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Old Jan 29, 2017 | 12:32 PM
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I have replaced both the blinker fuse the left head light fuse the flasher and the light bulbs. I for the love of me can not figure out why the left blinker is very dim i cant even see it blink and on the dash board the left turn signal light stays on even if the blinker is off. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2017 | 12:35 PM
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I should also note that all the other lights including hazard lights work fine even the left side head light works fine its just the blinker is very dim
 
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Old Jan 29, 2017 | 12:45 PM
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ok so the bottom coil of the light bulb that i guess gives the brightness is not getting voltage or something because its not blinking. Any idea on how to fix this is it a socket issues or a fuse somewhere that i don't know about.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2017 | 12:54 PM
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What year is your truck?
 
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Old Jan 29, 2017 | 12:56 PM
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2001 dodge ram 1500 4x4 v8 5.9
 
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Old Jan 29, 2017 | 04:08 PM
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Do the reverse lights work? Do you have Trailer harness? Make sure its not corroded.
Are all the sockets free of rust?

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Old Jan 29, 2017 | 05:01 PM
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How about the turn signal switch? Aka multi-function switch. If flashers work and you've replaced bulbs, relays and checked sockets, I'd go there next.

http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....366590&jsn=470
 
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Old Jan 29, 2017 | 06:44 PM
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Remove the left front turn signal bulb. Does the rear work normally? Put the front back in and remove the rear. Does the front work normally?




Standing by...
 
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Old Jan 29, 2017 | 06:47 PM
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And you can also try to tilt the steering wheel up and down while testing. The wires in there are prone to breakage.
 
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