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posted on 11/6/17 at 02:54 PM Reply With Quote
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Hi just had a mot test Friday the tester told me the flashers do not flash quick enough, has anyone got any ideas please to sort, many thanks.
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posted on 11/6/17 at 03:23 PM Reply With Quote
Get a fixed rate electronic flasher relay from the Bay of E.

Similar to this 3 pin unit. Ebay number 172692254228




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posted on 11/6/17 at 03:54 PM Reply With Quote
Did he check the indicators with the engine running? Might also be worth checking the charging rate?
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posted on 11/6/17 at 04:06 PM Reply With Quote
Hi yes he did check with engine running, the charge rate is a bit low 12.5 volts so my next job to check alternator charge or fit new one, thanks.
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posted on 11/6/17 at 05:45 PM Reply With Quote
You'll probably find that with the charging rate corrected the indicators will work correctly
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posted on 11/6/17 at 07:21 PM Reply With Quote
At 12.5 v it isn't actually charging at all , low battery voltage and a slight high resistance in the lamp unit earth are enough to slow the flashers down.
An electronic flasher unit will fix it but fix the alternator and check for voltage drops in the wiring.

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posted on 12/6/17 at 08:42 AM Reply With Quote
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Hi thanks for the help first thing will do is fit new alternator, fully charge battery and take it from there, regards.
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