knight
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 posted on 20/6/04 at 10:22 PM |
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fireblade ignition
hi everyone just got back from newark.
ive still got two problems ,how do you wire up a ignition warning lamp for this engine ?ive used the orginal blade clocks and it does not have
ignition warning (i.e the light goes off when the engine starts.
and the other problem was the indictors flash fast as if theres a bulb out but there isnt,im using all l.e.d lamps.they flash normal when i put the
hazards on ,but to fast when indicating left or right
thanks for your help
simon
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alister667
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| posted on 20/6/04 at 11:08 PM |
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Does the oil pressure warning light not come on when in the ignition position then go out (hopefully) when you start the engine? That's what I
use for an iginition light.
I'm not sure about the indicator problem.
http://members.lycos.co.uk/alister667/
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knight
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| posted on 21/6/04 at 12:11 AM |
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yes the oil pressure warning light does work as it should i suppose i could link in another wire from that upto another warning light ? i am right in
saying that the ignition light should be working correctly for the mot as in they will check it
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JoelP
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| posted on 21/6/04 at 07:37 AM |
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what flasher system are you using? is it illegally fast or just annoyingly fast? you could conceal an extra bulb on each side, though the hazards will
slow down too.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 21/6/04 at 07:45 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by knight
and the other problem was the indictors flash fast as if theres a bulb out but there isnt,im using all l.e.d lamps.they flash normal when i put the
hazards on ,but to fast when indicating left or right
Simon,
Most standard indicator units are set up to drive a fixed load, usually 2 x 21W for the main indicators, 1 x 5W for the side repeater, and 1W or 2W
for the panel light. Any variation and the speed will change (this is why they flash faster when a bulb has blown). It may be that the LED
indicators don't provide enough load.
Many modern hazard flasher units are electronic and will flash at a constant rate. This allows them to function even when half the bulbs have been
smashed in a crash.
So, the answer is to use an electronic flasher unit, use bulb indicators, or add resistors (or bulbs) until the lights flash at the correct rate.
cheers,
David
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spunky
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| posted on 21/6/04 at 08:55 AM |
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LED's have a tiny load compared to flament bulbs.
AFAIK there is no requirement at SVA or MOT for an ignition light. I don't have one and it wasn't pointed out at either.
John
The reckless man may not live as long......
But the cautious man does not live at all.....
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knight
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| posted on 21/6/04 at 10:51 AM |
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hi
the flashers flash too fast as in illegal fast blown bulb ,some one was saying to me that you could put a resistor pack in the indicator wiring to get
the correct speed,but that still doesnt explain why they all work fine on the hazard light side of things.
i guess i should start with putting a concealed bulb in somewhere and see what happens
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knight
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| posted on 21/6/04 at 10:53 AM |
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im using the hella type l.e.d lamps at the back all one piece clear,ive also seen them fitted on a red double decker bus !!
cheers
simon
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Hellfire
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| posted on 21/6/04 at 07:48 PM |
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You could always wire a buzzer in line to sap some of that energy thereby slowing down the rate of flash's. Also, it reduces the chance of being
a nuisance to other drivers when you may have inadvertently left them on. Either that or use resistors/or an electronic flasher unit as stated. IMHO
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knight
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| posted on 22/6/04 at 09:10 PM |
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ive run a ignition live to one side of by bulb for ignition warning and then used a link wire from the oil pressure warning light wire as the earth
seems to work at moe ,its not proper i know
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