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Re: [T3] blinkers and headlights?!


On Wed, 22 May 2002 14:21:01 -0700, Drake . wrote:

>Ok, was just talking with my wife on the phone, and she mentioned that when
>the headlights are on for a lengthy time (1/2 hour) the blinkers stop
>blinking...Being the electrical engineer and fairly familar with electrical
>layouts of cars in general I immediately thought "BS" the circuits arent
>even related (unless someone has done a hack wiring job in there). Before I
>actually opened my mouth and said that, I figured I would post here to see
>if something like this is possible in a 72 square.
>
>If this IS possible what could be the culprit? voltage regulator?

It, happens to both my 71's.  What also happens is that when I have
the brakes depressed the radio goes off.  I've checked my regulator,
replaced the brushes on and cleaned the generators.

I think the generators just don't give enough juice.  Especialy if you
have a modern radio installed.

Mark Healey
71 FI auto square
71 FI manual square
marksvw@healeyonline.com


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