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As does the TR8.=C2=A0 Heck even the TR250 has separate flashers for the t=
urn and hazard lamps.=C2=A0 Since the turn signals only work when the key i=
s ON but the hazards must work regardless they get their power from differe=
nt sources.=C2=A0 Using two flasher units simplifies the wiring.
As I recall the turn signal flasher is mounted behind the instrument panel =
and the hazard flasher is in the passenger footwell, but I might have that =
reversed.
Standard troubleshooting procedures apply.=C2=A0 If both sides are acting t=
he same way look at the parts of the circuit that are common to both.=C2=A0=
That would be the flasher and the hazard switch (since the hazard switch c=
onnects the lamps to either circuit).=C2=A0 A dodgy contact in that switch =
can cause these symptoms.=C2=A0 The turn signals draw their power from the =
same fuse as the wipers so if the wipers work the fuse is good.
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Dave=20
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-----Original Message-----
From: Geo Hahn <ahwahneetr@gmail.com>
To: Jim Henningsen <trguy75@gmail.com>
Cc: Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sat, May 23, 2020 9:42 pm
Subject: Re: [TR] TR7/TR8 blinker question
Jaguars of the same vintage used separate flasher units for the turn signal=
s and the hazard lights (same bulbs of course).
Just something to consider if you haven't checked.
On Sat, May 23, 2020 at 4:33 PM Jim Henningsen <trguy75@gmail.com> wrote:
Low mileage (18k) 81 TR8.=C2=A0 Hasn't been run much.=C2=A0 Beginning my re=
gular
exercise schedule on the car and notice the blinkers are working
intermittently on both sides. Four way flasher work perfectly.=C2=A0 When b=
linker
does come on it is not a consistent pattern like the flashers.=C2=A0 Three =
fast
blinks two slow=C2=A0 then nothing.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 Right now in garage I'm ge=
tting nothing.
I'm thinking it is an electrical=C2=A0 connection or contact point.=C2=A0 A=
ny
recommendations on best place to start.=C2=A0 All four bulbs working on fla=
shers
and other lights work too.=C2=A0=20
Thanks,
Jim Henningsen
61 TR3A
62 TR4
75 TR6
81 TR8
82 Jeep CJ8 (Looking for a new home)=20
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<div> <font size="3">As does the TR8. Heck even the TR250 has separate
flashers for the turn and hazard lamps. Since the turn signals only work
when the key is ON but the hazards must work regardless they get their power
from different sources. Using two flasher units simplifies the wiring.<br>
</font></div>
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<div><font size="3">As I recall the turn signal flasher is mounted behind the
instrument panel and the hazard flasher is in the passenger footwell, but I
might have that reversed.</font></div>
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</font></div>
<div><font size="3">Standard troubleshooting procedures apply. If both
sides are acting the same way look at the parts of the circuit that are common
to both. That would be the flasher and the hazard switch (since the
hazard switch connects the lamps to either circuit). A dodgy contact in
that switch can cause these symptoms. The turn signals draw their power
from the same fuse as the wipers so if the wipers work the fuse is
good.</font><br>
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</div>
<div style="clear:both"><font size="4">Dave </font><br>
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From: Geo Hahn <ahwahneetr@gmail.com><br>
To: Jim Henningsen <trguy75@gmail.com><br>
Cc: Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net><br>
Sent: Sat, May 23, 2020 9:42 pm<br>
Subject: Re: [TR] TR7/TR8 blinker question<br>
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<div dir="ltr">Jaguars of the same vintage used separate flasher units for the
turn signals and the hazard lights (same bulbs of course).
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<div>Just something to consider if you haven't checked.</div>
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mileage (18k) 81 TR8. Hasn't been run much. Beginning my regular<br
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exercise schedule on the car and notice the blinkers are working<br
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intermittently on both sides. Four way flasher work perfectly. When
blinker<br clear="none">
does come on it is not a consistent pattern like the flashers. Three
fast<br clear="none">
blinks two slow then nothing. Right now in garage I'm
getting nothing.<br clear="none">
I'm thinking it is an electrical connection or contact point.
Any<br clear="none">
recommendations on best place to start. All four bulbs working on
flashers<br clear="none">
and other lights work too. <br clear="none">
Thanks,<br clear="none">
Jim Henningsen<br clear="none">
61 TR3A<br clear="none">
62 TR4<br clear="none">
75 TR6<br clear="none">
81 TR8<br clear="none">
82 Jeep CJ8 (Looking for a new home) <br clear="none">
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