lynchfourtwenty Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 ok so like.. im having to manually use my blinkers.. meaning click the damn handle up and down... if im at 3-4k rpms they'll work for a few seconds or so but other then that they only work for like 1 blink.. except the right one sometimes makes it to like 3 blinks bulbs are fine.. fuse is fine.. im thinking either the flasher.. and why is there 2 flasher things?? one clear plastic one and one metal one.. also thinkin MAYBE the switch?? im not sure.. thanks guys! Quote Link to comment
doord521 Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 The flasher would be my guess. My old Lincoln did something similar and that was the problem. I don't know the reason for the second one... Quote Link to comment
lynchfourtwenty Posted September 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 thats what i was thinkin too.. also thought maybe the alt?? i cant figure out why it works at higher rpms... i know my head lights dim if i use my brakes or they blink with the blinkers.. well not 1 at a time but both dim.. another funny thing is my wipers and heater seem to go faster at higher speeds... Quote Link to comment
datsun dreamer Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 I had a truck that did the same thing, I drove around like that for over 2 years then my fingers got tired and i replaced the flasher.....Problem solved! Quote Link to comment
datsunaholic Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 2 flasher cans... one is for the hazards, the other is for the turn signals. They were originally both metal NILES cans. Plastic would be a replacement. It works at higher RPMs because the alternator is putting out more current. Very, very common problem on trucks with original 35Amp alternators. My '76 does this at idle with the headlights on. Same reason everything dims at idle. My '74 has a 200SX 60A alternator and no probs at all. Quote Link to comment
Bleach Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 $3 for the replacement flasher unit but I really liked the electronic flasher module for $12. Steady smooth flash. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Get the eletronic one (check any car in the wrecking yards for one, fits all pocket sizes) You still have a low voltage problem which will give slow wipers, heater and dim lights. Time for an alternator you can arc weld with! Quote Link to comment
ppeters914 Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 You still have a low voltage problem which will give slow wipers, heater and dim lights. Time for an alternator you can arc weld with! No substitute for cubic inches or more amps. Good alt upgrade info: http://www.nwde.org/extras/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4147 http://www.nwde.org/extras/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4700 Quote Link to comment
ADrummond Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 You should also check the contacts in your turn signal switch - dirty contacts can result in low voltage to the flasher. Mine were doing exactly what yours are, and the contacts turned out to be the problem - but a bigger alternator couldn't hurt! Andrew Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Your wiring and alt. are celebrating their 30th birthday you know. Quote Link to comment
lynchfourtwenty Posted September 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Your wiring and alt. are celebrating their 30th birthday you know. HOORAY!!! some of my wirings 29.. and some of its 30.. and some of its 31 the alt wouldnt suprise me to be origional but i doubt it is??? hmm.. could an alt really last that long?? i mean shit i know its a datsun but?? You should also check the contacts in your turn signal switch - dirty contacts can result in low voltage to the flasher. Mine were doing exactly what yours are, and the contacts turned out to be the problem - but a bigger alternator couldn't hurt! Andrew dude u know what.. i bet your on to something there.. the old singal switch was real dry and crap.. an then it broke.. (oopsy!) the one i got out of my friend truck was really greasy.. i figured.. hmm maybe mine was lacking grease.. but maybe the new one had to much.. or in the wrong spot or something.. i think i will take it apart and clean it like u suggested.. It Couldnt Hurt! if not then the flasher will be changed.. then alt.. then maybe the whole signal switch again.. then maybe the front fixtures.. and after i've shotg gunned a bunch of money into the problem maybe i'll get it fixed.. haha nah im sure its something silly an easy.. i hope anyway Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Just buy a new one. Dont even waist you time taking it apart!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I usaully do the emergncy can swap to the main blinker system since I dont use my emergency flashers at all. Maybe you guys do? The last time I used the Emergency Flashers was a guy hit a Deer and was on the road. I put my flashers ON. Everybody was standing around. I told the guys to hold the Deer and Stuck em. Pulled it ove rto the side of the road before the Cops had their Glory of klling it themselves. it was a nice Buck but had to be done. Had a broke leg Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 I told the guys to hold the Deer and Stuck em. i blinked... and missed the picture :P Quote Link to comment
lynchfourtwenty Posted September 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 ok so check this shizznizzle out... i switched the silver metal cannister lookin thing with the plastic thing.. and THEY WORK! it just doesnt "tick" as loud.. but they work like a charm.. Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 they were both originally 'NILES' I have a genuine Datsun NILES flasher unit, $155 and it could be yours :-) Quote Link to comment
lynchfourtwenty Posted September 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 or i'll just go to the junk yard and pay like a few bucks.. i dont need a special one i just need one that works.. i bought my truck for $100 no way in hell am i payin that much for a flasher.. thanks anyways problem solved for now anyways.. but next chance i get im gonna take the one from my friends truck that he doesnt use Quote Link to comment
dat521gatherer Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 is there a difference between the blinker and emergency "niles" flasher cans? one has parallel wire connections and the is 45 degrees. originally which was for which? Quote Link to comment
lynchfourtwenty Posted September 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 the plugs for mine are identical.. the only difference is that ones a aluminum cannister.. and the others a clear plastic thing.. its a quick simple swap and i'd only say to doit if u really had to.. one is found by the fust box.. the other by the e-brake.. u can barely hear the clicking sound.. but it works!! Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 Every time I looked at this thread all I could think was.... Have you checked your blinker fluid? :D Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 Of course I was just kiding about paying through the nose for a "genuine" part. You can have the NILES if you want... Is there any difference between the Hazard and Blinker units? Yes, but I dunno what exactly is different. It seems that flashers from just about any american car late 60, 70s or 80s works -- if it has two terminals. The original parts are thermal flashers. Now you can get more stable electronic (transistor) flashers. Or LOUD flashers to audibly annoy you until you cancel the signal. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 The thermal ones are load dependent, the more lights on it, like a trailer, and the faster they flash. My Dart would stop blinking if one of the bulbs burned out and there wasn't enough current draw. I like the electronic ones, yards are full of them and they fit... (your back pocket) The four way flasher might be heavier duty because it works all the lights. Quote Link to comment
lynchfourtwenty Posted September 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 ok ggzilla if u want to send it i can pay you back for shipping or whatever after the 15th, and yea the hazard flasher seems to work well.. i've had no problems.. but its silent and my left turn signal light in the dash is blown.. and i've replaced it afew times and it keeps blowing.. so i give up on it.. the right one works tho so i know its workin.. plus i did a good check on it today at burgerville and everything seems to be in order.. i would like to get it back to normal tho.. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 Josh, time for LED turn signals don't you think? Quote Link to comment
lynchfourtwenty Posted September 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 maybe Quote Link to comment
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