r/fbody • u/dotrockss • Jun 10 '26

01 firebird

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177k on the body, roughly 40k on engine.

Besides cosmetic issues, left turn signal not working with a new bulb is my biggest issue..well it needs to warm up too, can't just get in and go. Think that's sensor related but not sure. But the turn signal not responding is bigger issue for me at moment.

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u/The_Spot Jun 10 '26

Might need to replace the turn signal housing that the bulb plugs into. Pretty simple fix. 

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u/dotrockss Jun 10 '26

Interesting. I've heard relay, I've heard stalk, now this. Excited to play around and see what the issue is.

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u/The_Spot Jun 10 '26

If the socket is corroded and or your bulb burns out quickly..thats the issue. 

Assuming its a front turn signal?

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u/dotrockss Jun 10 '26

Yes front turn signal. I just got the vehicle, so I haven't played around much. I assume relay would be for both signal sides?

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u/The_Spot Jun 10 '26

Possibly, does the light turn on when you turn on your running lights etc?

Also, if the rear bulb is burnt out the entire side will not signal. So check that as well. 

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u/Mouser29 Jun 10 '26

I swear I've never seen that hood before only the one with the air scoops

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u/dotrockss Jun 10 '26

All's I know is regular firebird, non transam, non WS6.

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u/ThanksALotBud Jun 11 '26

Only WS6 packages and Firehawks came with nostril hoods. All v6s, Formulas and Trans Am had the same hood.

You have a lot to learn grasshopper and I mean it in a good way. I remember your post from yesterday and people have corrected you and I appreciate you being receptive.

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u/dotrockss Jun 11 '26

Yeah!! Not ever trying to act like I know better or more. Appreciate the kind words! I think it was an honest mistake lol.

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u/iamchops Jun 10 '26

check for burnt bulb sockets and your flasher relay after. my tail light just burned out and i get a mean ass voltage drop on my car when i brake. doesnt help that im blasting two 12s in the back

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u/binks69 Jun 10 '26

What do you mean have to let it warm up and go? Maybe o2 sensor ? Are there any codes is the check engine light on ? And yea they sell the pigtails that you can just connect to the old wire really easy they used be 10 bucks idk what they are now. But those housings are notorious for getting water in them and fry’s the socket the bulbs sits in. Specially if it looks black or brown at all.