Turn signal not working

**trans_am7935** · 05-16-2009, 12:25 PM

ok so i am sure this might have been discussed before but i have a 1999 trans am and my 2 front turn signals are all corroded out. the lights dont blink when i use the blinkers but work just fine when the headlight are on. i was told i need new connectors but have no idea where to find them. i have been through like 20 bulbs in the last month and it is like a daily routine to change the bulb when i start the car and i am tire of it. i just want it to work when i start it up and stop burning out. i already have a new set of housings and 2 new bulbs but i want to get a new connector first. any and alll suggestions are welcome. thanks

**BLACKHAWK 958** · 05-16-2009, 05:56 PM

Go to a local salvage yard find a Pontiac cut wires about 6" long make sure
color of the connector is GREY that is what is used on the Firbird & Ta. Remove your
defective connector and reconnect the three wires blue to blue, brown to brown,
and black to black. You can solder the wires or crimp. Should take you about a hour.
PROBLEM SOLVED.

**JoshieDoom** · 05-16-2009, 06:17 PM

brand new connectors.. 8 bucks.. autozone

**alex1989** · 05-16-2009, 07:16 PM

I had the same problem with my 99 ta you have to clean them with baking soda and water and compressed air. if this does not work then replace the whole socket which are fairly cheap. Good luck!!!

**knightryda01** · 05-16-2009, 07:25 PM

I went to autozone they said they don't carry that... dealer part only. I need that part the bulb actually sets in.

**JoshieDoom** · 05-16-2009, 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by knightryda01

I went to autozone they said they don't carry that... dealer part only. I need that part the bulb actually sets in.

jesus this is the 50th time ive seen this. it is a generic wedge base 3 prong socket.

Go walk over to the bulbs and look...

**trans_am7935** · 05-16-2009, 11:34 PM

so i can get the socket connector at autozone but it is not really make for the trans am, just a gerneric piece that fits perfectly?

**JoshieDoom** · 05-16-2009, 11:35 PM

Originally Posted by trans_am7935

so i can get the socket connector at autozone but it is not really make for the trans am, just a gerneric piece that fits perfectly?

Yup. Kinda like ordering oil for trans am... they would refer you to a dealer lol

**SandmanWs7** · 05-18-2009, 02:37 PM

http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68563

(turn and stop socket with ground tab)
$6.99 @ autozone. part number 85881

**JoshieDoom** · 05-19-2009, 01:03 AM

Originally Posted by SandmanWs7

http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68563

(turn and stop socket with ground tab)
$6.99 @ autozone. part number 85881

You are the shit

Part number FTW

**RyanJM** · 05-19-2009, 09:33 AM

You can also get the from Advanced Auto if Auto Zone doesn't have them. I needed 2 and the Auto Zone near me had one.

**trans_am7935** · 05-20-2009, 06:55 AM

thanks a bunch, the part number really helped after trying to explain something to someone that really didnt speak english in the first place. so i gave him the part number and i was out of there in 5 min!