Strange Turn Signal Electrical Problem - Page 2

th1rd3y3 · 06-27-2009, 05:07 PM

Well add me to the list of turn signal weirdness. Noticed I had a turbo blinker this morning, but when I checked the bulb was just dim, not blown. I replaced the bulb anyways, and it's back to normal for the time being. Very odd.

fishingfiend · 06-28-2009, 09:07 AM

Add me to the list with an 08, super speedy blinker speeds on the right with the headlights on. Plus it's inconsistent, sometimes it works just fine. I'm gonna make it the dealers problem on my next service.

nacron · 06-30-2009, 01:41 AM

had this problem on my 2.5i. Replacing the bulb fixed the problem. I think it might be cheap bulbs they used from the factory. As a side note, the bulb in the manual for the 2.5i is wrong. They list a 3440a bulb when in fact it's a 1157a bulb.

hokie_sti · 06-30-2009, 02:37 AM

I posted the same problem a few days ago. I took it to the dealership and it they replaced the front bulb. It seems to have fixed the problem.

Haproot · 07-01-2009, 06:14 AM

got one here. it is my DRIVERS side blinker that is very dim compared to the passenger. Just noticed it this morning when I was locking the car up to go into work.

So I turned the car to on and compared blinkers and yep the drivers side was much dimmer. the blinkers don't blink fast yet.. I'll fiddle around in there and see if there is a loose connections.

Haproot · 07-01-2009, 07:39 AM

Well just went for a drive to pick up a friend and it's fine now.. IDK really strange.

hokie_sti · 07-01-2009, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haproot

Well just went for a drive to pick up a friend and it's fine now.. IDK really strange.

Sounds like the bulb is dying. Mine did the same thing and replacing it fixed the problem.

Chayse · 07-01-2009, 10:36 AM

I replaced the bulb in mine twice and each time the bulb looked good. After the change the signal worked properly for a while. eventually it started to happen when the lights were off as well. I know the dealer did not just replace the bulb because I have aftermarket Silverstar bulbs for the front signals. Keep an eye on it.

Haproot · 07-12-2009, 09:14 AM

Yeah it ended up coming back. Drivers side blinker is dim. Is there a TSB on this?

Haproot · 07-14-2009, 07:00 AM

Well I replaced the bulbs. Seems to be better.. for now. I'll keep an eye on it. If it turns out something else is wrong I'll report back.

06-27-2009, 05:07 PM	#11
th1rd3y3 Senior STI Driver Feedback Score: 6 reviews Car: 09 OBP STI Fav Mod: Recaro baby seat! Location: Williamsport, PA Posts: 369 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005	Re: Strange Turn Signal Electrical Problem Well add me to the list of turn signal weirdness. Noticed I had a turbo blinker this morning, but when I checked the bulb was just dim, not blown. I replaced the bulb anyways, and it's back to normal for the time being. Very odd.

06-28-2009, 09:07 AM	#12
fishingfiend Senior STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 08 DGM/BBS Location: SoCal Posts: 330 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2008	Re: Strange Turn Signal Electrical Problem Add me to the list with an 08, super speedy blinker speeds on the right with the headlights on. Plus it's inconsistent, sometimes it works just fine. I'm gonna make it the dealers problem on my next service.

06-30-2009, 01:41 AM	#13
nacron Junior STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: Silver 08 2.5i Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Hawaii Posts: 63 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2009	Re: Strange Turn Signal Electrical Problem had this problem on my 2.5i. Replacing the bulb fixed the problem. I think it might be cheap bulbs they used from the factory. As a side note, the bulb in the manual for the 2.5i is wrong. They list a 3440a bulb when in fact it's a 1157a bulb.

06-30-2009, 02:37 AM	#14
hokie_sti Professional STI Driver Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: Silver 2008 STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: McLean, VA Posts: 459 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2008	Re: Strange Turn Signal Electrical Problem I posted the same problem a few days ago. I took it to the dealership and it they replaced the front bulb. It seems to have fixed the problem.

07-01-2009, 06:14 AM	#15
Haproot STI Driver Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: WRB 2008 STi Fav Mod: XPT Stage 2 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 222 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2008	Re: Strange Turn Signal Electrical Problem got one here. it is my DRIVERS side blinker that is very dim compared to the passenger. Just noticed it this morning when I was locking the car up to go into work. So I turned the car to on and compared blinkers and yep the drivers side was much dimmer. the blinkers don't blink fast yet.. I'll fiddle around in there and see if there is a loose connections.

07-01-2009, 07:39 AM	#16
Haproot STI Driver Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: WRB 2008 STi Fav Mod: XPT Stage 2 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 222 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2008	Re: Strange Turn Signal Electrical Problem Well just went for a drive to pick up a friend and it's fine now.. IDK really strange.

07-01-2009, 10:36 AM	#18
Chayse Silver Member Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: '08 Aspen White STi My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: 18x9.5 w/ 275/35-18 Location: SE PA Posts: 411 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005	Re: Strange Turn Signal Electrical Problem I replaced the bulb in mine twice and each time the bulb looked good. After the change the signal worked properly for a while. eventually it started to happen when the lights were off as well. I know the dealer did not just replace the bulb because I have aftermarket Silverstar bulbs for the front signals. Keep an eye on it.

07-12-2009, 09:14 AM	#19
Haproot STI Driver Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: WRB 2008 STi Fav Mod: XPT Stage 2 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 222 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2008	Re: Strange Turn Signal Electrical Problem Yeah it ended up coming back. Drivers side blinker is dim. Is there a TSB on this?

07-14-2009, 07:00 AM	#20
Haproot STI Driver Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: WRB 2008 STi Fav Mod: XPT Stage 2 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 222 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2008	Re: Strange Turn Signal Electrical Problem Well I replaced the bulbs. Seems to be better.. for now. I'll keep an eye on it. If it turns out something else is wrong I'll report back.

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