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    Should the indicators flash quickly?

    I would have said that my mk2 escort indicators flash much quicker than a normal modern car, is this normal? The dash light - lights up with one side flashing but not the other, both sides flash quite quick. All bulbs flash, I know if there is a break on modern car then they flash quick so it’s not a bulb gone.

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    Re: Should the indicators flash quickly?

    quick flashing is usually a symptom of low load on the circuit, have you checked all the bulbs are 21w?

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    Re: Should the indicators flash quickly?

    The std. MOT requirement for flash rate is between 60 and 120 flashes per minute which is a pretty broad range. As said, a low resistance in the circuit such as an LED bulbed indicator would have a faster flash rate.

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    Re: Should the indicators flash quickly?

    Thankyou I will check the bulb wattage as a start ��

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    Re: Should the indicators flash quickly?

    Quote Originally Posted by Kmp View Post
    Thankyou I will check the bulb wattage as a start ��
    even one bulb being 12 not 21 watt will have a dramatic effect of the rate of flashing

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