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The Shop => Electrical => Topic started by: eagle503 on April 13, 2011, 05:18:13 PM

Title: blinker issues
Post by: eagle503 on April 13, 2011, 05:18:13 PM
Blinkers are slow and the side lights don't work with new bulbs any ideas?
hazard lights blink fast turn signals blink slow?
Title: Re: blinker issues
Post by: 83Eagle! on April 13, 2011, 05:24:56 PM
Mine did something similar until I replaced the flasher unit with a more heavy duty one.  I did that when I installed the tow hitch, so it could handle the trailer lights.
Title: Re: blinker issues
Post by: JayRamb on April 13, 2011, 06:23:55 PM
Did you check the blinker fluid?

I couldn't resist, sorry...reminds me of my college days playing pranks on those not so much mechanically inclined.
Title: Re: blinker issues
Post by: jim on April 13, 2011, 07:44:23 PM
I agree - check blinker fluid first, then get a heavy duty flasher. 
Title: Re: blinker issues
Post by: IowaEagle on April 13, 2011, 08:10:03 PM
Blinker flasher is separate from the signal flasher.  Blinker flasher is tucked up in the e-brake mechanism area, usually.  Its not the one in the fuse panel.  Yes a HD flasher is what you need.  I found for SX/4's its better to go with ones rated for at least 6 lights.
Title: Re: blinker issues
Post by: JayRamb on April 14, 2011, 12:38:37 AM
Quote from: IowaEagle on April 13, 2011, 08:10:03 PM
Blinker flasher is separate from the signal flasher.  Blinker flasher is tucked up in the e-brake mechanism area, usually.  Its not the one in the fuse panel.  Yes a HD flasher is what you need.  I found for SX/4's its better to go with ones rated for at least 6 lights.

I should have had one of those in my 97 Olds Cutlass Supreme 2 door. Slow down and it would blink every minute, speed up. real annoying.