Bloody indicators --(AmatureHour)

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I've developed a prob with my little gem. and since I'm just crap with anything technical I was woundering if anyone in here knows what might be going on--

Whenever (and I know it's weird) the weather's hot, above 23 or so, my indicators dont stay on. They flash when I first put then on then cut out. I've got out the car and looked at them when this is going on and its not just the dash lights but the indicators themselves aren't on. Thing is whenever the temp is reasonably cool no matter how much I hoon around they work just fine.

Any Ideas??

R.

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Sounds like your indicator flasher unit. Check under the dash for a round metal capacitor looking thing that just unplugs. Listen to hear it make some noise when you switch your indicators on. Don't be surprised if you find two of them, some Geminis are wired really weird :)

They are only $3 or something at auto shops, they might have overheated or are just dying. Replacing them might just do the trick. Failing that, check your indicator globes. If one of those goes it can mess up the circuit. I piss myself laughing when I see indicators flashing at stupid speeds, like they're having a fit.

Cheers

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Nice one!!!!

Thanks for that- I get all misty, when things go wrong with the little fella- reminds me that it's days are numbered. Then again I'm just hanging to get a datsun 260Z, so.....

But Thanks, I'll check it out.

R