Weird Blinker

[Robert]

I have a 2008 Impreza. The left turn signal blinks at a normal rate.
The right turn signal blinks at a very fast rate. All the lights
work. In past cars, if a bulb burned out, then it would cause these
symptoms. Does anybody know what might be wrong and if it would be a
simple repair so as not to have to go through the hassle of taking it
back to the dealer.

 

[Brian]

Since the car would appear to be brand new I would let the dealer fulfill
some warranty obligations and I would want to watch them perform the work to
see what is done. It's my understanding that the new Imprezas are using LED
lighting in the back which would also lead me to believe you have an
electronic flasher unit istead of the older bi-metal types.

Perhaps there is moisture someplace in your signal system that it shouldn't
be?

Perhaps it's a feature and not a flaw - Have you called a dealer yet to ask
what this symptom could point toward?

~Brian

 

[Robert]

Since the car would appear to be brand new I would let the dealer fulfill
some warranty obligations and I would want to watch them perform the work to
see what is done.  It's my understanding that the new Imprezas are usingLED
lighting in the back which would also lead me to believe you have an
electronic flasher unit istead of the older bi-metal types.

Perhaps there is moisture someplace in your signal system that it shouldn't
be?

Perhaps it's a feature and not a flaw - Have you called a dealer yet to ask
what this symptom could point toward?

~Brian






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I took it to the dealer today and the service department was closed.
There was a mechanic there and he quickly diagnosed it as a front
bulb. The front bulb worked but that side was blinking fast. He
opened up the shop especially for me and changed the bulb. That
solved the problem. What good service (Halladay Motors - Cheyenne
WY). I'm going to write the president of the dealership and tell him
how I appreciated the service.

 

[Josh]

I took it to the dealer today and the service department was closed.
There was a mechanic there and he quickly diagnosed it as a front
bulb.  The front bulb worked but that side was blinking fast.  He
opened up the shop especially for me and changed the bulb.  That
solved theproblem.  What good service (Halladay Motors - Cheyenne
WY).  I'm going to write the president of the dealership and tell him
how I appreciated the service.

I have the exact same problem with my front left turn signal.
Initially it was intermittent. I had take it in to get it fixed and
the dealer told me the bulb wasn't secure. Since then it has started
happening again. I have yet to take it in again.