Richard71 Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 I've fitted an electronic flasher unit (can't remember why) and now for some reason the flash rate has increased, not too fast for an MOT failure as I think the legal rate is between 60 & 120 blinks per minute, but too fast for my liking. All the bulbs are working, so my question is this, is it likely to be a faulty flasher unit or just an expected symptom of using an electronic version? Just thought I'd ask before sourcing a replacement. Richard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robin Powell Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 I have just replaced mine with an electronic unit and it is faster than the old bi-metal strip but is about 90 flashes per minute which is hal way across the spec. I have also changed to LEDs which react quicker than filament bulbs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard71 Posted September 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 Thanks Robin, 90 flashes per minute is about what I have too, okay it's legal, just annoys me a bit. Richard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ed_h Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 You can buy adjustable flashers. Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard71 Posted October 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 You can buy adjustable flashers. Ed Thanks for that Ed, I never knew they existed. However, the supplier who I bought the flasher relay from gave me another to try and suggested I also fit 10w bulbs at the front instead of 5w.........replacement relay fitted and the flash speed slowed a little, 10w bulbs then fitted and the speed is perfect! Richard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Hi Richard, The bulbs for indicator lights should be 21W, not 10. Regards, Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 +1 Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard71 Posted October 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Hi Richard, The bulbs for indicator lights should be 21W, not 10. Regards, Waldi Really, the front indicator bulbs should be 21w? What should the front sidelight bulb wattage be, those are also 5w in my case? All these bulbs came in a model specific kit...."allegedly". Richard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Side lights, tail lights, & number plate lights are all 5W, indicators, stop lamps, high intensity fog lamps, & reversing lamps are all 21W. headlamps are usually 65W Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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