Author Topic: fast blinker problem (Read 3359 times)

ClassicSkril · « **on:** January 17, 2011, 03:37:22 AM »

my e30 has developed the annoying "turbo blinker." typically this occurs when one bulb is going out. I replaced both front and rear bulbs and the problem persists. My next step will be removing the front bumper to check for a pinched or damaged wire. Any thoughts or suggestions? It is my right turn signal that is having this problem.

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B318M42W · « **Reply #1 on:** January 17, 2011, 09:45:30 AM »

try to clean the contact areas for the bulbs. When my front bulb went out, it still blinked because it had 2 elements, but was on the turbo mode too, even with the new bulb.

GL!

DesktopDave · « **Reply #2 on:** January 17, 2011, 11:21:56 AM »

Here's my $0.02...I had a loose cover on my rear bulbs. You know how the rear cover plate with the bulbs in it? Well that round connector that clips into the turn signal harness was a little loose. Some dielectric grease helped a little, but I think I'll be in there to crimp them back together. It only happens when it's very cold or very wet.

Took me forever to track it down. I put the blinker on and then twisted the release knob until the fast blinking went away.

Alternatively, it can be dirty connectors/internally cracked or chafed wire/the wrong wattage bulb. Believe it or not, the wattage can effect the blink rate. But I'm thinking the above solution is where your trouble is.

ClassicSkril · « **Reply #3 on:** January 17, 2011, 03:11:15 PM »

Hey thanks for the suggestions guys I will check into the rear cover and the front wires too

ClassicSkril · « **Reply #4 on:** January 18, 2011, 03:11:20 AM »

ok guys I figured it out and wanted to share my findings. the front bumper blinker harness was loose. I cleaned the connector and noticed that the 2 clips were loose so I snapped them back. These are the clips on the wiring end of the connector that houses the 3 wires.