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02-23-2019, 08:47 PM | #1 |
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Turn signal problems
Signalstat 900, cowl lights, stop lights turn signals. This is the set up. The turn signals work great if the brakes are not applied. The flasher hesitates and comes back to operation slowly when the brakes are applied with the bulbs never lightning fully. Why would this be? The system is 6 volt positive ground with a generator with electronic cutout and Tom W voltage regulator.
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02-23-2019, 09:15 PM | #2 |
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Re: Turn signal problems
So it seems the turns and brakes work normal, they just don't work well together ?
I'll assume you're using a 535 flasher. Have you tried another/different one? The old ones are the best, the new ones are pretty much junk. |
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02-23-2019, 09:28 PM | #3 |
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Re: Turn signal problems
Not sure how your car is wired.
You also didn't state if this is a new problem and they were previously working correctly, or if this is a new install you are trying to get working. Attached are the original Signal Stat wiring diagrams. You will need a Signal Stat 904 or 905 to use the same bulbs for turn and stop. Hope this helps. |
02-23-2019, 09:40 PM | #4 |
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Re: Turn signal problems
This is not a new problem, there were a lot more important things to address when I got the car, but it is now time to address this issue. I have tried a couple of different flashers (535) with no change.
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02-24-2019, 11:14 AM | #5 |
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Re: Turn signal problems
Weak battery? Does the problem go away when the generator is charging? Could also be bad terminal connections between voltage supply and X terminal at the flasher. Best place to connect the fuse is at the generator side of the firewall junction box. Use a B-crimper or solder terminals at the wire ends to prevent corrosion.
What's happening is the opposite brake lamp draws about 3 amps, which will reduce available voltage from the battery alone, but should work ok with your regulated generator in operation. Just keep at fast idle while sitting at stop lights. |
02-24-2019, 03:15 PM | #6 |
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02-24-2019, 05:34 PM | #7 |
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Re: Turn signal problems
I use the same setup as you [ except the electronic cutout ]with no issues.
Have had some flasher issues, old NOS unit solved the problems. A poor connection could well be the problem too. The Signal-stat 900 is a good unit. The unit itself should be grounded, I use a ground wire. |
02-24-2019, 09:21 PM | #8 |
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Re: Turn signal problems
It appears your brake switch might be the culprit. Your explanation of how everything works fine until you engage the brake switch says to me the brake switch has a high resistance connection. This condition is drawing down the voltage thereby preventing the flasher to work properly and dimming the lights. I would install a new brake switch. If you have a properly working voltage regulator, the directionals with the brake switch on should all work at idle. If your brake switch is okay then I would try to adjust the voltage regulator output at idle.
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02-24-2019, 09:27 PM | #9 |
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Re: Turn signal problems
Do you have LED brake lights?
They will reduce the current draw a considerable amount and might be the answer to your problem. |
02-25-2019, 10:14 AM | #10 | |
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Re: Turn signal problems
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10 CP (10W) bulbs in the cowl lamps may be enough to drive the 535 flasher, but idk. |
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02-25-2019, 02:42 PM | #11 |
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Re: Turn signal problems
The 10 CP bulbs will allow the 535 to work.
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02-25-2019, 08:00 PM | #12 |
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Re: Turn signal problems
No, I don't have LED brake lights. Would a combination of LED brake lights and regular cowl bulbs create enough resistance to allow the 535 flasher to work? If it would work, it would be a simple and elegant solution.
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02-26-2019, 12:18 AM | #13 |
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Re: Turn signal problems
There is an electronic - solid state - turn signal switch that does exactly what you are looking for that runs on 6V or 12V, LED or incandescent, works both brake and turn signal lights correctly, and is automatic self-cancelling. It's a higher-priced system but well worth the investment because being modern solid state it is literally set-and-forget. All the wiring + the SS module are easily hidden out of sight. I purchased the toggle switch version a few years ago.
@ http://www.turnswitch.com/Turnsignal.htm |
02-26-2019, 07:55 AM | #14 | |
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Nope. Change the cowls to 10CP [ I can't remember the bulb number but there was a list here recently] and then it'll work. The front turns will be brighter too. |
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02-26-2019, 09:40 AM | #15 | |
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The vendors sell a 10CP bulb (actually 10 watts) that is the brightest bulb that will fit in the cowl lamp housing. 10W @ 6V is 1.67A, which may or may not draw enough current through the flasher heater to make it operate. |
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