The front left turn indicator is out?

ANONYMOUS

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1998 DAIHATSU TERIOS
75,000 MILES

Hi, I have a 1998 automatic 1.3 Terios RHD and the front left indicator is out. I have replaced the bulb but the indicator still does not work. The side and rear indicators both work fine as do wipers and right indicators so the fuse is ok too.

Since the indicators are in series I am guessing a problem with the bulb housing but before I fork out I wanted to know if anybody had any other suggestions?

PS Fairly competent mechanically and with electrics.

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KASEKENNY

MECHANIC
18,907 POSTS

I suspect you are correct, so we need to remove the bulb and inspect the housing connector.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/one-headlight-is-dim-or-dull

What you will most likely find is the connector has corrosion or loose contacts.

If this is the case, then we need to replace the connector.

Here is a video that will show you how to do this the proper way:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxA5wczsCVo

Please run through this info and let me know if you have other questions.

Thanks