sidemarkers and front turn signals not working

[marshtgrade]

had front end damage but everything was still working, replaced front bumper parts, fixed starter inbetween, tie rod, more or less everything obvious from the crash. hooked everything back up and now only my rear turn signals work. the front ones light up and stay on but no reaction from the switch. none of the side markers are even turning on either. help pwease its cold and i dont wanna use handsignals to turn anymore

[Ceeker]

check the bulbs. did you put fresh bulbs in the front? the crash may be damaged this internally. the bulbs have a double filament; one for running lights and the other for pulse.
Also check fuses for the front running lights. you may have blown them in the process of repairing the front bumper. Make sure the bulbs here are also good. check your wiring connections too. Take the side marker out and inspect the socket and wiring. it is a common problem with these cars. the plug/wiring get corroded and stop working. I'd had 12 of these cars and out of the 5 I kept I replaced all the 4 corner lights with sockets and wiring.

[marshtgrade]

ok

did the bulbs and now everything turns on but the sidemarkers and the front turn signals dont blink. $#@& can this be the corrosion? the bulbs again?

[Ceeker]

Side markers are NOT meant to blink. they are constant with the park or headlights on.
As for the turn signals? Make sure you put the turn sig bulbs in the right way. If you didn't you will get constant and no blinking. the pins on the front bulbs are offset and so it the socket they sit in so you have to position the bulb in the right position before turning it to secure it.

[marshtgrade]

thanks a bunch ill give it a look when i get home later tonight thanks:)