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RE: turn signal switcher - TR3A

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Subject: RE: turn signal switcher - TR3A
From: "Randall Young" <Ryoung@navcomtech.com>
Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2004 22:36:34 -0700
> The turn signal indicator on my 60 TR3A is intermittent even though
> the turn signal itself is working properly.  The flasher sounds a
> little "weaker" when the internal indicator does not work.  I am
> assuming the flasher is tired.
>
> Given I have not had a car with a positive ground in 20 years, can
> anyone tell me if I need to buy a Lucas flasher, or will any 3 prong
> flasher work?

It's not the ground polarity that flashers care about ... but most 3 prong
flashers will not work properly with the way the warning lamp on the dash is
wired.  A Tridon EL13 will, but it will cost you more than a proper Lucas
flasher will.

Randall





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