[Z15CAM]

As you can see by the PIC below, rather then using the Backup lens I’m running a DUAL RED lens cluster. I extended the wiring harness from the outer pod to the middle pod so that I have 4 tail lights rather then 2 – similar to a Vette or Ferrari. The only problem is that the Turn Signals flash TOO FAST – probably because of added resistance to the circuit with the extra bulb.

How could I slow the Flash Rate down? Change out a resister in the Flasher (which seems like a lot of trouble), find bulbs with less resistance (which I’ve tried but can’t find) or would a flasher from a Vette work? Any Ideas!

 

[Randy S]

IIRC, I had a similar problem with fast flash when hooking a trailer up to an old pickup. I resolved it by installing a "heavy duty" flasher. Check out your local parts house and see what they have to offer.

 

[dnult]

There are also solid state flashers available which I *think* are insenative to load. But these flashers may wire up a bit differently. I haven't tried using one so I only offer it as an option to explore. Randy's suggestion will be plug and play.

 

[Z15CAM]

Yah, I'm presently using a Canadian Tire Plastic Cased Heavy duty Flasher that did slow the flashing rate but not enough for my taste, Humm! a Digital Plug and Pray Option - lol - it's worth a try.

 

[dnult]

If you've got a heavy duty flasher in there and it's still flashing too fast, something seems to be really wrong. Are you talking about a rapid flash like3 or 4 times a second, or is it just slightly faster than what you'd like it to be. If it's a rapid flash, it makes me wonder if you don't have a grounded circuit somewhere. Do all the lights flash as they're supposed to - front and rear?

 

[CRASH69]

I had a 73 Z28 when i was 18, I did the same thing with the tail lights, But had no problem with the flashers after i was done, Maybe try the cheapest way out and try a different flasher....Crash

 

[Z15CAM]

The Heavy Duty CTC Flasher did slow the flashing rate to about one every 1/2 second compared to the normal approximate rate of one per second. I've checked the wiring thoroughly and all looks good. No doubt these are Thermo Bio-Metal controlled. I intend to pull a trailer which will probably add additional load to the circuit thereby increasing the rate even faster.

If I recall the the Brake Lights and Flashers use the same Circuit. If I can not solve the problem, attempting to run Functional Dual Red Tail array, I could always disconnect the Brake and Flashing circuit to the Middle Pod. but the effect I'm after would not be there; in which case, I would have 4 Tail Lights but the Brake and Flashers would work only on the 2 Outer Pods rather then across 4.

I will just have to look for another heavy Duty Flasher or perhaps a Digital Unit, maybe from a Volvo. Hope to find the solution this week end and get back to you.

Thanks for your Input: RON