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jeffprupis

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Signal chime increased frequency
« on: August 22, 2019, 01:03:46 AM »
Today the frequency of the chime for our left/right signal increased noticeably. Signal lights are functioning properly. Is this an indication of something or were they just overly energetic today?

Bill Lampkin

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Re: Signal chime increased frequency
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2019, 01:17:10 AM »
On newer cars its an indication that a bulb is out. Might try replacing the flasher, if all bulbs are ok.
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jeffprupis

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Re: Signal chime increased frequency
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2019, 01:58:00 AM »
I was wondering if it was an indicator of something actually wrong or about to go wrong.

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Re: Signal chime increased frequency
« Reply #3 on: August 22, 2019, 04:12:33 AM »
Jeff,
The frequency of the flasher is dependent on the resistance of the bulbs. The resistance has apparently changed so checking the bulbs and connection will probably ID the problem.
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