Turn signal blinking 3x as fast as normal - LotusTalk

Hello Kitty · 03-27-2009, 01:40 PM

When I use the turn signal, the flash/blink repeat rate is like 3x normal.

It blinks, and clicks so fast, it is annoying.

What happened? How is this possible? How does the timing of the blinker change?

RacyTracy · 03-27-2009, 01:42 PM

Bulb out.

lotusland · 03-27-2009, 01:57 PM

If you do not have a bulb out, and you have a 2006 model, then it is a known issue with the LED tail assemblies. For some reason they go into this mode and AFAIK replacement is the only fix. Mine only did this with the right side, the left blinked at the normal rate. It was fixed under warranty.

Gizmo3000 · 03-27-2009, 02:07 PM

..but it could help tell indicate to everyone "I'm making this turn REALLY FAST!"

RacyTracy · 03-27-2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by lotusland

If you do not have a bulb out, and you have a 2006 model, then it is a known issue with the LED tail assemblies.

I think he does have a 2006 Exige.....

T.O. Exige · 03-27-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Hello Kitty

When I use the turn signal, the flash/blink repeat rate is like 3x normal.

It blinks, and clicks so fast, it is annoying.

What happened? How is this possible? How does the timing of the blinker change?

My signal started to do the same thing when I changed the front flashers to the aftermarket LED bulbs that look white under the lenses but flash yellow/orange.

Was told it Has to do with the power feedback from using non filament bulbs.

Hello Kitty · 03-27-2009, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Gizmo3000

..but it could help tell indicate to everyone "I'm making this turn REALLY FAST!"

Haha i like that!

I do have a 2006 exige.

Ill take it into the shop. Thanks for the all info everyone.

Green Hornet · 03-27-2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RacyTracy

Bulb out.

+1

TimMullen · 03-29-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by T.O. Exige

Was told it Has to do with the power feedback from using non filament bulbs.

Not exactly "feed back" - the flash speed is regulated by the current being drawn (resistance) by all the bulbs. If a bulb is out, the resistance is down and the the flasher cycles faster - it's actually by design so that you know if turn signal bulb is out, and it's pretty much standard on all cars.

If you change the bulbs to one that has different resistance values, the flasher will work faster or slower depending on the load. You often get the same thing if you connect a trailer (lights) up to the wring of your car (truck). Special flasher units cure the problem in the case of changes because of trailers...

Hello Kitty · 03-29-2009, 08:02 PM

Ok, one of my front blinker lights is out. Thanks.
this car sure burns out bulbs.
2 headlights, 2 tail lights, and now a blinker have/will be replaced

RelativePants · 03-29-2009, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TimMullen

Not exactly "feed back" - the flash speed is regulated by the current being drawn (resistance) by all the bulbs. If a bulb is out, the resistance is down and the the flasher cycles faster - it's actually by design so that you know if turn signal bulb is out, and it's pretty much standard on all cars.

If you change the bulbs to one that has different resistance values, the flasher will work faster or slower depending on the load. You often get the same thing if you connect a trailer (lights) up to the wring of your car (truck). Special flasher units cure the problem in the case of changes because of trailers...

+1 Great info.

JedSezZed · 09-15-2009, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Gizmo3000

..but it could help tell indicate to everyone "I'm making this turn REALLY FAST!"

Too funny! :-) This just happened to me and I expected it was a bulb out. No bulb out but I do have a 2006 Elise, so the info in this thread... awesome.

Thanks.
JD

03-27-2009, 01:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hello Kitty Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 567	Turn signal blinking 3x as fast as normal When I use the turn signal, the flash/blink repeat rate is like 3x normal. It blinks, and clicks so fast, it is annoying. What happened? How is this possible? How does the timing of the blinker change?

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RacyTracy V Not my picture V Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Palatine, IL Posts: 9,195	Bulb out. __________________ Tracy 1996 Porsche 993TT Big news coming @ 3pm onTuesday.....(hopefully). 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser LOG 29 photos

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03-27-2009, 01:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
lotusland Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 179 Images: 7	If you do not have a bulb out, and you have a 2006 model, then it is a known issue with the LED tail assemblies. For some reason they go into this mode and AFAIK replacement is the only fix. Mine only did this with the right side, the left blinked at the normal rate. It was fixed under warranty.

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Hello Kitty Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 567	Ok, one of my front blinker lights is out. Thanks. this car sure burns out bulbs. 2 headlights, 2 tail lights, and now a blinker have/will be replaced

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