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[MrBounce]

My Midas Kit Car had the 2x "tin can" flasher units behind the dash (one for the indicators and one for the hazards), which not surprisingly fell apart when handled. I always had trouble with these things when I had my Minis - they always seemed a bit hit and miss quality-wise. 

 

Can someone please advise on a decent reliable and more modern replacement for each of them? My knowledge of electrics is very limited so a like for like fit would be awesome. 

[cal844]

Just fit a standard 3 pin relay

[MrBounce]

Just fit a standard 3 pin relay

 

Cheers - Got an example of one?  I don't know electrics at all so a "standard 3-pin relay" is like suggesting I buy "some food" for Xmas dinner. Not having a go at you - an example would be much more helpful for me. Also, the Indicator flasher has 2 pins. 

 

Ideally I would like it to be reliable, not something that will break 6 months down the line.

Edited by MrBounce, 28 December 2020 - 01:36 PM.

[nicklouse]

 

Just fit a standard 3 pin relay

 

Cheers - Got an example of one?  I don't know electrics at all so a "standard 3-pin relay" is like suggesting I buy "some food" for Xmas dinner. Not having a go at you - an example would be much more helpful for me. Also, the Indicator flasher has 2 pins. 

 

Ideally I would like it to be reliable, not something that will break 6 months down the line.

 

Agreed to me the standard was always two pin. And I am not sure what wiring changes would be needed.  
 

I guess you are really asking is there a better relay to replace each of the ones you have there currently?

[MrBounce]

Yes Nick - the ones I had fell apart when moved. Just looking for an easy but reliable like for like replacement for each of them.

[cal844]

Sorry for the confusion.

The 3 pin relay is a simple conversion. The extra pin needs an earth and the 2 other pins are wired as the 2 pin unit.

There are different relays available, LED Non LED and flasher relays.

Edited by cal844, 28 December 2020 - 01:55 PM.

[richmondclassicsnorthwales]

Get a Lucas SFB105 or GFU2103, But buy a good branded item - not some old *******

[nicklouse]

Sorry for the confusion.

The 3 pin relay is a simple conversion. The extra pin needs an earth and the 2 other pins are wired as the 2 pin unit.

There are different relays available, LED Non LED and flasher relays.

Can be fun on a plastic tub though.

[PoolGuy]

I fitted some electronic ones when I fitted led bulbs (they work with normal bulbs too) and they’ve been reliable for the past two years and daily use. https://www.classicc...k-x-l-p-2-3-pin

[Spider]

I've found these to be quite good;-

https://www.carbuild...c-flasher-relay

If you have the proper plug bases in the loom, these are just plug and play.

[Shooter63]

I strongly advise you NOT to buy anything new with Lucas written on the box, even back in the day they were known as " The Prince of Darkness" and that was when they made stuff in the UK, something German or Japanese will probably be best

Shooter

[cal844]

Sorry for the confusion.

The 3 pin relay is a simple conversion. The extra pin needs an earth and the 2 other pins are wired as the 2 pin unit.

There are different relays available, LED Non LED and flasher relays.

Can be fun on a plastic tub though.

Make a fly lead from an earth point

[timmy850]

I bought a "non load" electro mechanical flasher as it can deal with normal bulbs, LED bulbs and a combination of the two.

 

Mine is Tridon HD13, but if you look for an "electro mechanical" flasher unit I'm sure you can find one locally e.g:

 

https://www.classicc...-clicking-sound

[MrBounce]

Brilliant - some good options here - thanks everyone 

[cal844]

Brilliant - some good options here - thanks everyone

Let us know how you get on with the car