05-15-2016, 08:55 AM | #1 |
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Turn Alarm
I recently installed a TURN-ALARM (#535) on my 1930 Ford Model A Coupe, purchased from a web site for DAECO in California: http://turnalarm.com/index.htm The Coupe has the original 6 volt electrical system.The alarm sound works great, however, the pilot lights on the turn signal switch do not function. I replaced the Turn-Alarm with a standard 535 flasher, and the pilot lights do operate.
Has anyone experienced this same problem with the TURN-ALARM? If so, what did you do to resolve the problem? Thanks |
05-15-2016, 08:58 AM | #2 |
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05-15-2016, 09:22 AM | #3 |
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I tried one of these and it made so much noise, I took if off because everyone thought I was a truck backing up. Did not notice it affecting the light.
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I also had problems with indicator lamps not working and like GaryWA, it was determined to be a poor ground. It must have good contact with the steering column. Hated to scrape off the paint but that was how I fixed my problem.
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05-15-2016, 10:32 AM | #5 |
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If it is a grounding problem, which I highly suspect it is, run a ground wire from the turn signal controller to a ground on the body. You do not have to scrape the paint off your steering column this way.
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If the alarm beeper has the hole in the middle to let the sound out,it is an easy fix.Put a piece of electrical tape over half the hole and try it.Adjust the sound by covering more of the hole,or,uncovering more of it.A dab of silicone will do it too.Adjust to your liking.
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05-17-2016, 05:40 PM | #9 |
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Still experiencing problems with the TURN-ALARM by DAECO. Reading the postings to this thread as well as other related postings, I know a good ground is needed. I believe my signal switch is well grounded, as I have it grounded similar to what Dick M recommended. The only difference is that I have a eyelet soldered to the wire, rather than having "the braded wire, spread out".
But to make sure, I have also have run a jumper ground from the turn signal switch unit to a body bolt. To no avail, as the pilot lights do not light up when the signals are activated. I am confident that the pilot light bulb is good, and also that the TURN-ALARM 535 is good. Sent the TURN-ALARM 535 back to DAECO. They tested it and stated there is no problem with it. They could offer no viable solutions. So I am hopeful someone out there has experienced this problem, and hope to get a resolution to this problem of pilot lights not lighting up. |
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05-18-2016, 07:32 AM | #11 |
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Use one of these little buzzers, wire it across the flasher contacts. Easy and works great. Make sure you have the polarity correct. http://www.ebay.com/itm/HQ-Small-Siz...0AAOSwv0tVFTLW
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