[H2Ojazz]

OK, so the manual says remove 1 screw, pull the lens forward to get to the bulb. Right. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/mad.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> When I do this the entire assembly, bulb-encased, moves, not the lens. Grr.



I'm having the same problem as in my old 944: one side (right) flashes twice as fast as other and front signal on rt is much dimmer than left.



So, help me here boys, is there some sleight-of-hand needed to replace a front turn signal?



Thanks much.

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[Etnier]

Follow the wire to the back of the bulb mount. Twist mount CCW to remove.



Be careful when replacing the assembly into the body that the tabs on the front inside of the assembly properly engage the slots in the body plastic.

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[H2Ojazz]

[quote name='Etnier' date='May 4 2006, 02:21 PM']Follow the wire to the back of the bulb mount. Twist mount CCW to remove.



Be careful when replacing the assembly into the body that the tabs on the front inside of the assembly properly engage the slots in the body plastic.

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At this point I can only move the assembly forward and backwards. I do not see a wire. I am afraid to force anything and cannot figure out how to remove lens. Do I need to remove the bumperette (manual doesnt say that)?



Thanks

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[Etnier]

Yeah, sorry. Pry the rectangular center piece off with something that won't mar it (like a butter knife), and you'll find hex nuts in there.

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[flash]

to get to it from the rear, you will need to pull back the inner fender liner - you won't be able to get to it from the bottom because of the oil cooler



the lens hooks in with long "clips" - you can see them on the bottom of this shot of the left one (sorry - right one sold a long time ago)- it is a full enclosure with a bulb socket twistlocking into the back



   

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[Etnier]

[quote name='flash' date='May 4 2006, 04:58 PM']to get to it from the rear, you will need to pull back the inner fender liner- you won't be able to get to it from the bottom because of the oil cooler[/quote]

With all respect, methinks this is a red herring. You can remove the assembly from the front of the car with common tools.

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[flash]

i agree - not sure why he's having a problem, unless it's just being very cautious - once the screw is removed, it should just slide straight forward



i was only saying that chasing the wire and getting to the bulb from the rear on that side would be more difficult than on the other side

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[Etnier]

Apparently (read above) the manual doesn't mention that the bumperette needs to be removed.

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[flash]

yeah - i've never had to do that - had one argue with me a bit once, but it still ended up coming out - the key is pulling straight forward - sideways, and you fight the clips

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[H2Ojazz]

[quote name='flash' date='May 4 2006, 03:23 PM']yeah - i've never had to do that - had one argue with me a bit once, but it still ended up coming out - the key is pulling straight forward - sideways, and you fight the clips

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Thanks, everyone. I'll have at it tomorrow and report in.

Probably just need a bigger hammer!

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[H2Ojazz]

Sorry so long for this reply, been really busy this week.



I did get the assembly off (thanks for all the instructions/advice) and changed the bulb. As I feared, this did not fix the problem of rt front turn signal being dim and flashing twice as fast as left. I suspect a ground problem.



Any advice on running this down, where is ground attached, etc?



Thanks!

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