Flasher unit help...

[GRS72GT]

When my car is on, and the four way hazzard light switch is OFF, the hazzard lights come on, but when the car is off and the switch is off, they stay off. When the car is on, and the switch is ON, the hazzard lights turn off, but when the car is off and the switch is on, the lights stay off. I can only use my turn signal lights by switching the hazzard switch off and immediately flipping the turn signal on. While the turn signal is on, if blinks once or twice, and then both sides light up, the double flash syndrome. Then, after the turn signal turns off, I have to reach back over and flip the hazzard switch back to on, to turn them off. It's all a confusing mess. I checked the fuses, nothing there, is it the actual flasher unit gone bad, the hazzard light switch, or just a bad ground connection? Another point, when the flasher unit is out of the car, it has something loose inside that rattles around, which I don't think it should do...

[ungermm]

I had a flasher that had moisture rust it out that caused the inner workings to crumble. You can get a replacement at most auto stores off the shelf. For my 70 GT I used a 4 prong unit #EP 26. I still had double flash though. Jerry

[jlthunder]

Type "double flash" into the search engine and review the posts.

[namba209]

Originally Posted by GRS72GT Another point, when the flasher unit is out of the car, it has something loose inside that rattles around, which I don't think it should do...

I've got the original flasher in Willit? and as you said, there was something rattling around inside. So I carefully took that can offf and there was a piece of ceramic that broke off at some point. Emptied the can, put it back together and it's still working. Sometimes even I get lucky.

[DESTEC]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...9770&rd=1&rd=1

(2) magnificant sencient drawings relating to this bugaboo available for a limited time on eBay. Hope the link works.

I would hazard a guess know everything about Opel GT Turn Signal Problemos (but like Dennis Miller says in his book). I COULD BE WRONG. I'd like to add: not very wrong. Get the kit; get the drawings and see why this is all happening.

Peace, love, dope, Check out my eBay offering:

JJ

[jlthunder]

Originally Posted by DESTEC eBay Motors: age old Double Greenies T/S fix Opel GT (item 260080239770 end time Feb-01-07 16:06:55 PST) JJ

JJ My double flash was repaired via your instructions, Thank you very much My questions is I am running your LED tail lights and turnsignals, would this signal unit you are selling function properly since I am drawing lower amperage than a standard bulb or would it give me a quick flash like I have a bulb out? thanks

Jeff

[2 Fast 4 U]

Originally Posted by jlthunder .......I am running your LED tail lights and turnsignals, would ........ Jeff

Do you mean LED bulbs or a complete LED tail light/turnsignal ????

[DESTEC]

Jeff,

The load resistor on the turn signal units will keep the flasher flashing at the correct rate. The T/S mod is not recommended for 1969 GTs unless you don't mind pulling your dash I.P. just a little bit out--you don't even need to unplug the plugs.

JJ

[jlthunder]

Originally Posted by 2 Fast 4 U Do you mean LED bulbs or a complete LED tail light/turnsignal ????

Destec made up LED inserts for the GT. Much nicer than bulbs or the ones used on tractor trailers. Search LED lights and you should come across the thread. It is a couple years old now. If I make it to Carlisle(good chance), I can remove a lens to show the newbies what they look like. They work very well.

[Lindsay]

Used to have random double-flash of turn signal indicators when headlights and additional electrical accessories were ON. Upgrading to 45 / 50 Amp Opel alternator cured double-flash on my 71 GT. I usually drive with headlights ON in daylight traffic for safety.

Installed Destec LED Wink-Blink brake and signal LEDs'. They are really nice and bright! WOW!

Lindsay

[Nathan Acree]

This is not meant as a dig or anything but,

Are we all going to start charging to give out advice?

[DESTEC]

Jeff,

I will make these for myself definitely. Whether I can keep the cost down enough to interest anyone in the Opel Community is up for grabs: but these babies are going to be awesome, A-W-E-S-O-M-E, dude.
(some restrictions apply)

[namba209]

Originally Posted by Nathan Acree This is not meant as a personal dig or anything but, Are we all going to start charging to give out advice?

Nathan, perhaps you didn't read the full description? I don't know if J.J. has done anything inside the flasher he sends, but you do get a new flasher and schematics. If and when the original flasher finally goes south on Willit? I'll definitely get a new one from J.J., just so I don't have to go through the cutting and splicing and bulb changing needed for an almost close unit.

[Nathan Acree]

Originally Posted by tomking Well lets see who corrects that inconsiderate statement?!!

Like I said, not trying to step on anyones nuts here. JJ is a talented guy and I respect that, but the guy asked a question that could have been answered.

Imagine if Bob Legere charged $50 bucks a pop for all the information he gives to the members of this forum. We would all be broke.

If someone wants to pay for the convenience of not having to go and buy a flasher and do the mods so be it. But this forum is for information and I just hate to see someone ask a question and not get an answer.

I also hate to see new people come and get very curt responsed to look in the archives. Some of us have been here for a long time but that does not give anyone the right to say that something has been discussed already and will not be discussed again. If anything, rehashing some stuff makes it EASIER for someone to find that material in a search because there is more of it to find and more keywords that will lead you to the answer.

This forum is becoming somewhat clique-ish with the regulars giving "new" people somewhat of a hard time in response to the common issues. I say "new" because we have all been new at some point (some of us have been on this list since the TAZ list era). I also have noticed that the regulars also get admonished al lot less for common chatter in threads.

I don't want things to get unfriendly here, and if someone thinks I'm way off base please PM me and I'll take what you have to say under consideration.

-Nathan

[soybean]

GRS72Gt, have a look at this thread towards the bottom it might be of some help to you
http://www.opelgt.com/forums/1c-ligh...t=Double+flash
There are numerous threads on the Double flash using the search feature, and most seem to be from the grounds. Opels are notorious for their bad grounds. It might be in this case that the BK/Y can be cut and grounded, as it is the ground for the dash signal indicator lights. Hth, Jarrell

[Nathan Acree]

There, now those are answers!

JJ- very cool of you to offer the schematic!

Thats all I was trying to get at guys. Now these people have answers that they can use!

(apparantly my other post was moderated out- don't rock the boat I guess)

Thanks

-Nathan

[Gary]

Originally Posted by Nathan Acree Like I said, not trying to step on anyones nuts here. JJ is a talented guy and I respect that, but the guy asked a question that could have been answered. Imagine if Bob Legere charged $50 bucks a pop for all the information he gives to the members of this forum. We would all be broke. If someone wants to pay for the convenience of not having to go and buy a flasher and do the mods so be it. But this forum is for information and I just hate to see someone ask a question and not get an answer. I also hate to see new people come and get very curt responsed to look in the archives. Some of us have been here for a long time but that does not give anyone the right to say that something has been discussed already and will not be discussed again. If anything, rehashing some stuff makes it EASIER for someone to find that material in a search because there is more of it to find and more keywords that will lead you to the answer. This forum is becoming somewhat clique-ish with the regulars giving "new" people somewhat of a hard time in response to the common issues. I say "new" because we have all been new at some point (some of us have been on this list since the TAZ list era). I also have noticed that the regulars also get admonished a lot less for common chatter in threads. I don't want things to get unfriendly here, and if someone thinks I'm way off base please PM me and I'll take what you have to say under consideration. -Nathan

This post was temporarily removed for review because the Moderator team is very sensitive to the negative direction some threads have taken recently. I restored it because Nathan does bring up some valid points that warrant further discussion.

I am going to copy this post and use it to start a new thread in the site Feedback Forum.