Signal Light Problem

Tiny
CANTNOHOW
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  • 1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
On a 1999 Olds Intrigue, the signal lights work somewhat normal. The problem I have is the front driver's side bulb blinks bright and the passenger side bulb blinks dim. I cleaned the ground wires on the front on both sides and also the ground just off the negative cable. Problem is still the same. I blame the turn signal switch but after reading a similar problem another Olds owner had regarding the white wire. I may have the same problem as him. Also I noticed the brighter light in the bulb was on the lower filament and on the dimmer side the upper filament in the bulb was lit. Crossover problem?
Thursday, February 17th, 2011 AT 5:22 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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  • 110,114 POSTS
It sounds like a ground problem. Check BODY ground straps for rust, damage, or being disconnected. As far as the filament, that shounds normal. I realize you cleaned the battery terminal, but the ground for the body is a seperate wire. Check the body grounds.
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Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 AT 6:05 PM

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