[TR] TR7/TR8 blinker question

[DAVID MASSEY]

 As does the TR8.  Heck even the TR250 has separate flashers for the turn and hazard lamps.  Since the turn signals only work when the key is ON but the hazards must work regardless they get their power from different sources.  Using two flasher units simplifies the wiring.

As I recall the turn signal flasher is mounted behind the instrument panel and the hazard flasher is in the passenger footwell, but I might have that reversed.
Standard troubleshooting procedures apply.  If both sides are acting the same way look at the parts of the circuit that are common to both.  That would be the flasher and the hazard switch (since the hazard switch connects the lamps to either circuit).  A dodgy contact in that switch can cause these symptoms.  The turn signals draw their power from the same fuse as the wipers so if the wipers work the fuse is good.
 
Dave 

 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Geo Hahn <ahwahneetr at gmail.com>
To: Jim Henningsen <trguy75 at gmail.com>
Cc: Triumphs <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sat, May 23, 2020 9:42 pm
Subject: Re: [TR] TR7/TR8 blinker question

Jaguars of the same vintage used separate flasher units for the turn signals and the hazard lights (same bulbs of course).
Just something to consider if you haven't checked.
On Sat, May 23, 2020 at 4:33 PM Jim Henningsen <trguy75 at gmail.com> wrote:

Low mileage (18k) 81 TR8.  Hasn't been run much.  Beginning my regular
exercise schedule on the car and notice the blinkers are working
intermittently on both sides. Four way flasher work perfectly.  When blinker
does come on it is not a consistent pattern like the flashers.  Three fast
blinks two slow  then nothing.    Right now in garage I'm getting nothing.
I'm thinking it is an electrical  connection or contact point.  Any
recommendations on best place to start.  All four bulbs working on flashers
and other lights work too.  
Thanks,
Jim Henningsen
61 TR3A
62 TR4
75 TR6
81 TR8
82 Jeep CJ8 (Looking for a new home) 

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