"If there is greater resistance either with bad bulbs (more bulbs as
trailers), connections, etc, then it heats
more quickly causing faster switching."
Close, But........
Greater resistance as in bad grounds, bad bulbs, etc will cause less
current flow which would cause the bi-metallic spring to heat slower, thus
flash slower.
More bulbs, as in trailer lights, or higher wattage bulbs will cause more
current flow, thus heating the Bi-metallic spring faster, causing a quicker
flash rate.
-----Original Message-----
From Peter C. [mailto:nosimport at mailbag.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2000 7:51 AM
To: Duinhoven_Hans@emc.com; cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com;
spridgets@autox.team.net; mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: Turn signal blinking
Charles,
Hans is correct that the problem is likely connectors, if the bulbs
all
work. These flashers have a bi-metallic spring which when energized heats
up and opens and closes the circuit. If there is greater resistance either
with bad bulbs (more bulbs as trailers), connections, etc, then it heats
more quickly causing faster switching.
Peter C
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At 09:03 AM 4/5/2000 , Duinhoven_Hans@emc.com wrote:
>Looks like the problem I've been troubleshooting last friday on my brothers
>Midget.
>Probable the left ones are the poorest performers.
>Check your contacts especially grounds:
>Central on the inside trunk rear panel
>Depends of the front ground points - my brothers '66 Midget had faulty
>contacts on the bullet connectors just behind the grille under the bonnet
>catch.
>
>Good luck.
>
>Hans
Subject: Turn signal blinking
>Good morning lists:
>What would cause the left and right turn signals to bling at significantly
>different intervals? Left is much faster than the right. The hazard light
>seems to be working properly, and blinks at an appropriate rate. There are
>no other electrical rpoblems of which I am aware, with the excpetion of non
>functioning reverse indicators and one license plate illuminator broken.
>
>Also, where is the blinker unit located on a '74 Midget?
Follow the sound.
Can it be replaced (if need be) with a modern generic blinker unit?
Yes.
>Regards,
>Charles
>'74 Midget
>'68 Sprite
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