Help: Right turn signal flashing twice as fast...

Silver04DE · 09-07-2004, 09:12 AM

Hey guys, I just completed the 04' Headlight mod removing the orange reflector lenses this weekend. i replaced the clear turn signal bulbs with the 7440 Titan bulbs by APC, silver that flash amber, ordered online. They appeared to be working correctly right after the mod. Now, a few days later, I noticed that the right turn signal is flashing atleast twice as fast as it should normally. The left blinker functions normally, and the hazards flash together normally as well. I tried a search, found some similar threads, but not quite an answer to the fix. Can someone please help? Thanks
Jon

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sixpack subaru · 09-07-2004, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Silver04DE

Hey guys, I just completed the 04' Headlight mod removing the orange reflector lenses this weekend. i replaced the clear turn signal bulbs with the 7440 Titan bulbs by APC, silver that flash amber, ordered online. They appeared to be working correctly right after the mod. Now, a few days later, I noticed that the right turn signal is flashing atleast twice as fast as it should normally. The left blinker functions normally, and the hazards flash together normally as well. I tried a search, found some similar threads, but not quite an answer to the fix. Can someone please help? Thanks
Jon

Hey,
Check your globes......if one has blown, the 'flasher can' will flash quicker..

Cheers,

Sixpack Subaru

Silver04DE · 09-07-2004, 10:43 AM

thanks for the reply. "globe" , is the same as bulb? Pretty sure nothing has blown, but i'll check today. I took my time, and special care to handle the bulbs with a fresh new clean pair of rubber gloves. I admit I know zero about the electrical aspect of my car. I'll check back here. Anyone else?

skyhawk · 09-07-2004, 10:48 AM

Yes, sixpack subaru is referring to the bulbs. If one is blown, that side will blink twice as fast. Also make sure the connector is locked on the bulb good and not loose.

chrisdeaner · 09-07-2004, 12:42 PM

Ditto, that is almost always the problem. check all the bulbs on that side of the car (Front turn, side marker, rear turn) More than likely one blew...
-Chris

Silver04DE · 09-07-2004, 04:38 PM

Well, you guys were right... Damn this sucks. I wonder what caused the new turn signal bulb to blow? I assumed that it was identical wattage because so many members in the Sticky 04 headlight mod thread had used and recommended them. Honestly though, I can't even check because i threw
the package away. This is where i purchased them:

7440's

Anyone know for a fact that they are compatible or not? Should I seek an identical replacement? or should I order 2 totally different bulbs? Such a pain, because none of my local stores have them, and takes about a week to order and receive them in the mail. Suggestions??
thanks
Jon

Ironlung · 09-07-2004, 04:53 PM

You probably just got a bad bulb, or maybe you touched the glass while putting in
Give the company a call, maybe they can just send you a replacement

Jeff

skyhawk · 09-08-2004, 10:45 AM

I guess you wish you would have bought spares, I know you didn't expect them to last forever. Shouldn't have cost that much to not buy spares and you had to pay shipping anyway.
Sorry about your little problem.

chrisdeaner · 09-08-2004, 02:38 PM

I'd call the place you got them and say you "know" you didn't touch the glass so it must've been a bad bulb...maybe they'll hook you up?
-Chris

Silver04DE · 09-08-2004, 05:14 PM

Well, actually Skyhawk, now I'm glad I hadn't ordered any extras of these particular bulbs. I'm pretty certain that the quality of these APC bulbs is not the greatest. After following the advice of some who posted above, and a response in the actual "sticky: 04 headlight mod" thread, I removed the malfunctioning bulb (again carefully not to touch any glass) and looked it over. The bulb seemed to be in perfect condition. I reinserted into the connector, and made sure it was firmly secure. I tried the signal again, and to my surprise it was working!!.... however only temporarily unfortunately. I went to check all the front lights, right turn, left turn, hazards... and once again from inside the dash the blinkers were flashing quickly and neither bulb was lighting up .. now on either side!! Now as i stated before, I'm certianly not an electrician, but I did take my time , and was careful to follow Skivvie's step by step guide to perfection. I will certainly contact cardomain/sounddomain.com , but don't really expect them to be of much help.

skyhawk · 09-09-2004, 09:06 AM

Sorry to hear that and thanks for the info on the quality.

09-07-2004, 09:12 AM	#1
Silver04DE Scooby Newbie Member#: 57106 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Port Jeff Stn., NY Long Island Vehicle: 2004 WRX Sedan(sold) VF39, Protune	Help: Right turn signal flashing twice as fast... Hey guys, I just completed the 04' Headlight mod removing the orange reflector lenses this weekend. i replaced the clear turn signal bulbs with the 7440 Titan bulbs by APC, silver that flash amber, ordered online. They appeared to be working correctly right after the mod. Now, a few days later, I noticed that the right turn signal is flashing atleast twice as fast as it should normally. The left blinker functions normally, and the hazards flash together normally as well. I tried a search, found some similar threads, but not quite an answer to the fix. Can someone please help? Thanks Jon * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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09-07-2004, 10:43 AM	#3
Silver04DE Scooby Newbie Member#: 57106 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Port Jeff Stn., NY Long Island Vehicle: 2004 WRX Sedan(sold) VF39, Protune	thanks for the reply. "globe" , is the same as bulb? Pretty sure nothing has blown, but i'll check today. I took my time, and special care to handle the bulbs with a fresh new clean pair of rubber gloves. I admit I know zero about the electrical aspect of my car. I'll check back here. Anyone else?

09-07-2004, 10:48 AM	#4
skyhawk Scooby Specialist Member#: 36255 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Meridian Mississippi Vehicle: 04 WRB WRX Drive 2 Work,Work 2 Drive	Yes, sixpack subaru is referring to the bulbs. If one is blown, that side will blink twice as fast. Also make sure the connector is locked on the bulb good and not loose.

09-07-2004, 12:42 PM	#5
chrisdeaner Scooby Specialist Member#: 24625 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: San Rafael, CA	Ditto, that is almost always the problem. check all the bulbs on that side of the car (Front turn, side marker, rear turn) More than likely one blew... -Chris

09-07-2004, 04:38 PM	#6
Silver04DE Scooby Newbie Member#: 57106 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Port Jeff Stn., NY Long Island Vehicle: 2004 WRX Sedan(sold) VF39, Protune	Well, you guys were right... Damn this sucks. I wonder what caused the new turn signal bulb to blow? I assumed that it was identical wattage because so many members in the Sticky 04 headlight mod thread had used and recommended them. Honestly though, I can't even check because i threw the package away. This is where i purchased them: 7440's Anyone know for a fact that they are compatible or not? Should I seek an identical replacement? or should I order 2 totally different bulbs? Such a pain, because none of my local stores have them, and takes about a week to order and receive them in the mail. Suggestions?? thanks Jon

09-07-2004, 04:53 PM	#7
Ironlung Scooby Newbie Member#: 52121 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Centreville Vehicle: 2004 WRX WRB	You probably just got a bad bulb, or maybe you touched the glass while putting in Give the company a call, maybe they can just send you a replacement Jeff

09-08-2004, 10:45 AM	#8
skyhawk Scooby Specialist Member#: 36255 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Meridian Mississippi Vehicle: 04 WRB WRX Drive 2 Work,Work 2 Drive	I guess you wish you would have bought spares, I know you didn't expect them to last forever. Shouldn't have cost that much to not buy spares and you had to pay shipping anyway. Sorry about your little problem.

09-08-2004, 02:38 PM	#9
chrisdeaner Scooby Specialist Member#: 24625 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: San Rafael, CA	I'd call the place you got them and say you "know" you didn't touch the glass so it must've been a bad bulb...maybe they'll hook you up? -Chris

09-08-2004, 05:14 PM	#10
Silver04DE Scooby Newbie Member#: 57106 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Port Jeff Stn., NY Long Island Vehicle: 2004 WRX Sedan(sold) VF39, Protune	Well, actually Skyhawk, now I'm glad I hadn't ordered any extras of these particular bulbs. I'm pretty certain that the quality of these APC bulbs is not the greatest. After following the advice of some who posted above, and a response in the actual "sticky: 04 headlight mod" thread, I removed the malfunctioning bulb (again carefully not to touch any glass) and looked it over. The bulb seemed to be in perfect condition. I reinserted into the connector, and made sure it was firmly secure. I tried the signal again, and to my surprise it was working!!.... however only temporarily unfortunately. I went to check all the front lights, right turn, left turn, hazards... and once again from inside the dash the blinkers were flashing quickly and neither bulb was lighting up .. now on either side!! Now as i stated before, I'm certianly not an electrician, but I did take my time , and was careful to follow Skivvie's step by step guide to perfection. I will certainly contact cardomain/sounddomain.com , but don't really expect them to be of much help.

09-09-2004, 09:06 AM	#11
skyhawk Scooby Specialist Member#: 36255 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Meridian Mississippi Vehicle: 04 WRB WRX Drive 2 Work,Work 2 Drive	Sorry to hear that and thanks for the info on the quality.