Author Topic: Indicator Flashing Too Fast (Read 3088 times)

hightower · « **on:** 26 March 2014, 09:01:59 am »

So I've had this intermittent issue on my right indicator only, left is fine. Basically, it works sometimes as normal, then other times it flashes fast and the front indicator doesn't flash (rear does). Obviously it's not the bulb because it does work other times.

Sometime's if I leave it on it will flash fast for a bit, then normal, then fast.

It sounds like a loose connection, but I have had the indicator out the front before to have a look and couldn't see anything obvious - gonna be fun diagnosing/finding the issue.

stevierst · « **Reply #1 on:** 26 March 2014, 01:28:54 pm »

It does sound like a loose/corroded connection somewhere.
(Just tell me to shut up if your good with electrics)
Start with the basics such as the multi plugs, fuse connection, and the relay. (my heated grips stopped working, and it was a corroded fuse!)
If they're ok,the it's trace the wires back and see if there's any breaks, splits or areas where they've worn through and touching metal.
Good luck with it!

Ruby Racing · « **Reply #2 on:** 26 March 2014, 03:34:38 pm »

I'd say definitely a loose connection somewhere. The only reason the indicators flash fast is if one is not working, so that points to a loose connection.

hightower · « **Reply #3 on:** 26 March 2014, 03:56:39 pm »

No Stevie, don't shut up. I'm absolutely terrible with electrics. I hate them

robby boy · « **Reply #4 on:** 26 March 2014, 05:56:08 pm »

Check all connections, I would also check the bulb holder and maybe change bulb, I have seen bulbs with broken filaments that make contact now and again so work intermittently.

His Dudeness · « **Reply #5 on:** 26 March 2014, 08:08:58 pm »

Start at the bulb. It's probably just loose or has a bit of corrosion around it

esetest · « **Reply #6 on:** 26 March 2014, 09:58:14 pm »

Start with the bulb first , swap it with the one you know that's working , then check bulb holder for corrosion , then check other connections .

hightower · « **Reply #7 on:** 26 March 2014, 10:13:47 pm »

Obviously the biggest issue is with it not being all the time. You think it's sorted, to find 2 days later that it isn't.

elbrownos · « **Reply #8 on:** 26 March 2014, 10:33:34 pm »

Indicators always flash at double speed when a bulb is blown/missing/etc..
It's the same with cars.

hightower · « **Reply #9 on:** 27 March 2014, 08:07:46 am »

I know that, but the problem is the bulb is not missing (sure I've covered that already)...

dcurzon · « **Reply #10 on:** 27 March 2014, 09:05:47 am »

Is the bulb missing?

richfzs · « **Reply #11 on:** 27 March 2014, 09:18:16 am »

Quote from: robby boy on 26 March 2014, 05:56:08 pm

and maybe change bulb, I have seen bulbs with broken filaments that make contact now and again so work intermittently.

And so have I, don't discount the bulb as a possibility...

His Dudeness · « **Reply #12 on:** 27 March 2014, 09:28:21 am »

Tie a brick around it, that should slow it down

stevierst · « **Reply #13 on:** 27 March 2014, 03:36:47 pm »

Quote from: His Dudeness on 27 March 2014, 09:28:21 am

Tie a brick around it, that should slow it down

:D:D:D oh a bit of wee just came out. Lol

Ruby Racing · « **Reply #14 on:** 27 March 2014, 03:45:37 pm »

Quote from: stevierst on 27 March 2014, 03:36:47 pm

Quote from: His Dudeness on 27 March 2014, 09:28:21 am
Tie a brick around it, that should slow it down
:D:D oh a bit of wee just came out. Lol

That's just an ageing thing! $:\$

richfzs · « **Reply #15 on:** 27 March 2014, 03:48:48 pm »

He's got a thou....

hightower · « **Reply #16 on:** 27 March 2014, 03:55:10 pm »

Quote from: His Dudeness on 27 March 2014, 09:28:21 am

Tie a brick around it, that should slow it down

You must have gone to the same electrical college as me

Ok, so after I fit my stainless pipes tonight I'll try tying a brick around in first. If that doesn't work I'll change the bulb, and then start and trace it all the way back.

stevierst · « **Reply #17 on:** 27 March 2014, 03:57:56 pm »

Quote from: Ruby Racing on 27 March 2014, 03:45:37 pm

That's just an ageing thing! $:\$

Oh you guys crack me up, I'm only 21 (ish) :

:-*

Ruby Racing · « **Reply #18 on:** 27 March 2014, 04:19:31 pm »

Quote from: stevierst on 27 March 2014, 03:57:56 pm

Oh you guys crack me up, I'm only 21 (ish) : :-*

Oh you poor chap, it's started a LOT earlier for you. Never mind.

ChristoT · « **Reply #19 on:** 27 March 2014, 05:37:36 pm »

Quote from: Ruby Racing on 27 March 2014, 04:19:31 pm

Quote from: stevierst on 27 March 2014, 03:57:56 pm
Oh you guys crack me up, I'm only 21 (ish) : :-*

Oh you poor chap, it's started a LOT earlier for you. Never mind.

Oh shit, you're worrying me now!

Ruby Racing · « **Reply #20 on:** 28 March 2014, 08:51:58 am »

Quote from: ChristoT on 27 March 2014, 05:37:36 pm

Oh shit, you're worrying me now!

There's other fun stuff your body will do to you when you get north of 40.