Mine are displaying the same syndrome. Looking at the taillight, it is
obvious that there is some kind of short, since the left brake light
flashes feebly in sync with the slow left turn signal. Both bulbs are far
dimmer than the quick-flashing right blinker.
Paul's excellent Spanners website suggests that this could indicate a
poor ground connection, possibly even at the front turn signal. I have
been cleaning connections and have noticed an improvement in blink rate,
but have not eliminated the "crossover" effect yet.
Charles D. Sorkin had this to say:
>Good morning lists:
>
>What would cause the left and right turn signals to bling at significantly
>different intervals? Left is much faster than the right. The hazard light
>seems to be working properly, and blinks at an appropriate rate. There are
>no other electrical rpoblems of which I am aware, with the excpetion of non
>functioning reverse indicators and one license plate illuminator broken.
>
>Also, where is the blinker unit located on a '74 Midget? Can it be replaced
>(if need be) with a modern generic blinker unit?
>
>Regards,
>
>
>Charles
>'74 Midget
>'68 Sprite
>cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com
>Bloomfield, NJ
>"How about we duck inside for a Hen?"
>
>
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
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