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 turn signal problem?
#798779
03/20/07 04:32 PM
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 125
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Wheeler
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My turn signals would not stay working at idle but once I increased the idle speed, the signals will stay working.Is this normal or does this mean the alternator is not working up to capacity?
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Re: turn signal problem?
[Re: raiderquest]
#798780
03/21/07 03:03 AM
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Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 401
Mudrunner
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this is definitely bad <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" />
Fight for Right to drive from Right! www.ivoac.caStay away from Nic's Garage at 120 West 1st Ave in Vancouver BC!!! 
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Re: turn signal problem?
[Re: Pajerist]
#798781
03/21/07 04:26 AM
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Joined: May 2006
Posts: 709
Rock Warrior
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it's the alternator. Mine did this too. They had been acting up for about a year getting worse and worse. I bought a new electronic flasher which helped but then one day the alternator just completely gave out. Got a new one and everything's back to normal!
1989 Montero 4dr V6 3.0l
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Re: turn signal problem?
[Re: Pajerist]
#798782
03/21/07 04:28 AM
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Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,479
Roll Me Over
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No its not bad, replace the relay and all shall be well.
Richard E 1989 Montero - Stock-ish 1989 V6 Auto Raider - 5.3 Vortech Swap. 1987 Mitsubishi Starion 2.6t, soon to be 3.5 1983 Honda XL600R 
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Re: turn signal problem?
[Re: StockRaider]
#798783
03/21/07 04:37 AM
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Joined: Dec 2004
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A relay would be cheaper to swap out, but it doesn't sound like the relay to me. In my experience, relays tend to just fail.
I'd have to agree that it sounds more like the alternator. What you can do is take it out and take it to someplace like Advance Auto and have them bench test it. Places like that will bench-test alternators for free in just a few minutes.
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Re: turn signal problem?
[Re: CapnCrunch]
#798784
03/21/07 07:45 PM
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Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 108
Wheeler
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Mine did the exact same thing - bad alternator. I rebuilt it and it's been fine since. The wipers would go really slow too - you may want to look at those as well.
'91 LWB, 31x10.5s, KYBs, A/T "I look like Robert De Niro, I drive a Mitsubishi Pajero" - Billy Bragg (not the original lyrics, but that's how he sang it when I saw him in Dublin in '04)
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Re: turn signal problem?
[Re: raiderquest]
#798785
03/22/07 03:18 PM
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 125
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Wheeler
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yes, the wipers are slow, in fact, the fast speed isn't working. I have several alternators to get checked.Is there a difference in amps between a raider alternator or a conquest alternator? I am glad I have not put the AC compressor on yet.
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Re: turn signal problem?
[Re: raiderquest]
#798786
03/22/07 05:08 PM
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Joined: May 2005
Posts: 49
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Well, my alternator works fine, and my blinkers have been doing this for I know of at least 6.5 years since I have had it! My dad gave it to me back in Nov.2000 I have put about 20k on it in 6.5 years and the blinkers kinda blink slow and sometimes will get stuck but not every time...Well, I need to fix it, but its one of those thinks that you never think of until it does it again! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />
1990 LWB 3.0L With 33/12.50's K&N 251k Miles
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Re: turn signal problem?
[Re: raiderquest]
#798787
03/23/07 02:56 AM
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Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 108
Wheeler
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I'm not sure if there is a difference in the two alternators or not. Mine would also crank a little slow sometimes. The voltage regulator died a slow death, so it was intermittant for a while. You may even try hooking it up to a battery charger and see if your signals speed up. Also, if you've got a meter, measure the voltage at the battery while @ idle. Should be in the 13-14V range (has to be over 12.6 v).
'91 LWB, 31x10.5s, KYBs, A/T "I look like Robert De Niro, I drive a Mitsubishi Pajero" - Billy Bragg (not the original lyrics, but that's how he sang it when I saw him in Dublin in '04)
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Re: turn signal problem?
[Re: raiderquest]
#798788
03/23/07 05:55 AM
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Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 6,211
Trail Leader
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The Conquest alt. is a higher output unit. Use one of those.
John B.
'87 Raider 2.6 Turbo Auto, Under Construction
'95 Montero SR, 35x12.5/15 BFG M/T KM-2's, Rock sliders, Qtr panel chop, gas tank lift, 2" BL, Aisins, 5.29s
'95 Pajero Mini
'98 Montero Winter Ed.
'04 Cadillac XLR
'03 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
'60 Ford Falcon 4Dr
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