Fast Blinker-new bulb didn't fix the problem

Did you look at the bulb you took out?

It may be a bad ground or broken wire. Check continuity from the bulb connection for that.

DM

 

Also.......check for power to that left front side with a test light. Maybe the main wiring plug for that corner has a bad connection or broken wire somwhere. Shoudnt be difficult to diagnose and fix.

 

Only need one tool.

A decent, digital Multimeter. Sears has several.

Google Multimeter for instructions, it's not tough to use one. They can measure voltage, amperage and continuity. In this instance, you want to check continuity to see if there are any broken connections.

I use this one, it has the advantage of a clamp to measure amps.

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=03482014000&tab=des#tabs

dm

 

It's not tough. Follow the instructions that come with the meter but, in a nutshell, to see if you have a broken wire or bad connection you're going to check continuity. Simple operation.

After inserting the leads in the proper holes on the meter, and setting the meter to read continuity, you touch one lead to one end of whatever connection you are testing, and the other lead to the other end. If the bulb is removed, then each circuit can only complete itself through the meter.

If there's a broken wire, no continuity. The meter will usually make a tone if you have continuity. Easiest way to check that is to touch the leads to each other, you'll have continuity there, and get the tone if it makes one. Otherwise, make note of what the digital display reads for continuity.

To check a circuit, you need to know where it starts and ends. The electrical diagram for the car can help there. It'll indicate the color of the wire in question, and where it is attached to the fuses. PULL THE FUSE FIRST. THat will insure you're checking the circuit from the fuse to the light.

A little trial and error will get you there, and again, if you google multimeter, there are several excellent sites that give nice complete instructions.

 

Dont wanna upset you dm_n_stuff. But it would be quicker to check for power to the plug with a test light IMO But would be good to buy a mulitmeter anyways slong,they are very very useful. Check for power to that corner/plug/circuit using at test light,thats what i would do. That will also tell you if you have a broken wire or a bad connection there somewhere,wont it not? Slong,you can go a few ways about it brother. Its great to learn as much as you can anyways.Heres how i would do it man using a test light. Very simple.

1-Remove the bulb and then probe inside the bulb holder and check to see if the test light "lights" up. Im assuming it wont,cause you have no power there because the bulb doesnt flash.

2-Back probe the back of the bulb holder too see if it has power goin in. It may be the bulb holder is faulty,has corroded terminals ect..... If it has power to the back of the bulb holder,then you know the bulb holder is faulty.

3-If you have no power goin to the bulb holder,too easy........trace back the wiring from there till you come across a plug that goes to into the main wiring harness. And there should be one there somewhere. Then do the same. Disconnect the plug,or back probe it and see if it has power going into the plug. If it has no power,then that could be a bad connection in that plug. Disconnect plug,if already havent and clean with some electrical cleaner(Stabilant 22 ect..)

4-If you have now power there also/after that,thats when it gets exciting,as after that,the wiring for the plug,would be heatshrinked wrapped into a bunch of other wires goin back to the fuse box. Can be very fustrating tracing wires back. But........................i dont really think that will be the case here man. I reckon you have a bad connection/broken wire or faulty bulb holder here in your case brother.

Give that a go. It can also be done using a multimeter too brother. Test light is quicker and simpler IMO.
If you want,i can post a few quick pics using a test light to shed some light on it being done Slong if you want?

 

Not steppin' on my toes at all.

I just find the aded functions that a mutimeter has useful, great for looking for battery drains and the like, which a test light won't do.

dm

 

Thats absolutely correct. Multimeters are worth their weight in gold
As i said,he should buy one,and learn to use it also. In case more electrical problems arise and it is needed. But a test light is also very very handy to have in the tool box. Having said that,i have 2 Fluke multimeters and 3 test lights

 

What kind of bulb did you put in it? An 1157 won't work correctly.

 

Now that you mention it......... I have seen people fit the wrong bulbs many times before.

 

Try the dealer. It's probably one of the few pats that will only cost 2X as much as you think it should, but still be affordable at under $3.00.

Or,

https://www.owners.ferrari.com/

But, then you'll have to wait while it ships from England.

Did you try Daniel at Ricambi America? www.ricambiamerica.com

dm