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our64 · 02-13-2003, 11:46 AM

my turn signals flash real quick...a different flasher didnt seem to make a difference, any ideas??

72MARIO · 02-13-2003, 11:59 AM

Burnt Bulb ? that it????

ChevLoRay · 02-13-2003, 12:33 PM

The more of a load, as in more bulbs to be controlled by the flasher, will make a standard-duty flasher work harder. Like your heart, the more of a load it has, as in more weight on your body, the harder it has to work. A heavy electrical load causes the bi-metallic strip to heat more quickly and the flasher operates faster, which you see in short bursts of light. To help fix/prevent problems, you should buy a brush made specifically to clean your bulb sockets (make sure you turn all lights off, first). Then, you should consider going to (1) a heavy-duty flasher or (2) an electronic flasher. Electronic flashers are NOT dependant on load to control the rate of flash.

I know this is a lot of info, but maybe it will help you understand.

**Yukon Jack** · 02-13-2003, 12:34 PM

I was having this problem with just the driver side going real fast - got a new flasher and it solved my problem. Now you can actually see the driver's side flash!

02-13-2003, 11:46 AM	#1
our64 http://public.fotki.com/street Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 169	fast turn signals my turn signals flash real quick...a different flasher didnt seem to make a difference, any ideas??

02-13-2003, 11:59 AM	#2
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Burnt Bulb ? that it???? __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

02-13-2003, 12:33 PM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Speed is controlled by load The more of a load, as in more bulbs to be controlled by the flasher, will make a standard-duty flasher work harder. Like your heart, the more of a load it has, as in more weight on your body, the harder it has to work. A heavy electrical load causes the bi-metallic strip to heat more quickly and the flasher operates faster, which you see in short bursts of light. To help fix/prevent problems, you should buy a brush made specifically to clean your bulb sockets (make sure you turn all lights off, first). Then, you should consider going to (1) a heavy-duty flasher or (2) an electronic flasher. Electronic flashers are NOT dependant on load to control the rate of flash. I know this is a lot of info, but maybe it will help you understand. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

02-13-2003, 12:34 PM	#4
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	I was having this problem with just the driver side going real fast - got a new flasher and it solved my problem. Now you can actually see the driver's side flash! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

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