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I finally got around to checking the bulb. Both elements in the bulb are still connected and look like they should be in working order, so I'm thinking it may be something in the wiring. I had another quick question before I purchased a bulb just to check. The rear turn signals do not come on all the time like the front. They do blink for the actual signal however. So they are kinda like the taillight, they work when they need to, they are just not on all the time like they should be. I took the rear fender covers off and checked the wiring connections and everything looks good from a quick visual inspection. I checked the fuses, and everything looks good. Any ideas? Are the rear turn signals supposed to be illuminated all the time like the front?

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No, just when the turn signals are on. Only the front signals are running lights. The tail light is a dual element tail light and brake light.

You can use a little fine sandpaper and clean the bulb socket contacts if the tail and or brake lights don't operate after you change the bulb.

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Hope this clears things up.
Headlight is on all the time, hi or lo beam.
The front signals have a 2 element bulb. The dimmer element in the front signal will be on when the headlight is on. The brighter element of the front signal works for signaling only.
The rear signal is a single element bulb and ONLY works as a signal.
The tail light has a 2 element bulb. The dimmer element is always on the same as the head light. The brighter element of the tail light is a brake light and should work when the front or rear brake is applied.
Also to pass inspection you may need side reflectors on both ends and both sides.
Oh yeah, make sure the horn works too.

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NO. As others have said.
You should try a new bulb first.....and check the socket for corrosion while you have the bulb out.

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Thanks everybody. It was just the bulb. I love easy fixes! :cool: