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Monkeyzak
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Triumph TR7 Hazard Lights Problem

Postby Monkeyzak » 03 Sep 2017 22:01

My hazard lights sort of flick on and off really quickly and would not pass an MOT. I have a spare indicator relay with an earth in a box somewhere. Is this the same thing as the hazard relay? Thought id try the relay first then strip the switch. Anything else I should check

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Re: Triumph TR7 Hazard Lights Problem

Postby rugbyref1 » 04 Sep 2017 09:40

Yes the flasher unit is near the fuse box (looks like the one for the indicator)
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Re: Triumph TR7 Hazard Lights Problem

Postby Howard_B » 04 Sep 2017 12:19

Have you checked all the actual bulbs are flashing quickly as well? Check the earths carefully because this will effect the flash rate.

Its also possible that the main flasher has been changed to an electronic unit, but the hazard flasher is still the original thermal device which is much less reliable. Another possibility is that someone has changed the bulbs to LED's?

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Re: Triumph TR7 Hazard Lights Problem

Postby Monkeyzak » 04 Sep 2017 20:57

The indicators are fine. They all flash ok. Definitely not got led

I'll try the flasher unit when I get a chance this week. How come earth the new one? A self tapper somewhere?

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Re: Triumph TR7 Hazard Lights Problem

Postby Beans » 04 Sep 2017 21:24

Monkeyzak wrote:My hazard lights sort of flick on and off really quickly ...

That usually points to an earth problem
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Re: Triumph TR7 Hazard Lights Problem

Postby Monkeyzak » 04 Sep 2017 21:55

I'll have a go and report back. Thanks

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Re: Triumph TR7 Hazard Lights Problem

Postby supercass » 04 Sep 2017 22:41

To me this indicates that an incorrectly rated flasher unit has been fitted to the hazards. supercass

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