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Hazard warning switches
chrisg - 1/2/09 at 10:02 PM

Bear with me I know nowt about electrickery.

Are the works for the hazard warning in the switch it's self or elsewhere?

I'm wondering if i can just get a switch I like the look of, or do I need matching "Gubbins" from the car?

Ta

Chris


stevebubs - 1/2/09 at 10:10 PM

depends on the switch

Normally you'll need at least a flasher relay.

I can recommend the Haynes Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems Manual...


chris_smith - 1/2/09 at 10:11 PM

im the same chris have no idea but my recent post might help you link

chris


iiyama - 1/2/09 at 10:12 PM

if you have a proper hazard switch then some of the circuit is contained within it. Youll also need a hazard relay.

If you have a Savage switch then the circuit is a little more complicated due to the internals of the switch. Seems there is two or three ways to put this circuit together, but youll still need a hazard relay!


chrisg - 1/2/09 at 10:13 PM

Would this be in addition to the indicator flasher relay?

I'm looking at the MX5 switch

cheers

Chris


iiyama - 1/2/09 at 10:15 PM

I have a flasher relay, hazard relay, Sierra indicator stalk and a Savage hazard switch. Managed to put it all together with no diodes and it all seem so work! Others have Diodes to stop feedback.