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From: Randall Young <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
>
> Not sure if it's sold in the UK, but in the US, a Tridon EL13 will work
> without any changes. However, I've been having trouble with them both
> failing rapidly and refusing to flash at low system voltages (my alternator
> won't keep up with the radiator fan, stereo & high power headlights at hot
> idle), so after the third one in 4 years failed completely, I decided to try
> an old thermal unit. The thermal units are also a lot cheaper, about 1/3
> the price of the electronic ones. And at least the one I got will keep
> flashing down below 11 volts.
Hi Randall,
I never had any problem with the one I fitted, I guess that was in for
about 2 years before we sold the car. Operation at low voltage would be a
concern with any solid state device, and is one of my own reservation about
electronic ignition systems!
Cheers,
Bill.
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