September 11th, 2020, 10:33 AM | #1 |
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Is this a mechanical turn signal relay?
2010 Ninja 250r in Canada. Recently bought this bike. PO installed LED turn signals in the front, still has OEM turn signals in back (with incandescent bulbs). I had the back fairings off yesterday and had a look at the turn signal relay. It is marked, "C.L. FLASHER FL249SD". I looked it up on the internet but I could not establish if this is mechanical type relay or an electronic one suitable for LED turn signals. Having only installed LED turn signals on the front, the PO did not have to replace the turn signal relay so I can't be sure if this the original relay or an aftermarket electronic one. I suspect this is a mechanical relay.
I'd like to know for sure in case I decide to replace the rear turn signals with LED's at some point. If the relay is mechanical, I'll have to replace it with an electronic one when I install LED's in the rear. |
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September 11th, 2020, 10:35 AM | #2 |
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Does it make a clicking noise when it's working? If so, it's mechanical.
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September 11th, 2020, 11:04 AM | #3 |
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It doesn't make any noise whatsoever
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September 11th, 2020, 11:28 AM | #4 |
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September 11th, 2020, 12:59 PM | #5 |
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Mechanical one will be 2 wires. Electrical one will be 3 wires.
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September 11th, 2020, 01:26 PM | #6 |
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It's only two prongs.
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September 11th, 2020, 01:37 PM | #7 |
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The number of pins isn't the way to know which type it is.
https://www.amazon.com/2-Pin-Flashin.../dp/B075FBQM33 https://www.waytekwire.com/item/4202...550-Style-12V/ Do the "put your ear on it" test or pop its plastic cover off and look inside, if it doesn't say on the outside. |
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Quote:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0711LR54B Remember you also need 2 isolation diodes to enable proper dash-indicator operation. Last futzed with by DannoXYZ; September 11th, 2020 at 09:49 PM. |
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September 11th, 2020, 03:51 PM | #9 |
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Easiest way to tell is to disconnect one of blinkers. Easy enough to unplug rear one with seats removed. Then turn on turn-signal for that side and see if it blinks at double-rate. If so, it's not solid-state for LEDs.
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September 11th, 2020, 04:02 PM | #10 |
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I've seen some mechanical flashers that do what you said, and others that will blink slowly or not at all with lighter than normal load. But I've never seen one that doesn't make at least a little clicking noise.
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September 12th, 2020, 10:58 AM | #12 |
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OK, so I pulled the fairings off again this morning. Ear to flasher relay, no sound whatsoever. I then disconnected the rear right turn signal (incandescent). Front right turn signal (LED) works fine, same flash rate whether rear turn signal is plugged in or not.
So I have to conclude that the relay is an electronic one. Thanks all for your comments and insight. |
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September 12th, 2020, 11:21 AM | #13 |
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You're probably right. In any case, when you change to all LED you'll know if that flasher still works OK.
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