Andrew_L26 Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 (edited) So my flasher unit has died. The previous owner did some funky wiring to bypass the turn signal flasher and use the hazard flasher unit. The problem with this is that the hazards only function when the indicator stalk is switched on one way or another. I've pulled apart the Niles turn signal can and I'm thinking that considering everything looks fine inside it may just be the capacitor that needs to be replaced. I'm going to give it ago when I get a new cap. I was also looking cheap generic flasher units as I don't particularly feel like spending 60$ on a NOS flasher unit! Has anyone replaced the cap in one of these units/used a cheap generic one? Cheers, Andrew Edited December 2, 2016 by Andrew_L26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GongZ Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Hi Andrew, It sounds like the previous owner has over-complicated the hazard lights setup. I believe that all Australian delivered 240Z's and 260Z's can be fitted with hazard lights very simply. Have a read through this topic to see how; http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/6506-240z-hazard-switch/ On the topic of flasher units, I recommend that you just buy a generic electronic unit. These should provide a longer life and the flashing rate is unaffected by the load, eg. if you fit LED bulbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cozza Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 I haven't used one but here's a Narva unit for only $20 delivered. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/252433790050 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 I bought a flasher from supercheap, works great and I can actually hear when the indicators are on now. gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_L26 Posted December 2, 2016 Author Share Posted December 2, 2016 Hi Andrew, It sounds like the previous owner has over-complicated the hazard lights setup. I believe that all Australian delivered 240Z's and 260Z's can be fitted with hazard lights very simply. Have a read through this topic to see how; http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/6506-240z-hazard-switch/ On the topic of flasher units, I recommend that you just buy a generic electronic unit. These should provide a longer life and the flashing rate is unaffected by the load, eg. if you fit LED bulbs. It looks like it had hazards from factory it's just the indicator flasher unit died and they just used the hazard flasher. I'll have a look at that Narva flasher unit. I'll give the cap replacement a go and if it fails I'll grab the electronic one. Cheers guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linton Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 I thought they were the same unit ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted December 3, 2016 Moderators Share Posted December 3, 2016 I thought they were the same unit ?? I agree the same units for Flasher and Hazzard, well they are in my '77. I just grabbed two electronic ones from the auto parts store, cheap and work well. Cheers PB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GongZ Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 I knew I had seen it spelled 'Hazzard' somewhere before; gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cozza Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Ahh Daisy....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted December 4, 2016 Moderators Share Posted December 4, 2016 Just the good 'ol boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.