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mwcreek(at)frontiernet.ne
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Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 5:44 pm Post subject: Wig-Wag Trouble Shooting

I've operated a SSF-1 flasher for about 20 hours with the single-switch

configuration.  Only the right side lamp comes on in wig-wag and full-on

positions.  I've changed the left side bulb to make sure that it is good.

I'm guessing either the flasher or the diode is bad.  Any suggestions for

trouble shooting?  I suppose I could just order both and change both of

them, but I'm hoping there is a way to tell if either the flasher or diode

is bad.



Thanks,

Mike

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enginerdy(at)gmail.com
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Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 6:52 pm Post subject: Wig-Wag Trouble Shooting

So you can't get the left side to light under any circumstances? Have you tried directly energizing it with it disconnected from the wig-wag module? It could be a wiring issue.



Do you have a multimeter that you can use to check for the presence of voltages at various points?



--Daniel



On Dec 19, 2011, at 7:40 PM, Mike Creek wrote:



 	  Quote: 	
		   

 

 I've operated a SSF-1 flasher for about 20 hours with the single-switch

 configuration.  Only the right side lamp comes on in wig-wag and full-on

 positions.  I've changed the left side bulb to make sure that it is good.

 I'm guessing either the flasher or the diode is bad.  Any suggestions for

 trouble shooting?  I suppose I could just order both and change both of

 them, but I'm hoping there is a way to tell if either the flasher or diode

 is bad.

 

 Thanks,

 Mike

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mwcreek(at)frontiernet.ne
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Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 7:55 pm Post subject: Wig-Wag Trouble Shooting

Hmm..., yes it could be a wiring issue, however (although my previous post

isn't very clear) it worked fine for about 20 hours, but only the right side

comes on now.  I've checked the wiring and connectors visually and by moving

the connectors to ensure they have good contact at the switch, flasher, and

diode.  I'm reasonably sure the wiring is fine.   Your idea about energizing

the left side is a good one, I'll switch wires for left and right to see if

the left side lights up.  



I considered using a volt meter; however, it is in a difficult spot and both

the wig-wag flasher and diode are energized from the same switch (unless one

pole is bad) so I doubt a volt meter would reveal much given the

configuration; but it is certainly worth a try.



Thanks,

Mike

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