Front Turn Signals (2008-2009 WRX Hatch)

[Pulski]

Detailed thread title for search-ability.

My front left turn signal is having issues (intermittent problem where it will flash off/dim/off/dim and quick flashing instead of dim/bright/dim/bright) so I'm going to replace the bulb. The manual says it "May be difficult. Contact your Subaru dealer." :unamused:

I'm sure it's not bad, but I'm curious what the best way is if anyone knows. Do I pull/move the battery, remove the headlight assembly, etc...?

[squeethebee]

I'd guess and say pull the entire headlite. That's how it was on my beetle, and a newer F150. Silly new cars.

ed

[Pulski]

Same with the marker light on my 04. If the grill was any indication, pulling it is going to be a PITA (read: bumper removal) compared to the 04 though. :unamused:

[squeethebee]

Oic, much like the newer Legacies.

ed

[squeethebee]

Have you considered just trading it in?

ed

[Pulski]

I just had it off last week for the Supertones, so no big deal, but it's an annoying design anyway.

Anyone who knows?

[WRXnate]

Dont pull the headlight... You'll be pulling the bumper off if you really wanna do that.

Yank the battery out and have fun. Its tight but manageable. I've replaced mine.

[Pulski]

I'll give it a go tomorrow. How tight is tight? My hands aren't huge, but not the smallest either.

[shtbxr22]

pull back the front portion of the fender liner, stick a light in there and look around. you should see it.

[squeethebee]

^^You should be a Subaru tech.

ed

[shtbxr22]

:lol: no way!

[Pulski]

pull back the front portion of the fender liner, stick a light in there and look around. you should see it.

I actually did that yesterday when I got out of work and was able to reach it. :)

Unfortunately, after reaching up and finding it, I turned the blinker on and... it started working perfectly and has ever since. I'm glad it's working, but now have no idea what was going on.

[shtbxr22]

probably a loose connection. happens all the time. take marker lights for example..... 9 times out of 10, you smack the bumper/light assy, depending on where it is, and it'll come back on. i'd just replace them anyways, and bend the contact tabs in for little tighter fit. :)