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Smitty · 06-24-2011, 05:14 PM

I have a signal-stat directional light and flasher switch in my coupe.
I am seeing a faint red light on the switch that is on all the time unless I disconnect power.
I am guessing that is not normal..? Could there be a short somewhere?

Thanks, Steve

Colorado Greg · 06-24-2011, 05:51 PM

It is actually a problem with the flasher. All that I can seem to find are normally closed (which is why the light is on) and you need a normally open flasher. This is not a problem on a car where the electrical system is switched, but on a model A, everything is always hot. I solved the problem by removing the bulb in the signal stat since you can't see it anyway.

hardtimes · 06-24-2011, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Smitty

I have a signal-stat directional light and flasher switch in my coupe.
I am seeing a faint red light on the switch that is on all the time unless I disconnect power.
I am guessing that is not normal..? Could there be a short somewhere?

Thanks, Steve

Smitty,
Not necessarily a 'short', but a slight drain for sure! It depends on HOW/WHERE you have it hooked up...for a power source. Only you know that. For instance, if you have it hooked to a 'switched' source(that is..toggle or ignition switch, it can be turned off. But, if you somehow connected it to the connector box in the ctr of the cowl...I believe that that is HOT all the time

1931 flamingo · 06-24-2011, 06:50 PM

Had the same problem with mine, ist stalk was a no name, junk. had problems with light on with the 2nd one also, repl'd flasher, same problem. Finally got one from Snyder's and a flasher recepticle and flasher, viola, no more problems! The last one was a signal-stat.
Paul in CT

Smitty · 06-24-2011, 09:51 PM

I have had this unit in the car for quite some time and I dont recall seeing the light on before...but it is hot with the key off. I seem to also recall it perhaps when there is a bad bulb in the system.
Perhaps need to relocate to a non power spot in the system.

Smitty · 06-25-2011, 12:25 PM

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Problem was in the flasher, even though it was still working fine it must have had a short.
Changed the flasher and problem solved.

06-24-2011, 05:14 PM	#1
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Boston North Shore Posts: 753	Signal-Stat I have a signal-stat directional light and flasher switch in my coupe. I am seeing a faint red light on the switch that is on all the time unless I disconnect power. I am guessing that is not normal..? Could there be a short somewhere? Thanks, Steve

06-24-2011, 05:51 PM	#2
Colorado Greg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Littleton, Colorado Posts: 241	Re: Signal-Stat It is actually a problem with the flasher. All that I can seem to find are normally closed (which is why the light is on) and you need a normally open flasher. This is not a problem on a car where the electrical system is switched, but on a model A, everything is always hot. I solved the problem by removing the bulb in the signal stat since you can't see it anyway. __________________ "Betsy doesn't leak oil - she just marks her spot"

06-24-2011, 06:50 PM	#4
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,428	Re: Signal-Stat Had the same problem with mine, ist stalk was a no name, junk. had problems with light on with the 2nd one also, repl'd flasher, same problem. Finally got one from Snyder's and a flasher recepticle and flasher, viola, no more problems! The last one was a signal-stat. Paul in CT

06-24-2011, 09:51 PM	#5
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Boston North Shore Posts: 753	Re: Signal-Stat I have had this unit in the car for quite some time and I dont recall seeing the light on before...but it is hot with the key off. I seem to also recall it perhaps when there is a bad bulb in the system. Perhaps need to relocate to a non power spot in the system.

06-25-2011, 12:25 PM	#6
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Boston North Shore Posts: 753	Re: Signal-Stat Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Problem was in the flasher, even though it was still working fine it must have had a short. Changed the flasher and problem solved.