2011 WRX right signal light flashing too fast. Help!

xabre1200 · 02-01-2011, 03:19 PM

Alright so today I was driving along on the freeway and signaled right to change lanes and noticed that the blinker was flashing way too fast. I thought maybe the light had burned out which was highly unlikely since the car is less than 3 months old. After I parked I checked my lights and they were all working but the right blinker was still flashing twice as fast as the left one. When the hazard button is pressed all the lights flash at the same speed.

I did hit a pretty big bump today but I've hit worse. Could that have caused my lights to go crazy?

PS: I do have hella supertone horns installed but they've been on for about a month and never had any problems with them. I also have a kartboy shortshifter which I have no idea how it could have affected my lights, but I'm worried the Subaru guys might use that as an excuse to fix my light.

Anyways if you guys know a quick fix please let me know.

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dsmtweaker · 02-01-2011, 03:21 PM

This is a known issue on the 2011 models. Sometimes it goes away on its own, sometimes it doesn't.

Either way, take it to the dealer, and they will fix it. Thats what warranties are for.

dsmtweaker · 02-01-2011, 03:21 PM

This is a known issue on the 2011 models. Sometimes it goes away on its own, sometimes it doesn't.

Either way, take it to the dealer, and they will fix it. Thats what warranties are for.

xabre1200 · 02-01-2011, 03:23 PM

Yeah I'll take it to the dealer. Should I remove my hella supertone horns first though?

Uncle Scotty · 02-01-2011, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xabre1200

Yeah I'll take it to the dealer. Should I remove my hella supertone horns first though?

no....

****...you could likely figure it out yourself and save the going to the dealer hassle

I would...try anyway

xabre1200 · 02-01-2011, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Scotty

no....

****...you could likely figure it out yourself and save the going to the dealer hassle

I would...try anyway

Any advice on how to do this?

Uncle Scotty · 02-01-2011, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xabre1200

Any advice on how to do this?

search and find and READ all the OTHER threads on just this issue

and do what they did

djoye · 02-01-2011, 03:50 PM

Sometimes if the blinker is blinking fast then there's an electrical issue with the lights. Some vehicles' get fast blinker if there's a burned-out bulb along the line. For a newer vehicle I'd assume something is loose with the bulb connections.

Uncle Scotty · 02-01-2011, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djoye

Sometimes if the blinker is blinking fast then there's an electrical issue with the lights. Some vehicles' get fast blinker if there's a burned-out bulb along the line. For a newer vehicle I'd assume something is loose with the bulb connections.

stop assuming

THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE ALREADY AND THE FIX IS ALREADY KNOWN

FlyingMoose · 02-01-2011, 03:54 PM

Had this same problem on my 2010. Fixed itself within a week.

xabre1200 · 02-01-2011, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Scotty

stop assuming

THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE ALREADY AND THE FIX IS ALREADY KNOWN

Will you please link us to the fix

Wrencher86 · 02-01-2011, 04:04 PM

Reposition the wiring harness going to the bulb. This happened on my 2010. When you go to change the bulb you will notice that the harness is at an awkward angle. Just straighten it out a little. I believe that is what the TSB tells you to do. But like Scotty said, there are a lot of other threads on this that likely have the official TSB repair listed. Do a search. Should pop right up.

F3nris · 02-01-2011, 04:52 PM

My 2011 does the same thing, I have the same mods, but the issue started before i had them.

I just get out, and tap the light housing, and its all better. If you get out and look while its doing it, the bulb will be flashing weakly in the front.

xabre1200 · 02-01-2011, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F3nris

My 2011 does the same thing, I have the same mods, but the issue started before i had them.

I just get out, and tap the light housing, and its all better. If you get out and look while its doing it, the bulb will be flashing weakly in the front.

Maybe I'm searching wrong but I still cannot find any other threads with people posting fixes for the problem.

Haha, I don't want to keep tapping the housing. Scared it might break if I do it too often.

scotheocelot · 02-01-2011, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F3nris

My 2011 does the same thing, I have the same mods, but the issue started before i had them.

I just get out, and tap the light housing, and its all better. If you get out and look while its doing it, the bulb will be flashing weakly in the front.

Thats also what I have noticed too. I gonig to check all my bulb connections but I havent done anything at this point. Strange.

I think it may be in the relay or the switch itself. If the switch doesnt make pure contact then it will act almost as a short. Has anyone paid attention to how you pull down on the turn signal stalk?

Uncle Scotty · 02-01-2011, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xabre1200

Will you please link us to the fix

will YOU please find it and READ it???

ya want charmin or white cloud

xabre1200 · 02-01-2011, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Scotty

will YOU please find it and READ it???

ya want charmin or white cloud

What the hell... I already said I did a search and could not find it. Stop being such an ass and help out.

Gr33nway · 02-01-2011, 11:15 PM

I've noticed this on my 2011 WRX, no mods, hatchback. It seems after a few seconds it goes away and I can't reproduce it, then it comes back. Maybe someone will link some documentarion, or just keep being arse holes and claim you haven't searched :-/

xabre1200 · 02-01-2011, 11:23 PM

"Before replacing a head-lamp assembly for a Customer concern of a turn
signal that blinks too fast, check the wiring as it enters the turn signal bulb
socket. There may be too much tension on the wires that could be causing a
poor connection. Slightly re-routing the wire harness to alleviate the tension should remedy the condition. "

Wrencher86 · 02-01-2011, 11:36 PM

I believe I said that earlier.

Also:

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...ht=turn+signal

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...rn+signal+fast

It took me about 3 minutes to find these. And I suck balls at searching.

narstune · 02-01-2011, 11:38 PM

I just got this fixed today. It's just the connection on the harness that's loose. Re-seat the bulb and that should fix the problem.

spintheground · 02-01-2011, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xabre1200

What the hell... I already said I did a search and could not find it. Stop being such an ass and help out.

Search:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rls=com.microsoft%3A*&q=2011+wrx+blinker+issue+fix&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=

First result:
http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/genera...-signal-2.html

Read that two page thread; try what other people tried; see what works for you. Use your problem solving skills to work out a solution with the given information.

If you were hungry and found an orange, would you post a thread asking how to peel it?

WRrexu · 02-02-2011, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Scotty

ya want charmin or white cloud

PlasticFoamMan · 02-02-2011, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xabre1200

What the hell... I already said I did a search and could not find it. Stop being such an ass and help out.

Scotty and anyone else here are NOT here to spoon-feed you because of laziness so don't act entitled.

All I had to to was search "2011 blinker issue" on Google and guess what? STi fast blinker was the FIRST result in Google. I didn't even search specifically, I bet you could find an answer in five seconds with a thought out couple of words.

imprezed2011wrx · 02-02-2011, 10:51 AM

Same thing happen to my mine took it to the dealer and they fixed for free. Its kinda like a recall when you take it in tell the tech to look in the january tech notes it will be on there. They had to take my bumper off they said to re-route some wires. All I know now it is fixed and has done it again yet.

02-01-2011, 03:19 PM	#1
xabre1200 Scooby Specialist Member#: 259591 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Francisco, California Vehicle: 2011 WRX sedan WR Blue	2011 WRX right signal light flashing too fast. Help! Alright so today I was driving along on the freeway and signaled right to change lanes and noticed that the blinker was flashing way too fast. I thought maybe the light had burned out which was highly unlikely since the car is less than 3 months old. After I parked I checked my lights and they were all working but the right blinker was still flashing twice as fast as the left one. When the hazard button is pressed all the lights flash at the same speed. I did hit a pretty big bump today but I've hit worse. Could that have caused my lights to go crazy? PS: I do have hella supertone horns installed but they've been on for about a month and never had any problems with them. I also have a kartboy shortshifter which I have no idea how it could have affected my lights, but I'm worried the Subaru guys might use that as an excuse to fix my light. Anyways if you guys know a quick fix please let me know. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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02-01-2011, 03:21 PM	#2
dsmtweaker Scooby Specialist Member#: 265405 Join Date: Nov 2010 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Traverse City Michigan Vehicle: 2013 Audi Black	This is a known issue on the 2011 models. Sometimes it goes away on its own, sometimes it doesn't. Either way, take it to the dealer, and they will fix it. Thats what warranties are for.

02-01-2011, 03:23 PM	#4
xabre1200 Scooby Specialist Member#: 259591 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Francisco, California Vehicle: 2011 WRX sedan WR Blue	Yeah I'll take it to the dealer. Should I remove my hella supertone horns first though?

02-01-2011, 03:50 PM	#8
djoye Scooby Specialist Member#: 50072 Join Date: Dec 2003 Chapter/Region: South East Location: TN Vehicle: 2017 STI Blue	Sometimes if the blinker is blinking fast then there's an electrical issue with the lights. Some vehicles' get fast blinker if there's a burned-out bulb along the line. For a newer vehicle I'd assume something is loose with the bulb connections.

02-01-2011, 03:54 PM	#10
FlyingMoose Scooby Newbie Member#: 255274 Join Date: Aug 2010 Chapter/Region: W. Canada Location: BC, Canada Vehicle: 13 WRX WRB	Had this same problem on my 2010. Fixed itself within a week.

02-01-2011, 04:04 PM	#12
Wrencher86 Scooby Newbie Member#: 250463 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Evanston, Il Vehicle: 2010 Impreza 2.5i Silver	Reposition the wiring harness going to the bulb. This happened on my 2010. When you go to change the bulb you will notice that the harness is at an awkward angle. Just straighten it out a little. I believe that is what the TSB tells you to do. But like Scotty said, there are a lot of other threads on this that likely have the official TSB repair listed. Do a search. Should pop right up.

02-01-2011, 04:52 PM	#13
F3nris Scooby Newbie Member#: 262657 Join Date: Nov 2010 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Tucson AZ Vehicle: 2016 WRX Prem Lapis Blue Pearl	My 2011 does the same thing, I have the same mods, but the issue started before i had them. I just get out, and tap the light housing, and its all better. If you get out and look while its doing it, the bulb will be flashing weakly in the front.

02-01-2011, 11:15 PM	#18
Gr33nway Scooby Newbie Member#: 263546 Join Date: Nov 2010	I've noticed this on my 2011 WRX, no mods, hatchback. It seems after a few seconds it goes away and I can't reproduce it, then it comes back. Maybe someone will link some documentarion, or just keep being arse holes and claim you haven't searched :-/

02-01-2011, 11:23 PM	#19
xabre1200 Scooby Specialist Member#: 259591 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Francisco, California Vehicle: 2011 WRX sedan WR Blue	"Before replacing a head-lamp assembly for a Customer concern of a turn signal that blinks too fast, check the wiring as it enters the turn signal bulb socket. There may be too much tension on the wires that could be causing a poor connection. Slightly re-routing the wire harness to alleviate the tension should remedy the condition. "

02-01-2011, 11:36 PM	#20
Wrencher86 Scooby Newbie Member#: 250463 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Evanston, Il Vehicle: 2010 Impreza 2.5i Silver	I believe I said that earlier. Also: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...ht=turn+signal http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...rn+signal+fast It took me about 3 minutes to find these. And I suck balls at searching.

02-01-2011, 11:38 PM	#21
narstune Scooby Newbie Member#: 267405 Join Date: Dec 2010 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: San Francisco, CA Vehicle: '11 WRX Hatch SWP	I just got this fixed today. It's just the connection on the harness that's loose. Re-seat the bulb and that should fix the problem.

02-02-2011, 10:51 AM	#25
imprezed2011wrx Scooby Newbie Member#: 267998 Join Date: Dec 2010 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Clarksville,TN Vehicle: 2011 Impreza Wrx Black	Same thing happen to my mine took it to the dealer and they fixed for free. Its kinda like a recall when you take it in tell the tech to look in the january tech notes it will be on there. They had to take my bumper off they said to re-route some wires. All I know now it is fixed and has done it again yet.