1995 960 Location of turn signal flasher

techedbob · Post by **techedbob** » 15 Aug 2015, 19:05

The turn signals both left and right are flashing twice as fast as they should. The hazard lights are flashing at normal speed. I am hoping that if I change the turn flasher it will correct the problem, however I not sure where to look for the flasher. I have been reading other posts but I am still confused.

Post by **jimmy57** » 15 Aug 2015, 19:43

The flasher is in the hazard switch but I doubt that is it. Turn on hazard switch and look closely when it is dark to see if they are really as bright a they should. Bulb socket problems can cause this and do it at the same time.

Salomons Driveway · Post by **Salomons Driveway** » 15 Aug 2015, 22:31

In my 740, the flasher problems went away when I replaced the bulbs. Look for worn out contacts, or move bulbs from one side to another before replacing controls in the cabin.

lummert · Post by **lummert** » 15 Aug 2015, 23:14

Don't use Chinese made bulbs.

techedbob · Post by **techedbob** » 16 Aug 2015, 16:09

new info for this problem
I have not replaced the the bulbs yet, however some more info has just occured
The turn signals slow down when the car is at idle and then speed up again when the gas pedal is pushed. More

lummert · Post by **lummert** » 16 Aug 2015, 18:32

What is the idle speed? Investigate the charging system, including the belt?

techedbob · Post by **techedbob** » 16 Aug 2015, 19:40

Idle speed looks to be around 800 rpm estimate could be 750. Another thing happen on the way home today the low beam headlight burned out. I went to replace the bulb and found the the bulb holder was melted between the contacts. I replaced the bulb holder.
What should I check for on the charging system?
I can handle looking for cracks and breakage on the belt.

lummert · Post by **lummert** » 16 Aug 2015, 20:39

techedbob wrote:Idle speed looks to be around 800 rpm estimate could be 750. Another thing happen on the way home today the low beam headlight burned out. I went to replace the bulb and found the the bulb holder was melted between the contacts. I replaced the bulb holder.
What should I check for on the charging system?
I can handle looking for cracks and breakage on the belt.

Your alternator may be overcharging. Your wipers are maybe also running too fast? Do you have access to a multimeter?

techedbob · Post by **techedbob** » 17 Aug 2015, 06:01

yes, I have a multimeter will check the wipers.
wipers do not seem to be moving faster then normal, even when you push on the gas.
Belt does not have any flaws.
alt is charging at 17.7 volts

lummert · Post by **lummert** » 17 Aug 2015, 06:42

techedbob wrote:yes, I have a multimeter will check the wipers.
wipers do not seem to be moving faster then normal, even when you push on the gas.
Belt does not have any flaws.
alt is charging at 17.7 volts

17.7 volts? Anything more than 14-15 is too much. The alternator's voltage regulator is bad. I foresee a new battery in your future (as well as replacing the alternator).