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modelamike · 11-18-2014, 09:25 PM

Do not know all of the details but a friend installed turn signals on this Model A. He says that the signals work fine(blink) when the engine is off but as soon as the engine starts the signals will no longer blink but just stay on. Any body else have this problem or maybe know a reason.

Jerry in Shasta · 11-18-2014, 09:50 PM

Sounds like a bad flasher unit. Get a heavy duty unit, one with a relay inside.
JB

Patrick L. · 11-19-2014, 10:46 AM

What kind of lights is he using ? What is/are the CP or wattage ? How many lights is he using ? Which flasher is he using ? What voltage is he using ?

CarlG · 11-19-2014, 12:32 PM

Had that problem once, just changed the flasher, actually with a cheapie. worked fine.

Randy in ca · 11-19-2014, 05:51 PM

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If you happen to have LED bulbs, you likely need a "no load" flasher. See this thread:

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11-18-2014, 09:25 PM	#1
modelamike Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 1	Trouble with turn signals Do not know all of the details but a friend installed turn signals on this Model A. He says that the signals work fine(blink) when the engine is off but as soon as the engine starts the signals will no longer blink but just stay on. Any body else have this problem or maybe know a reason.

11-18-2014, 09:50 PM	#2
Jerry in Shasta Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: (Old)Shasta (Redding) CA Posts: 385	Re: Trouble with turn signals Sounds like a bad flasher unit. Get a heavy duty unit, one with a relay inside. JB

11-19-2014, 10:46 AM	#3
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Trouble with turn signals What kind of lights is he using ? What is/are the CP or wattage ? How many lights is he using ? Which flasher is he using ? What voltage is he using ?

11-19-2014, 12:32 PM	#4
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Trouble with turn signals Had that problem once, just changed the flasher, actually with a cheapie. worked fine. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

11-19-2014, 05:51 PM	#5
Randy in ca Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,645	Re: Trouble with turn signals Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If you happen to have LED bulbs, you likely need a "no load" flasher. See this thread: https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=142198