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*Zilverado* · 12-02-2002, 05:18 PM

So I go to drive my truck this morning and it is cold here -20 Cecius (approx -5 Fahrenheit). Aside from my continuing choke difficulties, I notice something odd about my signal lights. They are flashing at about twice their regular speed.

All lights are working (and I'm not pulling a trailer). I assume my signal lights are drawing more amperage, causing the relay to heat faster. What would cause this? Could the cold be contributing? Never experienced this before - and we certainly experience even colder conditions here (but they say it should be back up to the freezing mark by the weekend - - - "back up" - - some of you must love that, eh?).

Any thoughts?

**old Rusty C10** · 12-02-2002, 06:02 PM

its probably some kind of moisture int he flasher from the extreme cold then the heat whenthe current goes through it if it bugs ya change the flasher if not dont sweat it it wont hurt it

PHOENIX · 12-02-2002, 06:20 PM

A few years back my signals started acting really weird. Some going fast, some going slow, some worked only when they wanted. Anyway I changed the flasher and everything was fixed. Try the flasher and see what happens. Make sure you get the right one.

12-02-2002, 05:18 PM	#1
Zilverado Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 798	Odd Signal Light Problem So I go to drive my truck this morning and it is cold here -20 Cecius (approx -5 Fahrenheit). Aside from my continuing choke difficulties, I notice something odd about my signal lights. They are flashing at about twice their regular speed. All lights are working (and I'm not pulling a trailer). I assume my signal lights are drawing more amperage, causing the relay to heat faster. What would cause this? Could the cold be contributing? Never experienced this before - and we certainly experience even colder conditions here (but they say it should be back up to the freezing mark by the weekend - - - "back up" - - some of you must love that, eh?). Any thoughts?

12-02-2002, 06:02 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,316	lights its probably some kind of moisture int he flasher from the extreme cold then the heat whenthe current goes through it if it bugs ya change the flasher if not dont sweat it it wont hurt it __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-02-2002, 06:20 PM	#3
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	A few years back my signals started acting really weird. Some going fast, some going slow, some worked only when they wanted. Anyway I changed the flasher and everything was fixed. Try the flasher and see what happens. Make sure you get the right one. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *



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