Ross and others....
This tends to happen when the incorrect bulbs are used in the turn signals.
The "draw" on the flasher unit is what causes the bi-metallic strip to heat
up and make and break the circuit, causing the bulbs to flash. If the bulbs
are the incorrect wattage, the draw does not meet the requirements of the
flasher can. When the lights are on, or the wipers working, the amount of
current available to the can changes and will stop the lights flashing if
the bulbs aren't exactly the right ones, even if they do flash when nothing
else is turned on.
Lawrie
British Sportscar Center
"Even an un-scientific-sounding answer can be correct if based on practical
experience"
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> From: RossOvercash <jroverca@tiac.net>
> To: MG List <mgs@autox.team.net>; Adrian Jones
<AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
> Subject: RE: Turn Signal Mystery
> Date: Saturday, February 14, 1998 2:34 AM
>
> Ya know I have recently developed the same problem with my 74B. I have
yet
> to find out what the problem is though, will post when I do.....
>
> Safety Fast !!!
>
> Ross Overcash, 74B, NAMGBR 2-1172, Ayer MA
> http://www.tiac.com/users/jroverca/index.htm
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net]On
> > Behalf Of Adrian Jones
> > Sent: Thursday, February 12, 1998 8:13 PM
> > To: MG
> > Subject: Turn Signal Mystery
> >
> >
> > Hi Folks,
> > Here's an little problem on my Midget. The turn
signals
> > work just fine normally. However, when I turn the lights on (parking
> > lights or headlights), the left turn signal arrow on the dash lights up
> > (but doesn't flash) and the actual turn signal doesn't work anymore(but
> the
> > right one works OK). Anybody got an idea of whats going on, before I
> start
> > poking around?
> > On a more interesting note, I recently noticed that the right
> stalk
> > (windowscreen washer) can be clicked into a position forward! Does
this
> > mean I have overdrive?
> >
> > Happy Motoring,
> >
> > Adrian
> >
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