Break Light help, Blinks fast when turning left ony

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When i put on my turn signal to go left, it blinks fast. i checked all lights that i think should light up. im new to 300zx family so i am not sure what lights up and what doesnt. is there a diagram or video that shows all lights turning on and tested for 300zx.
Helo, going nuts,
blinky blinky blinky

i did check all lights that i know of.
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If there are no bulbs out and all the connections are clean on the bulbs, then the timer is out. However, if the right turn works correctly, then it's a bulb for sure.

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Ace2cool wrote:If there are no bulbs out and all the connections are clean on the bulbs, then the timer is out. However, if the right turn works correctly, then it's a bulb for sure.

correct right side blinks normal. only when i turn left does it blink fast. i wish i had a video of someone testing lights so i can see what is light and what isnt.

im stumped

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It should be a mirror image or your right side. Hit the hazards, and just walk around and compare.

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Ace2cool wrote:It should be a mirror image or your right side. Hit the hazards, and just walk around and compare.
does the center light come on at all, the one on the rear hatch. it didnt with night lights or hazzards. im only one person so i couldnt check the break lights.

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ok, checked all lights, i went to auto parts store and all lights work, anyone have any ideas?
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There's a dirty connection somewhere. That's the only thing it could be. Gotta pull all the bulbs on the left and clean the contacts. You do have stock tail lights, right?

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Ace2cool wrote:There's a dirty connection somewhere. That's the only thing it could be. Gotta pull all the bulbs on the left and clean the contacts. You do have stock tail lights, right?

Yes they are stock, entire car is stock, nothing changed.
Its cold out, did i mention that. LOL All the lights, Ugggg. Even if they are all lighting up, do you think its a dirty connection?

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Here is something i might have not mention, when i step on the break, the dash light for breaks comes on, does that mean its a brake light. Just curious.



Is this Normal, it kinda looks like its dark on left side, could this be it? if so, hos do i get in there? ha, im stumped, now i know why im not a mechan'tnic.
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KiDoZ wrote:
Ace2cool wrote:There's a dirty connection somewhere. That's the only thing it could be. Gotta pull all the bulbs on the left and clean the contacts. You do have stock tail lights, right?

Yes they are stock, entire car is stock, nothing changed.
Its cold out, did i mention that. LOL All the lights, Ugggg. Even if they are all lighting up, do you think its a dirty connection?
Yes. Corrosion changes the resistance of the bulbs. Are you sure even the little lights in the front turn signals are working correctly? There are 2 lights in the front turn signal.

And for the TBL, open the hatch and remove the center portion of the interior cover of the hatch. There should be 4 bulbs, IIRC. The contacts on those bulbs as well will get corroded and send an improper signal to the brake light sensor. Remove the bulbs, and clean the connection on the brake light side, clean the bulb contacts on the good bulbs, and replace any blown ones. Reinstall everything and if the light still comes on, repeat the process for the main brake light bulbs.

And checking the turn signal lights isn't bad bro. There's 3 bulbs. One in the back, and two in the corner light.

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there are two lights on the front turn signal. i thought one, it does look a little dim, lets me go look and freeze. brb. thanks
and you said 4 light on the cneter 3rd light going to look now.
brb, hope i find something. going nuts.

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OK, here is what i did, ho lucky can i get on the first try.
i took off the front left turn signal as you said. the orange one and swapped it out with the right side. i turned car on. turned on left signal then right. Walla, the problem went from left to right. how easy. so i went and bought a new like, cleaned the contacts some. yes, did have corrosion. and then tested again. problem is resolved.
thanks
i am so happy.
issue resolve.
swapping one light at a time to track issue is easiest way to solve with your help of course.
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