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As the title states, I have a flasher problem. Let me explain what I have...
I replaced my front markers, b/out headlight, and rear taillights with Grote LEDs, about 18 months ago. I have had no issues with them, they work great and are nice and bright.
Recently (like within the last month or so), I noticed that when I activate the flasher control on the steering column, it takes quite a long time before I start to get a flash. I do get one, however Just not right away.
I was told by Grote, that there was an issue when the LEDs were first released that effected the flasher due to a low voltage problem. This came from the fact that the LEDs draw such a low current and cause the flasher unit not to get enough of an electrical signal to make it function properly.
This was remedied by Grote with the addition of a resister in the light unit that created more of a load, and gave the flasher the current it needed to operate.
The two front marker lights have this resister installed at the factory as a HMMWV retrofit kit. The rears do not, and do not need them according to Grote. They state that there is enough load in one resister to run the entire truck. Well I have two, and some even have Four, if all the lights are changed to the retrofit kit.
This appears to not be the issue, because as stated, I do get a uniform flash. I just have to wait a minute or two before it starts.
I checked grounds thinking this was the problem, the 3 lever light switch control, the flasher control, and even replaced the wire and plug connected to the flasher unit. No issues. ???
It still takes an extended bit of time to activate the signal once the lever is moved into position. Now, when I shut off the signal, it will work again if I reactivate it, but if I let it sit for a spell, like a few minutes tops...When I move the signal control, it takes some time to get a flash. Sort of like the system is charging to get enough amps to trigger the flasher unit itself.
The last thing I am thinking it could be is the flasher control itself.
Does this sound right? Can any of you guys with Electrical knowledge make sense of this?
The unit in my truck is one made by Nartron, and I do have an identical spare. I enclosed a pic.
I replaced my front markers, b/out headlight, and rear taillights with Grote LEDs, about 18 months ago. I have had no issues with them, they work great and are nice and bright.
Recently (like within the last month or so), I noticed that when I activate the flasher control on the steering column, it takes quite a long time before I start to get a flash. I do get one, however Just not right away.
I was told by Grote, that there was an issue when the LEDs were first released that effected the flasher due to a low voltage problem. This came from the fact that the LEDs draw such a low current and cause the flasher unit not to get enough of an electrical signal to make it function properly.
This was remedied by Grote with the addition of a resister in the light unit that created more of a load, and gave the flasher the current it needed to operate.
The two front marker lights have this resister installed at the factory as a HMMWV retrofit kit. The rears do not, and do not need them according to Grote. They state that there is enough load in one resister to run the entire truck. Well I have two, and some even have Four, if all the lights are changed to the retrofit kit.
This appears to not be the issue, because as stated, I do get a uniform flash. I just have to wait a minute or two before it starts.
I checked grounds thinking this was the problem, the 3 lever light switch control, the flasher control, and even replaced the wire and plug connected to the flasher unit. No issues. ???
It still takes an extended bit of time to activate the signal once the lever is moved into position. Now, when I shut off the signal, it will work again if I reactivate it, but if I let it sit for a spell, like a few minutes tops...When I move the signal control, it takes some time to get a flash. Sort of like the system is charging to get enough amps to trigger the flasher unit itself.
The last thing I am thinking it could be is the flasher control itself.
Does this sound right? Can any of you guys with Electrical knowledge make sense of this?
The unit in my truck is one made by Nartron, and I do have an identical spare. I enclosed a pic.
