speedyxjs
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posted on 28/1/10 at 07:47 PM |
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Are hazard relays different to indicator relays?
Having completed my steering column transplant, i have started on the re-wiring.
I had a mini 2 pin indicator relay wired for the indicators and a 3 pin relay for the hazards. The 2 pin relay was clicking when the indicators were
operated but lights weren't flashing (only sending 0.1 volts . I thought the relay was knackered so i brought a 3 pin one on ebay and rewired
the relay socket. Problem is, i put the hazard relay in to check it works but all it does is blow the (10a) fuse.
Are indicator and hazard relays different?
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daniel mason
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posted on 28/1/10 at 08:17 PM |
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how have you wired (connected) the hazzard relay?
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ashg
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posted on 28/1/10 at 08:25 PM |
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i have only got one 3pin relay for hazards and indicators.
the way mine works is the relay creates the flash then the sierra stalks direct the current to either the left or right hand side. when you turn the
hazards on it sends current to both sides.
im guessing you are not using stalks?
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speedyxjs
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posted on 28/1/10 at 08:39 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by ashg
i have only got one 3pin relay for hazards and indicators.
the way mine works is the relay creates the flash then the sierra stalks direct the current to either the left or right hand side. when you turn the
hazards on it sends current to both sides.
im guessing you are not using stalks?
Yes i am, they are the jag ones.
Iv wired the relay the same way as i have the hazards (hazards work fine) Im guessing then that it is the switch at fault.
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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MakeEverything
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posted on 28/1/10 at 09:02 PM |
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Bloody hell, are you still on about relays?
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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speedyxjs
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posted on 28/1/10 at 09:25 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by MakeEverything
Bloody hell, are you still on about relays?
Havnt had much time recently to work on it
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ashg
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posted on 28/1/10 at 09:39 PM |
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put a bulb on the output leg of the relay and earth it to the chassis. if the relay is ok it should flash like the clappers.
Anything With Tits or Wheels Will cost you MONEY!!
Haynes Roadster (Finished)
Exocet (Finished & Sold)
New Project (Started)
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speedyxjs
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posted on 29/1/10 at 03:01 PM |
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^^^ Just been out and done that and it seems the relay is fine. I also wired up a different switch so see if that is at fault but it made no
difference so the switch is fine.
Just thinking out loud, could it be the fact that i have 2 fuses (one to the ignition switch and one just before the indicator relay)?
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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rusty nuts
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posted on 29/1/10 at 08:15 PM |
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Classic Mini used 2 relays, one for the indicators and the second was for hazard lights are using Jag switch's it might pay to use whatever the
Jag used?
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