cmalc
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posted on 1/6/07 at 07:01 PM |
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Indicator speed
Hello
I have just been completing the wiring on my Indy. I seem to have a problem with the indicator speed. They seem to be flashing very fast. If I put
the hazards on the seem to flash at the "normal " speed.
Can anyone help? I think it might be something to do with the total bulb wattage but I am not sure. My front stalks are only rated to 10w instead of
the normal 21w for indicators. I have used the flasher relay from the donor car so maybe it is expecting 21w from the front stalks rather than the
10w? I tried just connecting a 21w bulb and this seemed to cure the problem. Unfortunatly the stalks will not take the 21w bulb.... So the question
is is there a different relay I should fit? Can I buy "small" 21 watt bulbs to fit the stalks? Do I need to buy new stalks? Or am I
just being stupid and missing something?
PS sorry for all the questions )
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Ketchup
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posted on 1/6/07 at 07:04 PM |
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tis a wattage problem, i had the same prob as using bike front indicators etc, i just fitted 1 more 10w bulb in line (covered in tape) with the side
repeaters on each side
[Edited on 1/6/07 by Ketchup]
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esn163
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posted on 1/6/07 at 07:10 PM |
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Hi
we had a similar problem with LED indicators. Originally we solved this by adding extra bulbs into the circuit but eventually switched the relay to
one of these to tidy up the wiring. The wiring is slightly
different (IIRC the relay doesn't need earthing) but you get full instructions so it's not too hard to fit.
Not exactly locost but does the job nicely. You might want to check that your bulbs aren't too high wattage for the relay but according to VWPs
description they should be fine.
HTH
Ed
[Edited on 1/6/07 by esn163]
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Jon Ison
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posted on 1/6/07 at 07:20 PM |
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That what I used for mine, think i paid £6.95 on ebay.
Works fine.
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Agriv8
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posted on 1/6/07 at 07:42 PM |
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Yup used one of them as well with no problem. I had to move some pins in the relay mounting thingy. but no real hassle.
regards
agriv8
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StevieB
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posted on 1/6/07 at 08:13 PM |
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SVC now sell resistors to put in line when using LED's - a few quid, but worth it to make a neat job of the wiring.
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x_flow57
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posted on 1/6/07 at 08:30 PM |
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Is there a specified/min wattage for indicator bulbs for SVA.
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Dusty
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posted on 2/6/07 at 12:41 AM |
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No specified wattage but E marks are specified and bike ones could be failed. SVA will expect a light output equivalent to a 21 watt bulb.
E1, E1a, E1b, E11 are specified for front indicators. Vehicle Wiring Products may be able to help out with suitable size 21 watt bulbs.
[Edited on 2/6/07 by Dusty]
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cmalc
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posted on 2/6/07 at 07:42 AM |
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Thanks for the feedback guys. I am sure I can sort it now.
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