Parking lights and turn signal bulbs keep going out

[rhinoman2009]

I just put new turn signal/parking lamp bulbs in about a week ago and this morning I realized a 2 are out already.....could I be getting a short? If I turn the parking lamps on they don't work, but if I turn on my turn signal, it flashes....:exporange

 

[masospaghetti]

I would check the contacts in the socket first. They may be dirty or corroded. Be aware that there are two sets of filaments and contacts, one set drives the park lamps, the other drives the turn signal.

Alternatively, check for +12v when you turn the parking lamps on, at the socket with a multimeter.

 

[swshawaii]

Ditto, and if corrosion is found to be the culprit this may be the best $1.49 you will ever spend. Clean the contacts, then spray with electrical contact cleaner followed by a thin coating of silicone dielectric or bulb grease. I use this stuff on everything including remote controls to stop the "crustys". Ruined an expensive programmable home theater remote caused by leaking batteries, this stuff may have prevented it.

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/we...a=pla&ci_kw=&gclid=CJCso-LG8bsCFY49QgodezEAXA

http://www.permatex.com/products-2/...nce/permatex-dielectric-tune-up-grease-detail