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    Why do GM turn signals suck!?

    Is there anywhy to speed up the blinking on the turn signals???

    It's the normal tick.....tock.....tick....tock currently...

    I'd rather it be tick..tock..tick..tock

    Oh, I also notice that my right signal blinks slower than my left...I replaced the bulb, but can't find the flasher moduale...is it in the dash cuz I can hear something click when the flasher comes on or off...

    I just don't like the slowness...makes me feel like I'm driving a crapper...It's not my voltage if you guys are suggesting that...voltage is fine.

    Any suggestions on speeding it up???

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    Yea get a relay type flasher. They are more consistent than the standard thermal flasher. They also won't change the flashing rate if a bulb go out or if you add more like with a trailer. You can also go to the LED bulbs if you use an electronic flasher.
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    • #3
      nitty nitty pickie pickie.............



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      • #4
        Originally posted by wolfman
        nitty nitty pickie pickie.............


        you beat me to the punch there.
        Tracy
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        • #5
          Two cures:

          1. don't use turn signals, keep everyone guessing.

          2. check the blinker fluid, must be low, but is expensive.

          The Old Guy! '94 z-28, m-6, t-tops, go-fast red, 316k. Now with '96 engine w/ Lt-4 hot cam, roller rockers, heavy duty timing chain, and Spec stage 2 clutch.

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          • #6
            I agree with pete, turnsignals are for wimps! At least, that's what everyone around here must think, because no one uses them!
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            • #7
              I've gotten to the age where I'm no longer required to use them per Florida State law.
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              • #8
                i dont use them simply because im either going slower then traffic..or the stereo is so loud all the people are already angerly pointing fingers at me

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                • #9
                  The signal blinking slower is probably due to the ground. I've had problems with 3 of the 4 in the tail lights. Right where the ground plugs into the connector holding the bulb goes bad. Its a PITA to find the problem when it finally goes bad enough to make them not blink at all. I've kinda always wondered why I haven't seen more posts on here about this as often as its happened on my car I was starting to think it was just a common f-body problem.
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by 94 formula
                    The signal blinking slower is probably due to the ground. I've had problems with 3 of the 4 in the tail lights. Right where the ground plugs into the connector holding the bulb goes bad. Its a PITA to find the problem when it finally goes bad enough to make them not blink at all. I've kinda always wondered why I haven't seen more posts on here about this as often as its happened on my car I was starting to think it was just a common f-body problem.
                    He's right. Bad grounds cause all kinds of wierd electrical problems with voltage getting lost to the back side of the car or truck bed - it makes the tail & brake lights behave strange. Also, sockets can go bad and cause the same types of problems. If you can't establish a good ground thru the frame, run a big wire back there and fasten it with a star washer to a bare spot of metal.

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