Variable Flasher Speed
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Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Hazleton VA
Variable Flasher Speed
Hi all,
I am having an issue with the flasher speed when either of the right or left flashers is on.
#1 The side markers lights on either side are out.
#2 All the other bulbs have been replaced (not sure if they are regular or HD bulbs). They are not LED's.
#3 Issue is for either side
Some times when I turn the flasher on, the the all the lights as well as the indicator on the instrument cluster will flash very quickly. If I leave the flasher on sometimes it will stay flashing quickly and other times it will slow down to a more normal pace. I can switch the flasher to the other side, and the speed will follow a similar pattern. Also, the flashers will again speed up. This similar flashing also occurs with the hazards activating all the lights at once.
I did clean the g101 and g102 grounds and saw no change. I have not cleaned the ground for the rear lights yet and I am planning on.
From searching I haven't seen anyone else post about a similar problem and wanted to turn to you all to see if you have any suggestions.
I honestly don't think the burned out side markers are causing this issue ... Any suggestions?
I am having an issue with the flasher speed when either of the right or left flashers is on.
#1 The side markers lights on either side are out.
#2 All the other bulbs have been replaced (not sure if they are regular or HD bulbs). They are not LED's.
#3 Issue is for either side
Some times when I turn the flasher on, the the all the lights as well as the indicator on the instrument cluster will flash very quickly. If I leave the flasher on sometimes it will stay flashing quickly and other times it will slow down to a more normal pace. I can switch the flasher to the other side, and the speed will follow a similar pattern. Also, the flashers will again speed up. This similar flashing also occurs with the hazards activating all the lights at once.
I did clean the g101 and g102 grounds and saw no change. I have not cleaned the ground for the rear lights yet and I am planning on.
From searching I haven't seen anyone else post about a similar problem and wanted to turn to you all to see if you have any suggestions.
I honestly don't think the burned out side markers are causing this issue ... Any suggestions?
Thread Starter
Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 43
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From: Hazleton VA
Just to bump my own question: I still haven't resolved this issue.
I went through and replaced the sidemarker lights that were out, cleaned all the turn signal signal sockets, and verified all the bulbs worked.
I also pulled the two front harness-to-frame ground connectors, cleaned all the pins, and cleaned the mounting areas.
No changes in the variability of the flasher speed ... Any suggestions?
I went through and replaced the sidemarker lights that were out, cleaned all the turn signal signal sockets, and verified all the bulbs worked.
I also pulled the two front harness-to-frame ground connectors, cleaned all the pins, and cleaned the mounting areas.
No changes in the variability of the flasher speed ... Any suggestions?
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Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 606
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From: Long Island
You mentioned that the car doesn't currently have LEDs. Did it ever? I ask because after I installed switchbacks and resistors, the resistors melted through some wiring and other plastic goodies near the lights. I removed the resistors and installed Radio Flyer's harness to resolve the issue. it didn't... Turns out that there was a short occurring on the d/s blinker/DRL harness that I missed. I cleaned it all up and haven't had a problem since.
Might be worth a look.
Might be worth a look.
