Left Blinker blinks faster then Right Blinker

[jszeman1]

Any thoughts?

JohnS

[Jonny B]

Are all the lights working? That is, is the left blinker actually indicating? The faster rate used to indicate a burnt out bulb, or a short somewhere?

Jonny B
1967 250SL Auto

[jszeman1]

Yes all the lights are working and the left blinker is indicating.  Could it be that part of a bulb is burnt out?

JohnS

[J. Huber]

If all the lighting is ok, I'd check the ground wire connection for the taillights first.

James
63 230SL

[zoegrlh]

Have you checked the flasher?  My blinker was becoming slow, replaced the flasher and wow works great now.

Robert Hyatt
Williamsburg, VA.

1970 280SL, Red on Silver,4-speed, Euro spec; 1999 C230 Kompresser Sport, Black on Black; 1990 Miata, Black on Red, 5 Speed

[gugel]

Might be a poor ground on the front or rear blinker on one side -- I would guess the left.

Chris

[Benz Dr.]

Bad or partial ground.

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[mdsalemi]

You might have different bulbs with different wattages right and left, if both seem to be working.  This is an easy check.

Michael Salemi
1969 280SL
Signal Red 568G w/Black Leather (Restored)
President, International Stars Section
Mercedes-Benz Club of America

[Paddy_Crow]

quote:Originally posted by mdsalemi

You might have different bulbs with different wattages right and left, if both seem to be working.  This is an easy check.

Yep, just switch bulbs and see if the issue follows.

[J. Huber]

John, any progress?

James
63 230SL

[jszeman1]

No progress yet.  They needed the bay for other cars so will be a few weeks before they get to it.  Thanks for asking.  John

JohnS