bbwales
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| posted on 11/5/09 at 10:19 AM |
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Indicator relay
Hi,
I am in the process of changing my indicators to LED's and was told that a motorcycle flasher relay would be best for this. I have bought one
and on opening the package I find that there are only 2 wires, am I right in thinking that one goes to ignition feed and the other goes to the
indicator switch and that the relay will get its earth through the bulbs?
Thanks for your help.
Regards
Bob
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wilkingj
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| posted on 11/5/09 at 12:39 PM |
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If you are using LED's then there is not enough loading to make a std car flasher flash slowly enough to meet the SVA / IVA spec.
I think its either Premier wiring, or SVC do a flasher that is not load dependant.
I would use that. (Give them a ring and ask - try Premier first, as I think its them)
Or, you will have to fit resistive loads to the system to make up enough load to flash at the correct rate.
IF you make up resistive loads, make sure you have plenty of air around them (on on heat sinks in free air), as they get hot, and could cause a fire
if wrapped in the loom or not well ventilated.
Best to get the right flasher unit and do the job correctly first time.
Last thing, if you use LED's then check your lights are working more often than with a normal car bulb, as the flash rate changes (usually
faster) when one of the bulbs pop. This will NOT happen with a rate regulated flasher. So check the leds are working regularly, as you wont spot it
when sitting in the car.
If you want to use a suitable bike one, I think you may still have the loading problem, but just at a different rate.
Easier to fit the right type of flasher in the first place., even if its more expensive.
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2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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bbwales
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| posted on 11/5/09 at 12:42 PM |
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Hi,
Thank you for that.
Bob
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splitrivet
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| posted on 11/5/09 at 01:12 PM |
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I used one of these works a treat
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-Pin-Electronic-LED-Flasher-Blinker-Fix-Turn-Signal_W0QQitemZ160328045183QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?h
ash=item160328045183&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50
Cheers,
Bob
[Edited on 11/5/09 by splitrivet]
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Vindi_andy
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| posted on 11/5/09 at 02:33 PM |
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Bob,
Good to meet u at stoneleigh.
Car builder soultions do an electronic flasher relay spefically for LED indicators or as has been said and as I have doine you can fit dropper
resistors in paralell with your LED indicators.
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bbwales
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| posted on 11/5/09 at 03:28 PM |
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Hi Andy,
Was good to meet you too and I enjoyed our chat.
I have bought the relay from Premier Wiring Solutions and will have it fitted tomorrow night the post being favourable.
Thanks all for your help.
Regards
Bob
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Hellfire
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| posted on 11/5/09 at 04:04 PM |
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We have a combination of LED's and Standard bulb's also with indicator buzzer...
What you need is a unit that can accomodate any load 1W to 100W without affecting the flash-rate. Search for a Motek/Acumen Mini Indicator Relay.
Typical Flasher Relays work ok - until you put the Hazards on. Which with a load of up to 100W it will struggle. It's two wires one in then
another to the circuit. EASY!
This was the one we got - a bit pricey but idiot-proof! 
Steve
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