Turn signal flasher not working... Try this
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 2:07 pm
Here is a little tip that I figured out that might just help a few of you if you find yourself with a problematic turn signal flasher.
My 1982 Yamaha XJ650 left turn signal was acting up, it wouldn't flash anymore, but the right turn signal was fine.
At first I thought my flasher died (I is 23 years old), so I went looking for a replacement. (Tip: Did you know that sometimes automotive flashers will work on motorcycles at 1/10th the price?) Unfortunately the automotive ones didn't work this time and I an OEM one is $66.
After a week I noticed my back left turn signal bulb died. So I purchased a new pair (always good to replace both). Tip: again, automotive bulbs will work fine at 1/2 the price.
After replacing the left turn signal bulb, the flasher started working again.
No need for a new flasher!
So, if you have problems with your flasher, don't forget about the $1 bulb, it maybe on it's way out or is rusty and causing problems with the flasher.
Mike.
My 1982 Yamaha XJ650 left turn signal was acting up, it wouldn't flash anymore, but the right turn signal was fine.
At first I thought my flasher died (I is 23 years old), so I went looking for a replacement. (Tip: Did you know that sometimes automotive flashers will work on motorcycles at 1/10th the price?) Unfortunately the automotive ones didn't work this time and I an OEM one is $66.
After a week I noticed my back left turn signal bulb died. So I purchased a new pair (always good to replace both). Tip: again, automotive bulbs will work fine at 1/2 the price.
After replacing the left turn signal bulb, the flasher started working again.
No need for a new flasher! So, if you have problems with your flasher, don't forget about the $1 bulb, it maybe on it's way out or is rusty and causing problems with the flasher.
Mike.