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Turn Signal Question

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by DanStew, Jun 26, 2008.

  1. DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    I got all my wires chased for the rear lights and turn signals. My issue now is the flash bulb. I am gonig to repalce it. Right now my setup is I am only running the tail lights, no front turn or parking lights. So with this setup my flasher is really really slow and it is heating up good. I would like to know fi there is a differnt flashbulb to work better with a two light setup? Also i am using a 3 rong flashrelay, if i just do not hookup the pilot "P" terminal (which goes to the bulb in the assembly, can i just use a 2 prong flashbulb?
     
    DanStew, Jun 26, 2008
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  2. 97XJ_95YJ

    97XJ_95YJ I hate torx bolts

    What type of turn signal kit are you using?
     
    97XJ_95YJ, Jun 26, 2008
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  3. DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    It is a chieftain. I have to get the switch to ground. I do not have my pilot lamp working. That may fix the thing.. Still ahve to get a new flasher this one is beat.
     
    DanStew, Jun 26, 2008
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  4. CJjunk

    CJjunk < Fulltime 4x4

    Isn't there usually a flasher relay for the turn signals and another for the e flashers?
     
    CJjunk, Jun 27, 2008
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  5. DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    Not for this unit, it uses a single flash bulb, there are differnt types that use the 2 bulb setup.
     
    DanStew, Jun 27, 2008
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  6. CJjunk

    CJjunk < Fulltime 4x4

    I'm gonna follow this thread closely because I have a good working self cancelling Spartan and want one that has buildt in flashers. They just seem to be cleaner installed, less to go wrong.
     
    CJjunk, Jun 27, 2008
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  7. DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    WEll i got it all working, but the flash is slow. It works fine but just slower than what i am used to. Oh well, not like i need signals in hyper drive :)
     
    DanStew, Jun 27, 2008
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  8. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    The more resistance in the circuit (ie fewer bulbs), the slower it flashes. I'd guess you are flashing too few bulbs. Maybe an electronic flasher would work better?

    (Don't know of a source - maybe someone here does).
     
    timgr, Jun 27, 2008
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  9. DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    I saw the electronic flasher, but didnt get it. I guess i could put a resister inline.
     
    DanStew, Jun 27, 2008
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  10. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    In parallel. But yes, a resistor might do it.

    Measure the current through the turn signal circuit and figure the resistance of the bulbs. Then put maybe that much resistance in parallel to double the current.
     
    timgr, Jun 27, 2008
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