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artron9

05-01-2018 @ 2:41 AM

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Great point dRbrown! WILL DO THAT!

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04-26-2018 @ 10:58 PM

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Beside checking the above mentioned items, and since you notice that the lights get a little brighter when the engine RPM's are above idle, check the voltage output at your voltage regulator. OE type generators typically may be shy on voltage output at idle but a good mechanic can check and may be able to improve the voltage output.

Do you notice same when using headlights ?

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04-20-2018 @ 3:05 AM

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Thank you Cliftford and TomO. Iwill start by replacing the flasher with another new one from Napa. I notice that the lights get more intense when I increase the RPMs. Thats how they should be at idle I assume. This is a 6 volt pos grnd sysstem. 52 Crestline.

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04-19-2018 @ 6:38 AM

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It sounds like the flasher may have too short of a "on" cycle. This could be due to poor grounding at the bulb or at the flasher, or low voltage at the flasher.

I would start by checking for a good ground by using a jumper from the light housing to a bare spot on the frame. If the lights stay on longer, that is your problem.

If the ground is good, then I would check the voltage at the bulb with the car running at a fast idle and the stop light switch shorted to get a steady voltage at the bulb. If it is less than 6 volts, you will have to find out where the loss is coming from.

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Are you talking 6v or 12v? If 6v could you be using a 12v flasher? Do you have a good quality flasher, not a cheap foreign one? The switch might have dirty contacts.

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Thanks to you guys I purchased tailight bulbs from Sacremento Parts. They were a little brighter. I also painted the bulb housing white. Both these things helped. I also replaced the flasher which didnt help at all. You can barely see the lights flashing. Any ideas?

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