Neon - rapidly blinking turn signal - diagnosis?

Does anyone know what might be wrong with the
right turn signal in my '96 Plymouth Neon.

When I activate the right-turn signal lever, the dashboard signal flashes
more much rapidly than normal. Outside, the right front turn signal light
also flashes more rapidly -- but the rear exterior turn signal light
doesn't flash at all.

This problem has never occurred before -- and seems to have developed
"overnight." (Actually, I noticed it when I picked up my car today from
the underground garage where I keep it. It's been about a month since I
drove it.)

The left turn signals are all working normally (inside and outside).

I have to take the car in for its annual inspection. But before I do, I'd
like to have an idea about what might be wrong with the turn signal -- and
how much it might cost to fix it.

I'll be taking it to a Jeep/Chrysler/Dodge dealership in Manhattan -- and
I'm sure they'll charge me "top dollar" for anything that needs to be
fixed.

So I'd appreciate hearing any comments that might be helpful in this
situation.

Thanks.

-- Felicia

The rear bulb is burned out. Replace it and the signal will flash normally
again.

"Neon96" > wrote in message
lkaboutautos.com...
> Does anyone know what might be wrong with the
> right turn signal in my '96 Plymouth Neon.
>
> When I activate the right-turn signal lever, the dashboard signal flashes
> more much rapidly than normal. Outside, the right front turn signal light
> also flashes more rapidly -- but the rear exterior turn signal light
> doesn't flash at all.
>
> This problem has never occurred before -- and seems to have developed
> "overnight." (Actually, I noticed it when I picked up my car today from
> the underground garage where I keep it. It's been about a month since I
> drove it.)
>
> The left turn signals are all working normally (inside and outside).
>
> I have to take the car in for its annual inspection. But before I do, I'd
> like to have an idea about what might be wrong with the turn signal -- and
> how much it might cost to fix it.
>
> I'll be taking it to a Jeep/Chrysler/Dodge dealership in Manhattan -- and
> I'm sure they'll charge me "top dollar" for anything that needs to be
> fixed.
>
> So I'd appreciate hearing any comments that might be helpful in this
> situation.
>
> Thanks.
>
> -- Felicia
>

> The rear bulb is burned out. Replace it and the signal will flash
normally
> again.
>
I expect you are right, but on my VW Golf, a new bulb did not help; the
bulb holder was defective. I didn't feel like spending $50 for a
replacement so I put some solder on the bulb to make it thicker. It then
made good contact contact. Alls well that ends well.