You've got to watch it though... the newer electronic flashers
do not all work in older configurations. Most elec. flashers
need a third terminal supplying V+. Our LBC's are mostly two wire (in line)
Paul Tegler wizardz@toad.net http://www.teglerizer.com
----- Original Message -----
From "Ulix Goettsch" <ulix at u.washington.edu>
To: "Guy Weller" <guy@weller-lakes.greatxscape.net>
Cc: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, October 23, 2000 3:51 PM
Subject: Re: Turn indicators
Guy,
most auto parts stores sell replacement ELECTRONIC flasher units. They are
designed to replace your stock one. Through some trial and error, I found
the right one for my Fiat and love it. Regardless of voltage they always
flash the same.
They are about $9.
Ulix
on 10/22/00 2:19 AM, Guy Weller at guy@weller-lakes.greatxscape.net wrote:
> Toby's messages reminded me to ask this one.
> I think that the flasher unit
> (definition: the-little-metal-box-thingie-in-the
> wiring-harness-that-automatically-switches-the-turn-indicator-bulb-cir
> cuits-on-and-off)
> contains either a capacitor or a bi-metal strip.
> Either way, for modern traffic conditions the flashing of the turn
> indicator lights is a bit lazy for my liking, when compared to modern
> cars. For safety reasons I would like a set up that responded more
> instantly to the indicator stalk switch, with a sharper on /off cycle.
> I guess that modern cars use some sort of electronic control circuit.
> Anyone know if there is a circuit that can be built and incorporated
> in place of the standard flasher unit?
>
> Guy
>
>
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