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Re: Turn signal problems/overdrive test

Subject: Re: Turn signal problems/overdrive test
From: Randall <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
Date: Sun, 06 Jan 2002 01:53:39 -0800
Cc: Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
References: <BIEGJBNNOJGHOAPCCDKMGEJJKAAA.dbarrans@home.com>
Dave Barrans wrote:
> 
> 1. I have power on the green wire to the turn signal flasher unit. With the
> turn signal in the middle position a dim test lamp on the green-brown wire
> coming out of the flasher, in R or L turn position no lamp.  Does this
> indicate the flasher is bad or do I need to go further?

Sure sounds like a bad flasher to me, assuming it's wired correctly.

> 2. Will the overdrive solenoid move if the engine is not running and the car
> is not moving?  I have power to the solenoid in 2,3 and 4 (test light)
> engine off, ignition on, but the solenoid does not move. Is this normal?

Nope, the solenoid will move (and make a audible click) even with the
engine off and the car stopped.  Most likely, the pull-in contacts
inside the solenoid have failed.  However, it's only serviced as a unit.

Randall

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