Fast Blinking Turn Signal
02-18-2014, 08:36 PM
#16
I haddah Google dat
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looking for info on that relay....maybe there is a capacitor there, but it also says "horn relay" so I think not. You know, you can wire in a resistor upstream of the relay too.
02-18-2014, 10:44 PM
#17
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I would take a look at the wiring diagram and see if you can find a capacitor. That would need to be matched to the load. Since you eliminated some bulbs such as the side marke bulb, you may need to change the capacitor. I would think that the relay is there to protect the switch, and since your blinkers work, you have no burned out fuses or relays.
02-19-2014, 09:59 AM
#19
"Since you eliminated some bulbs such as the side marke bulb, you may need to change the capacitor. I would think that the relay is there to protect the switch, and since your blinkers work, you have no burned out fuses or relays."
- rusnak -
Guessing as usual, e.g. "change the capacitor".
There are three possibilities for the problem:
1. bad flasher relay
2. wrong bulb/bulbs
3. short in the wiring
Make sure the double filament sockets have double filament bulbs and are the correct wattage
and the bulbs have the correct pin orientations.
"What is the purpose of the oxygen sensor relay?"
It provides power for the heater in the O2 sensor.
"You know, you can wire in a resistor upstream of the relay too."
- rusnak -
Total Mickey Mouse! But given the source, what do you expect?
- rusnak -
Guessing as usual, e.g. "change the capacitor".
There are three possibilities for the problem:
1. bad flasher relay
2. wrong bulb/bulbs
3. short in the wiring
Make sure the double filament sockets have double filament bulbs and are the correct wattage
and the bulbs have the correct pin orientations.
"What is the purpose of the oxygen sensor relay?"
It provides power for the heater in the O2 sensor.
"You know, you can wire in a resistor upstream of the relay too."
- rusnak -
Total Mickey Mouse! But given the source, what do you expect?
Last edited by Lorenfb; 02-19-2014 at 10:28 AM.
02-19-2014, 01:57 PM
#20
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Loren, you missed the entire question and just throw blanket "advice" out there. Your three possibilities conveniently list the entire turn signal system. You might as well just say that the problem can be fixed once the faulty part is replaced.
It would have been better for instance, if you had pointed out that a flasher relay has a different componentry than a horn relay. Specifically, whether or not the failure of the resistor or ballast in this relay can fail, resulting in a flashing mode that blinks twice as fast as normal.
But no, you either don't know the answer or choose to create your own tangent in order to **** in the pool. Meanwhile, you post tech that can't possibly pinpoint anything. It's purposely vague as usual like a gypsy fortune teller.
It would have been better for instance, if you had pointed out that a flasher relay has a different componentry than a horn relay. Specifically, whether or not the failure of the resistor or ballast in this relay can fail, resulting in a flashing mode that blinks twice as fast as normal.
But no, you either don't know the answer or choose to create your own tangent in order to **** in the pool. Meanwhile, you post tech that can't possibly pinpoint anything. It's purposely vague as usual like a gypsy fortune teller.
02-19-2014, 04:49 PM
#21
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Russell, admit it...you laughed as hard as the rest of us did. It's like asking the proverbial questions about what is needed to make an engine run and listing: Air, Fuel, and Spark, while forgetting to list a working engine. 
02-19-2014, 08:39 PM
#23
"I could add in a dummy bulb somewhere."
- doug -
You with your "dummy bulb" and rusnak's "capacitor" are the typical brain-dead
posts that most likely annoys Porsche owners trying to solve a problem,
or resulting in their not seeking Rennlist help, i.e. the two Rennlist clowns.
Those type of posts are not typically found in other areas of the Rennlist forums.
Maybe doug needs another "update" thread to inform everyone about having
installed new lock washers on his intake manifold. That 'update' thread was
beneficial to members, right? Like who cares? Doug's obviously not a self-indulgent
type of guy, right? Were you surprised to not see some selfies, e.g. holding his
crescent wrench and/or his tool 'of-choice', vise-grips.
- doug -
You with your "dummy bulb" and rusnak's "capacitor" are the typical brain-dead
posts that most likely annoys Porsche owners trying to solve a problem,
or resulting in their not seeking Rennlist help, i.e. the two Rennlist clowns.
Those type of posts are not typically found in other areas of the Rennlist forums.
Maybe doug needs another "update" thread to inform everyone about having
installed new lock washers on his intake manifold. That 'update' thread was
beneficial to members, right? Like who cares? Doug's obviously not a self-indulgent
type of guy, right? Were you surprised to not see some selfies, e.g. holding his
crescent wrench and/or his tool 'of-choice', vise-grips.
02-19-2014, 08:54 PM
#25
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"I could add in a dummy bulb somewhere."
- doug -
You with your "dummy bulb" and rusnak's "capacitor" are the typical brain-dead
posts that most likely annoys Porsche owners trying to solve a problem,
or resulting in their not seeking Rennlist help, i.e. the two Rennlist clowns.
Those type of posts are not typically found in other areas of the Rennlist forums.
Maybe doug needs another "update" thread to inform everyone about having
installed new lock washers on his intake manifold. That 'update' thread was
beneficial to members, right? Like who cares? Doug's obviously not a self-indulgent
type of guy, right? Were you surprised to not see some selfies, e.g. holding his
crescent wrench and/or his tool 'of-choice', vise-grips.
- doug -
You with your "dummy bulb" and rusnak's "capacitor" are the typical brain-dead
posts that most likely annoys Porsche owners trying to solve a problem,
or resulting in their not seeking Rennlist help, i.e. the two Rennlist clowns.
Those type of posts are not typically found in other areas of the Rennlist forums.
Maybe doug needs another "update" thread to inform everyone about having
installed new lock washers on his intake manifold. That 'update' thread was
beneficial to members, right? Like who cares? Doug's obviously not a self-indulgent
type of guy, right? Were you surprised to not see some selfies, e.g. holding his
crescent wrench and/or his tool 'of-choice', vise-grips.
02-19-2014, 09:05 PM
#26
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And Loren, let's put it all out on the table.... I've got a DME that is in need of your help. But guess what.... Rusnak gave me his extra one years ago so the one that needs your expertise remains super far down on my To-do list. Why? Moments like this. 
You just don't know when to shut up.
You just don't know when to shut up.
Last edited by Amber Gramps; 02-19-2014 at 09:33 PM.
02-19-2014, 09:46 PM
#28
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02-20-2014, 05:25 AM
#29
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Back on topic......
I think flasher is a ruse...
As pointed out overall resistance of the circuit affects flashing rate. Probably a rudimentary CR circuit. I think OP needs to concentrate on parking lights and all will be good. I'm thinking bulb sockets.
I think flasher is a ruse...
As pointed out overall resistance of the circuit affects flashing rate. Probably a rudimentary CR circuit. I think OP needs to concentrate on parking lights and all will be good. I'm thinking bulb sockets.
02-21-2014, 01:15 AM
#30
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Thanks for the help (and entertainment!) I am replacing the front turn and side marker assemblies. They all are exhibiting some problems over the last 6 months so I think it's time for some restoration with new parts. I have continuously replaced old with new and 100% of the time that has fixed things and made a difference in the vehicle's looks and reliability. I believe my rear light assemblies are next. At $500 a pop, I'm hoping they last a little longer!