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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 09:28 AM
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Strobing Front Side Marker

My driver side front side markers strobe when its cold. Anyone have any clue to why? I was thinking it could be the ground, but it only does it when its cold, after the lights strobe for about 5 mins, it stops. If i turn it off and on again while its warmed up, it doesnt do it, only when its the first start of teh day or its been sitting there for a while and the temperature is below 60 degrees.

Cops keep stopping me telling me i cant have lights strobe like that lol.
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 03:12 PM
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Change the bulb. It could be anything, but the filament on the bulb would be my first guess and try.
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 03:51 PM
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Cant change the bulbs... they are LED (front side markers) Have you modified them in any way? If not... probably just a bad connection. Pull it out & make sure the connection is SNUG. Just pull on it from the edges. Be carefull though... sometimes it takes a little elbow grease. People have tried using butter-knifes warped i a towel to prevent paint scratching.

If problem persists then order a new one from ACURA or grab on one ebay.
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by TRIOD3SIGNS
Cant change the bulbs... they are LED (front side markers) Have you modified them in any way? If not... probably just a bad connection. Pull it out & make sure the connection is SNUG. Just pull on it from the edges. Be carefull though... sometimes it takes a little elbow grease. People have tried using butter-knifes warped i a towel to prevent paint scratching.

If problem persists then order a new one from ACURA or grab on one ebay.
yea i popped that light off yesterday, checked all the connections and it seemed ok. I attempted to search for the ground wire with no luck. The ground to the side marker is wrapped in the wire tube with a few other ones thats tucked somewhere. i was hoping i wouldnt have to buy a new one but i may just have to. i'm going to give it one more check before i buy a new one. Hard to believe the LED markers goes out before a turn signal bulb IMO.
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 07:48 PM
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Flickering LED = imminent death. Sorry, dude.
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 10:51 AM
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For all you electircal guys, can cold weather play a part in faulty ground connections?
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 11:18 AM
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Is the LED encased in the plastic? Can you solder in a new one?
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by mrceotri
For all you electircal guys, can cold weather play a part in faulty ground connections?
No

Originally Posted by jda123
Is the LED encased in the plastic? Can you solder in a new one?
Yes
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