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Slumlord
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Canada
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Dim Indicator Bulbs - Both Illuminated
This is a solution to my problem, not a question.
If you have both turn indicator bulbs illuminated together (and dimly lit) then you probably have insufficient load on your turn signal relay. One of the coils ('C') is current driven and requires sufficient load to operate. In my case I had put 10W bulbs in the front where 21W is required. I guess a failed bulb would give the same symptoms. |
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09-23-2005, 12:08 PM
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cycling has-been
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Jersey Shore
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thanks pbh, all this time I thought my front turn signal assembly was not grounded properly. will pick up some 21w tonite
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09-23-2005, 12:35 PM
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Slumlord
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Canada
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I was sure I wasn't alone on this.
PS - I did not figure this out myself, Dilbert had to leave his cubicle and help me out. 
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09-23-2005, 12:37 PM
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Registered
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: orland park, IL
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What a great sight!- I was just getting ready to post a question about this problem TODAY! Thanks for your insight!
Joe
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09-23-2005, 12:45 PM
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cycling has-been
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Jersey Shore
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any harm in going higher than 21w?
Sylvania has some 27w super-bright 1157's listed. thanks. say hi to dilbert for me
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09-24-2005, 05:15 AM
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Slumlord
Join Date: May 2001
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I guess they'll flash more quickly, and you might melt the lense cover in the front, the bulbs are very close the cover in my car. Go ahead and try, it shuold work fine. 6 Watts per side is only 1/2 amp more.
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