What Causes Inconsistent Flashing Frequency of Lights?
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Inconsistent flashing frequency of lights may be caused by the following reasons: 1. The power of the left and right turn signal lights is different. For example, if a turn signal bulb on one side is burned out, or the replaced turn signal bulb has the same appearance as the original bulb but its power is higher or lower than the original. 2. Poor contact somewhere in the turn signal circuit. For example, the bulb is not installed properly, has poor contact with the socket, or there are loose connections or corrosion in the wiring or connectors. For older vehicles equipped with thermal flashers, a loose connection or bulb failure will cause the flashing frequency of the faulty side to slow down significantly; most modern vehicles are equipped with electronic flashers, and in such cases, the flashing frequency of the faulty side will be significantly faster than the normal side. This is not only a manifestation of the fault but also serves to alert the driver of a malfunction in the turn signal system. The most common cause of abnormal flashing frequency on one side is a damaged turn signal bulb or poor contact with the socket on the faulty side. The owner can check which turn signal is not flashing when the turn signal on the faulty side is turned on to confirm the issue.
