Blinkers on the blink

Includes wiring and battery, generating system, starting system,
ignition system, windscreen wipers, lighting system and instruments and gauges.

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parisian62
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Blinkers on the blink

Post by parisian62 »

My blinkers have decided to work sometimes and sometimes not...

Flasher can? Bad earth? Where would you start looking...?
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Re: Blinkers on the blink

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Probably start with the earths, then the flasher can. Failing that check the indicator assembly in the column.
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Re: Blinkers on the blink

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my ute did that not long after I got it licenced 6 years ago - replaced the flasher can and hasn't played up since :thumbsup:
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Re: Blinkers on the blink

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My FB was notorious for it. The clutch pedal return bump stop is right near the flasher can, and the "thump" of the pedal used to slowly loosen the flasher can wiring plug. I ended up giving the flasher can pins a slight bend to hold them tighter into the plug... no dramas since.

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Re: Blinkers on the blink

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thanks guys :thumbsup:
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