Indicators

[Dave C]

When turning right both indicators flash, I can hear the relay clicking on and off and the green 'trafficator' lamp on the speedo flashes. All good. 

When turning left both indicators flash, I can hear the relay clicking on and off but the green 'trafficator' lamp on the speedo doesn't flash. 

Any suggestions?

 

[dougbgt6]

Speedo bulb should have a green and red wire connecting it to the rest of the turn left circuit. This likely disconnected. Start at the bulb and trace it back, there should be a dual bullet connector possibly near the directional switch. (Right is green and white).

[Dave C]

Thanks Doug, I'll take a look at it tomorrow all being well and report back....

[Dave C]

Fixed it.

A PO had fitted LEDs. The Trafficator circuit doesn't like LEDs.

I fitted an original style bulb and all is now well, if slightly less bright.

[Pete Lewis]

thats good,, surprising how many upgrades are  really downers

Pete

[dougbgt6]

I think it can be done with LEDs, you need diodes in the right places. But, another thing to go wrong!

[Darren Groves]

You just need an electronic flasher unit as they'll work with any bulb, no need for diodes. Will outlast the old mechanical type flasher unit.

Darren

[Mjit]

Electronic flasher units are a really simple and effective upgrade over the mechanical ones - https://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/1061/category/35

Almost a direct replacement for the mechanical one, just requiring a new earth lead and you get indicators that flash as quickly as everyone else's and don't slow down and stop if a bulb earth gets a little grubby.

[Dave C]

Thanks I'll take a look at an electronic flasher unit at some point.

[Colin Lindsay]

Fit a small Maplins buzzer into the circuit, the noise tells you they're on when you can't see the light flashing in daylight.