Anyone that knows anything about newer cars I need help.

albertagal500 · 08-19-2008, 07:53 PM

Ok. My 2004 Malibu is starting to drive me nuts. My left turn light in the frount went out this last spring I took it in and had them change it. it worked fine for a few months then it burnt out again or so I was thinking but there was nothing wrong with it I changed it again it doesn't work. The fuses are fine have checked them all. Now my tail light on the left side doesn't work. Does any one know what is going on? I am hoping to be able to fix it myself but if not I will take it in on Friday.

Sledderglen · 08-19-2008, 10:07 PM

Does it still flash or go clichy clicky on the left side? Do all your brake lights still come on? Answer then next

albertagal500 · 08-19-2008, 10:45 PM

the signal in side the car works but runs fast. All the tail and back up lights work fine but the brake light is not working on the left side.

Summitric · 08-20-2008, 07:34 AM

Originally Posted by albertagal500

the signal in side the car works but runs fast. All the tail and back up lights work fine but the brake light is not working on the left side.

I WOULD SUSPECT A LITE BULB.... THE LITE BULB HAS 2 FILAMENTS INSIDE AND I WOULD SUSPECT ONE OF THE FILAMENTS HAS BROKEN OFF AND TOUCHING THE OTHER AND IT IS CAUSING A SHORT IN THE LITE.... NOW YOU MUST RECHECK THE LEFT SIDE(DRIVERS SIDE?) TAILLITE/BRAKE LITE BULBS AND AGAIN AND THEN CHECK THE LEFT FRONT SIGNAL/PARK LITE BULBS --- PROBABLY BEST JUST TO REPLACE ALL THE LEFT SIDE BULBS. CHANCES ARE YOUR PROBLEM IS FIXED, AND IF NOT, THEN IT COULD BE THE SIGNAL/COMBINATION SWITCH OR A WIRING PROBLEM. GOOD LUCK!

Murminator · 08-20-2008, 09:09 AM

Yup one of the bulbs is hooped when it flashes fast that is the indicator one is burnt out ...you really have to look cause sometimes where there is 2 bulbs that flash together only 1 will flash so it looks like that side is working......or it is a marker light sometimes you over look those

rmk800 · 08-20-2008, 09:59 AM

it seems to me like your turning left to much - maybe try turning right more. lol

Mike270412 · 08-20-2008, 10:45 AM

Check your blinker fluid.

crazy_wheeler · 08-20-2008, 10:57 AM

Awww heck it's just a "chevy" product....It has passed it's expiry date and needs to be thrown away. Time to buy a dodge....

xsyourride · 08-20-2008, 11:23 AM

I have seen signal stats do this same thing.But most likely it is just a bulb.

xsyourride · 08-20-2008, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by crazy_wheeler

Awww heck it's just a "chevy" product....It has passed it's expiry date and needs to be thrown away. Time to buy a dodge....

Well it is a 2004....If it was a dodge , you just change out the vehicle every time the gas tank is empty.

albertagal500 · 08-20-2008, 12:05 PM

Thanks guys i will replace all the blubs ( i did replace 2) and go from there.

OVERKILL 19 · 08-20-2008, 12:13 PM

My Grand Prix GTP used to burn bulbs all the time, right after it rained.8 head lights and contless signal bulbs. Told dealer but would not belive me until we changed the housing no more water getting in. No more burt bulbs...and gliming custormer satisfaction. They covered it all on warenty.

Billy Boy · 08-20-2008, 01:33 PM

I have a 2000 Ford F150 4x4 and it was doing the same thing this spring. I took the tail light assembly apart and it was quite dirty. I cleaned it up cleaned the base of the bulb and it seems to have done the trick. Have not had a problem since.

Billy Boy

albertagal500 · 08-20-2008, 07:26 PM

OK I now have the tail lights working. But the tuning light still doesn't work, new blubs and I even tried the one form the other side. Any ideas? I have checked the fuses and they are fine.

twin turbo · 08-20-2008, 08:39 PM

when it flashes real quick in the dashboard but not at the signals, its the flasher relay under the dash

albertagal500 · 08-20-2008, 09:15 PM

Sorry it is just the frount one that is not working.

08-19-2008, 07:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
albertagal500 Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Leduc, AB Posts: 423 Casino Cash: $284320 Thanks: 72 Thanked 229 Times in 111 Posts	Anyone that knows anything about newer cars I need help. Ok. My 2004 Malibu is starting to drive me nuts. My left turn light in the frount went out this last spring I took it in and had them change it. it worked fine for a few months then it burnt out again or so I was thinking but there was nothing wrong with it I changed it again it doesn't work. The fuses are fine have checked them all. Now my tail light on the left side doesn't work. Does any one know what is going on? I am hoping to be able to fix it myself but if not I will take it in on Friday. __________________ 2001 SUZUKI Quad Master 500 4x4 Are you going to cowboy up or just lay there and BLEED?

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albertagal500 Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Leduc, AB Posts: 423 Casino Cash: $284320 Thanks: 72 Thanked 229 Times in 111 Posts	Re: Anyone that knows anything about newer cars I need help. the signal in side the car works but runs fast. All the tail and back up lights work fine but the brake light is not working on the left side. __________________ 2001 SUZUKI Quad Master 500 4x4 Are you going to cowboy up or just lay there and BLEED?

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Summitric Senor Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonton/Sherwood Park Posts: 16,692 Casino Cash: $1196040 Thanks: 8,447 Thanked 7,064 Times in 4,058 Posts	Re: Anyone that knows anything about newer cars I need help. Originally Posted by albertagal500 the signal in side the car works but runs fast. All the tail and back up lights work fine but the brake light is not working on the left side. I WOULD SUSPECT A LITE BULB.... THE LITE BULB HAS 2 FILAMENTS INSIDE AND I WOULD SUSPECT ONE OF THE FILAMENTS HAS BROKEN OFF AND TOUCHING THE OTHER AND IT IS CAUSING A SHORT IN THE LITE.... NOW YOU MUST RECHECK THE LEFT SIDE(DRIVERS SIDE?) TAILLITE/BRAKE LITE BULBS AND AGAIN AND THEN CHECK THE LEFT FRONT SIGNAL/PARK LITE BULBS --- PROBABLY BEST JUST TO REPLACE ALL THE LEFT SIDE BULBS. CHANCES ARE YOUR PROBLEM IS FIXED, AND IF NOT, THEN IT COULD BE THE SIGNAL/COMBINATION SWITCH OR A WIRING PROBLEM. GOOD LUCK! __________________ SUMMITRIC www.sledbunnyracing.com 2006 Summit 1000RT Highmark 162"(THUMPER) 2004 Summit 800X 151"(BLACKWRABBIT) 1998 Yamaha 600 Grizzly Member of Team Slim ALBERT BECK - HIGHMARKING IN THE HEAVENS - REST IN PEACE AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL GEARHEAD!

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crazy_wheeler Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Stony Plain Posts: 1,156 Casino Cash: $211443 Thanks: 163 Thanked 719 Times in 315 Posts	Re: Anyone that knows anything about newer cars I need help. Awww heck it's just a "chevy" product....It has passed it's expiry date and needs to be thrown away. Time to buy a dodge....

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xsyourride Supporting Vendors Join Date: May 2007 Location: Morinville Posts: 311 Casino Cash: $491691 Thanks: 170 Thanked 118 Times in 75 Posts	Re: Anyone that knows anything about newer cars I need help. I have seen signal stats do this same thing.But most likely it is just a bulb. __________________ XsYourRides 04 Mini Z (little xsyouride) 06 Mini Dragon (littler xsyourride) 05 800 Polaris Sportsman 06 700 Polaris Sportsman (Mrs.xsyourrides) 06 32' Wild Cat fithwheel 08 Chev Duramax,lifted ,305/50/20 toyo at,20" Mammath Ultra rims,AFE stage 2 intake ,Custom Billet front end ,Firestone rear air bags/digital controler and so much more to come. www.xsyourrides.com Lift kits,Truck Accessories,Diesel & Gas Performance,Custom Rims & Tires Located in Morinville

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xsyourride Supporting Vendors Join Date: May 2007 Location: Morinville Posts: 311 Casino Cash: $491691 Thanks: 170 Thanked 118 Times in 75 Posts	Re: Anyone that knows anything about newer cars I need help. Originally Posted by crazy_wheeler Awww heck it's just a "chevy" product....It has passed it's expiry date and needs to be thrown away. Time to buy a dodge.... Well it is a 2004....If it was a dodge , you just change out the vehicle every time the gas tank is empty. __________________ XsYourRides 04 Mini Z (little xsyouride) 06 Mini Dragon (littler xsyourride) 05 800 Polaris Sportsman 06 700 Polaris Sportsman (Mrs.xsyourrides) 06 32' Wild Cat fithwheel 08 Chev Duramax,lifted ,305/50/20 toyo at,20" Mammath Ultra rims,AFE stage 2 intake ,Custom Billet front end ,Firestone rear air bags/digital controler and so much more to come. www.xsyourrides.com Lift kits,Truck Accessories,Diesel & Gas Performance,Custom Rims & Tires Located in Morinville

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albertagal500 Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Leduc, AB Posts: 423 Casino Cash: $284320 Thanks: 72 Thanked 229 Times in 111 Posts	Re: Anyone that knows anything about newer cars I need help. Thanks guys i will replace all the blubs ( i did replace 2) and go from there. __________________ 2001 SUZUKI Quad Master 500 4x4 Are you going to cowboy up or just lay there and BLEED?

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OVERKILL 19 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Red Deer Posts: 1,122 Casino Cash: $1016009 Thanks: 251 Thanked 325 Times in 232 Posts	Re: Anyone that knows anything about newer cars I need help. My Grand Prix GTP used to burn bulbs all the time, right after it rained.8 head lights and contless signal bulbs. Told dealer but would not belive me until we changed the housing no more water getting in. No more burt bulbs...and gliming custormer satisfaction. They covered it all on warenty. __________________ Equal rights for everyone...special treatment for no one !!!

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Billy Boy Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Central Alberta Posts: 337 Casino Cash: $174900 Thanks: 129 Thanked 143 Times in 69 Posts	Re: Anyone that knows anything about newer cars I need help. I have a 2000 Ford F150 4x4 and it was doing the same thing this spring. I took the tail light assembly apart and it was quite dirty. I cleaned it up cleaned the base of the bulb and it seems to have done the trick. Have not had a problem since. Billy Boy

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albertagal500 Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Leduc, AB Posts: 423 Casino Cash: $284320 Thanks: 72 Thanked 229 Times in 111 Posts	Re: Anyone that knows anything about newer cars I need help. OK I now have the tail lights working. But the tuning light still doesn't work, new blubs and I even tried the one form the other side. Any ideas? I have checked the fuses and they are fine. __________________ 2001 SUZUKI Quad Master 500 4x4 Are you going to cowboy up or just lay there and BLEED?

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