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09-26-2023, 10:46 PM | #1 |
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turn indicator lights
Hi, I have searched lots of threads here about installing indicator lights but I still can't find a wiring diagram or any suggestion as to where is the best place for the flasher unit. I have a 29 RPU.
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09-27-2023, 03:07 AM | #2 |
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Re: turn indicator lights
"YNZ yesterday parts" may have a solution for you
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09-27-2023, 05:52 AM | #3 |
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Re: turn indicator lights
I use 2 plastic ties and mount it under the dash on top of steering column.
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09-27-2023, 06:53 AM | #4 |
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Re: turn indicator lights
Wiring diagrams are here: https://cedarcreekas.org/TechTopics/...Collection.pdf
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09-27-2023, 10:41 AM | #5 |
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Re: turn indicator lights
The turn signal indicator lights on my Victoria are wired direct to each brake light at the rear of the car, they both come on when the brakes are applied, otherwise they flash independently when the turn signal switch is activated.
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09-27-2023, 01:37 PM | #6 |
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09-27-2023, 02:26 PM | #7 | |
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Re: turn indicator lights
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09-27-2023, 02:56 PM | #8 |
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Re: turn indicator lights
I have a 900 unit, Bratton's part #18730.
The second to last page of the document posted by NKaminar says: "Hook the battery back up and you'll have flashing turn signals,--with the cowl lights on or off." The info sheets that Bratton's shows online doesn't say COWL, just "...with the lights on or off." The cowl lights on my car only operate as turn signals. Is there a way to keep the parking light function and turn signal as well?
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09-27-2023, 03:14 PM | #9 |
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David, yes there is. You need a dual filament socket and bulb. See https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...6486&cat=41723 or https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...6485&cat=41723
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09-27-2023, 03:24 PM | #10 |
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Thank you! The cowl lights are very visible to other drivers, and I've mourned losing them to have turn signals.
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09-27-2023, 07:11 PM | #11 |
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Re: turn indicator lights
Carry extra bulbs or use LED bulbs. The LEDs last a lot longer.
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09-28-2023, 01:56 AM | #12 |
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Re: turn indicator lights
Here is what I have:
Left turn | Fog lights | Bright beams | Right turn
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10-02-2023, 09:28 PM | #13 |
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Re: turn indicator lights
Thanks Guys for your answers - some great wiring diagrams there. But on my 29 Roadster Pickup there does not seem to be any convenient place to install the flasher unit. There is not enough room under the kick panels. Under the gas tank would seem to be a good place but there is no shelf or flange there to put it on. Maybe I should just glue it there?
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10-02-2023, 10:24 PM | #14 |
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Re: turn indicator lights
Double stick floral tape it anywhere it is convenient to run wires to.
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10-02-2023, 10:27 PM | #15 |
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Re: turn indicator lights
Just use some double-sided sticky tape and attach to the bottom of the fuel tank.
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10-02-2023, 10:32 PM | #16 |
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Re: turn indicator lights
Other people have mentioned using a bracket and rare earth (neodymium) magnets to secure it out of the way without drilling any holes. This has been used for a variety of electronic devices. Be careful with these magnets. They can be fatal if swallowed by a child or dog. I’ve bought them at Horrible Fright, although they didn’t know what neodymium or rare earth meant, they just called them magnets.
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10-03-2023, 12:34 AM | #17 |
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Re: turn indicator lights
If you can find a plastic 35mm film cannister the flasher will fit inside and you can screw the cannister to the kick panel. Worked for me but that was 20 years ago when they were plentiful....
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