Running Light Weirdness

**Nowhereman** · 08-20-2011, 07:58 PM

Hey everyone,
I just came across an issue with my WS6 today.
The driver side running light (orange) is out but, when I flip the headlights on, it comes on.
Changed the bulb but, still same thing.
That turn signal side will not work but the right side works.
With the engine running, I pulled the socket to see what is going on and noticed that the socket was buzzing / vibrating.
Is it the socket? or maybe the turn signal relay itself?

**pajeff02** · 08-21-2011, 05:08 AM

Carefully check the socket for corrosion as moisture related deterioration seems to be a common issue. I believe you can purchase aftermarket pigtails at most parts stores and simply splice in a new one. Obviously, solder and shrink tube is preferred over a crimp connector. Not a bad idea to place a dab of dielectric grease on the end of the bulb before installation. If you do not find any corrosion, I would suspect a contact or wiring issue as opening the headlight would move the harness a bit and that could be your connection issue.

**Nowhereman** · 08-21-2011, 05:41 AM

Ok, my thought s are it is the socket itself as their is corrosion inside it.
That is weird though as it plugs into the lens box which shows no moisture issue.

**pajeff02** · 08-21-2011, 06:13 AM

That is most likely the issue then. You could try cleaning the contacts with some emory cloth folded over the tip of a small flat blade screwdriver as a temporary fix.

**Ain't Right** · 08-23-2011, 07:57 AM

Same problem here. Turned out the light housing itself on mine and couple others was cracked on top allowing water to get in. Take a good look and maybe use silicone to seal it up when you replace the pigtail.