Turn signal blinking fast

Tiny
SPENCENVICKIE
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  • 2015 KIA SOUL
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 35,000 MILES
My turn signal was blinking fast so I knew I had a burned out bulb. The front turn signal bulb went out, so I replaced both front and rear turn signal bulbs at the same time. However, the blinker is still blinking fast. Both signals are working, but blinking fast and only on that side. Any suggestions?
Friday, December 18th, 2020 AT 12:05 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Are all of the lights lighting up when it flashes fast? Are you sure the correct bulb was used? Also, do you have signal lights on the exterior mirrors? Also, I believe there is a side indicator light as well.

The idea that it is flashing fast is an indicator of an open circuit (meaning a bulb is bad).

Let me know about the mirrors. If you have to replace one of them as well, here are the directions. The side signal lamp is included as well.

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2015 Kia Soul L4-1.6L
Turn Signal Lamp
Vehicle Lighting and Horns Turn Signals Turn Signal Lamp Service and Repair Removal and Replacement Turn Signal Lamp
TURN SIGNAL LAMP
SOUL(PS) 2015 G 1.6 GDI Body Electrical System

Removal

Door Mirror Turn Signal Lamp

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. Remove the mirror holder (A) from the outside mirror assembly.

Pic 1

3. Remove the door mirror cover (A).

Pic 2

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the fixing clip

4. Loosen the mirror turn signal lamp mounting screw (A).

Pic 3

5. Remove the door mirror turn signal lamp (B) after disconnecting the connector (A).

Pic 4

Side Repeater Lamp

1. Remove the side repeater lamp (A) from the fender.

Pic 5

2. Disconnect the connector (A) from the side repeater lamp.

Pic 6

3. Remove the bulb (A) from the side repeater lamp.

Pic 7

Installation

Door Mirror Turn Signal Lamp

1. Install the door mirror turn signal lamp.

2. Install the door mirror cover.

3. Install the door mirror.

4. Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.

Side Repeater Lamp

1. Connect the connector and install the side repeater lamp.

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Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
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Friday, December 18th, 2020 AT 8:28 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for the info. I double checked all the bulbs this morning and tested the front turn signal bulb and, sure enough, one of the two filaments was shot. Not sure how, since that was a new bulb and I don't really think of a new bulb blowing a filament, but I replaced it again and it's all good.
Thanks for the help. Have a great holiday season.

Mele Kalikimaka and Hau'oli Makahiki Hou! (Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in Hawaiian)
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Sunday, December 20th, 2020 AT 11:11 AM
Tiny
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Hi,

I'm glad you got it fixed. Honestly, you would be surprised how many bulbs are bad when purchased. LOL Anything to make things just a little more difficult.

If you are in Hawaii, I envy you. It's 20° here in non-sunny Pennsylvania.

Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo, which is Merry Christmas and Happy new year in Italian, where my family is from. And although I can't pronounce what you wrote, it looks like it would sound really nice.

Take care of yourself. Please feel free to come back anytime in the future if you need help or have questions. You are always welcome.

Joe
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Sunday, December 20th, 2020 AT 9:30 PM

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