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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 11:21 AM
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Yo.
This light isn't coming on. However, the light DOES work for turn signal and hazard. So is it the bulb or no?
 
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 11:57 AM
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Check the bulb. They are dual filament. LOL
 
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 12:14 PM
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To quickly answer your own question swap the bulb with the other one. Looks like one of the filaments(they're dual filament bulbs) is burnt.
 
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awesome thanks. good, didnt want it to be something els.
know what part # the bulb is, or what one i can just go buy?
 
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#1157 Dual Contact Light Bulb, any auto parts store should have it.
 
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^^That. Should cost about $3 or so.
 
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w00t! killer guys i'll shmak it around
 
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