Flasher Module (like the hazzard lights one in the car)

Aces-Warehouse · Post by **Aces-Warehouse** » Thu Jan 29, 2004 6:16 pm

What interesting effects can be made with one of these? I am wondering wiring differences, possible functions, flash patterns possible, etc. I want to know what can be done with one of these to possibly control my Tail-lights/reverse lights in a flash control for my 1987 Chevy Silverado. If you can please include detail of wiring to and from the flash module / switch / etc. (does not have to include specific for my truck.) I.E. The Pos connects to .... the neg connects to.... etc. etc.

Thanks in advance,

Ace
HCFD 525

007 · Post by **007** » Thu Jan 29, 2004 8:51 pm

If you want your brakelights and reverse lights to flash, use an appropriate "flashback" flasher from Sound Off, Inc. if you can find one.

It comes with proper isolation from the factory system and will flash them forever if you hook it up right.

Aces-Warehouse · Post by **Aces-Warehouse** » Mon Feb 02, 2004 6:38 am

Actually this is just a project to see what all can be done by one of these 2-6 bulb flashers you can accquire at any parts store for $1.50~

nmfire10 · Post by **nmfire10** » Mon Feb 02, 2004 10:14 am

Not much.

Gerbil · Post by **Gerbil** » Mon Feb 02, 2004 4:29 pm

you can make things flash.

Aces-Warehouse · Post by **Aces-Warehouse** » Mon Feb 02, 2004 5:24 pm

The flashing is the option I want, the ones I am finding is a two prong 2-6bulb flasher. I am wondering if I install this to +/- or + in light out, or - in light out. .... etc.... and what all can be done,

I.E.

* - = - * = * -
- * = - * = * - = * -
* * = - - = * * = - -

* = light on
- = light off
= is a spacer in the diagram

Gerbil · Post by **Gerbil** » Mon Feb 02, 2004 5:34 pm

on a two prong flasher.

it flashes. simple as that.
it doesnt alertnate, it doesnt wigwag, it doesnt do patterns.

it flashes.

Aces-Warehouse · Post by **Aces-Warehouse** » Mon Feb 02, 2004 5:53 pm

Connections Being

Flasher = + input, light output
Flasher = - input, light output
Flasher = +/- inline with light

Which is true? Can you apply two of the Two prong in a series and create a Alternating/wigwag flash sequence?

Gerbil · Post by **Gerbil** » Mon Feb 02, 2004 7:28 pm

the flasher sits inline with the lights. Most of the thermal can ones you get for 1.50 can be used on + or -

You cant go alternating with a inline flasher. Thats just not how they work

jim · Post by **jim** » Tue Feb 03, 2004 7:25 pm

The #537 alternates.

nmfire10 · Post by **nmfire10** » Tue Feb 03, 2004 8:11 pm

It's thermal and still sits inline. They are not made for emergency warning use (unless you are Galls and sell it for $40.00 in a metal box).

jim · Post by **jim** » Tue Feb 03, 2004 8:35 pm

Exactly! these POS flashers are in all kinds of equipment. They flash normall for about 5 minutes then slow down....then stop.

Aces-Warehouse · Post by **Aces-Warehouse** » Wed Feb 04, 2004 11:25 am

I just got bored and wanted to know what all I could do with it. Maybe alternate a relay source to flash bulbs.... I was just being goofy I guess.

ExKa|iBuR · Post by **ExKa|iBuR** » Wed Feb 04, 2004 11:28 am

You can use a relay and one of the el-cheapo flashers to make it alternate.

Tie one lightbulb AND the relay coil to the output of the flasher. Tie the other lightbulb to the other contact on the relay (whichever one is "off" when the flasher is "on".

-Mike