circuit (EG: Righ/left parking light) (right left parking light) etc are of the same wattage.
The ''burnt light'' indicator is activated by a difference in watts between right and left. A bad contact on one light is enough to trigger the system.
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Old 01-13-2003, 08:21 PM
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Dave,
Exactly WHEN does the bulb-out light come on? The logic of the circuit is that the light first comes on when you first energize the circuit with the bad bulb. That really helps narrow down the problem. For example, if the light comes on only after you step on the brake, you know the problem is in the brake light circuit.
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Old 01-13-2003, 10:36 PM
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the wattage for each bulb is stamped close to it or in your manual.
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Old 01-14-2003, 08:28 PM
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see other string

Folks,

There is another active sting on this as well. I just found a license plate bulb out and that fixed my indicator. Other hints have included trunk lights as well.

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Old 01-14-2003, 08:38 PM
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Bulb out indicator

The front headlights must be matched. The bulb out indicator senses an imbalance in the left and right circuits. Even if the same brand replacement bulb is used, there can be a current imbalace. I believe changing both headlights will solve the problem.

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