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Having found that the indicator lights are invisible in strong light and that the relay was silent on my newly acquired 93 plus 4, i decided to try one of these....(not knowing what diode was if it bit me on the leg)...its an audible flasher relay.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/310297597095?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_2684wt_1066
In its standard form its not loud enough, with one small hole in the casing. so I carefully prised open the plastic casing and drilled holes all round... became too loud then, so i wrapped the case in electrical tape... perfect. Loud enough to hear over the engine noise but not so loud that it frightens horses or sounds like a reversing alarm.
Stops you leaving the indicators on and an easy and cheap solution for the non technical i think.
Try drilling just a couple of holes at a time. rather than over doing it like i did. My relay is screwed to the Rheostat using the supplied bracket.
Hope you find this useful.
jbk
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Thanks for that I might give it a go
JohnV6 2022 CX Plus Four 2025 MG ZS EV aka Trigger
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This system works really well on the Mogs and may be customized. It is one of the best mods. I have done. http://audicator.com/
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There are a number of those recently fitted to Mogs over here. A group buy was arranged by an MSCC member. I still have to fit mine yet... Had one on a bike - worked well there...
Graham (G4FUJ)
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jbk, I had grovel upside down under the dash to see where Mr Morgan had hidden the flasher unit on my 97 +4.
At first I couldn't find it but all that blood to the head gave me an idea & I switched on the hazards.
Tracking down the noise my relay was in that mess of wires behind the central 4 gauges & switches held in place by being wrapped in insulating tape to the loom.
A new relay is now on order from e bay.
John
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Hi John, having dabbled about with a buzzer for a bit, (having been given duff advice from a local auto shop), i was amazed how well this works, apart from peering up into the dark spaghetti that is. I would hate to find blown fuse on a dark night.
Hope it works for you, apart from drilling holes and adjusting the sound with tape, the relay position matters too i found. regards John k
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I shall let you know the relay was posted today so it might make it for an over easter fitting
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They don't make a positive ground version, but the unit can be used by isolating it with a couple of relays. I added a switch and push-button so that I can reprogram easily. I suggested to the manufacturer to make a positive ground version or a kit with relays but they weren't keen on the idea.
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I have now installed it using velcro to hold it to the back of the instrument panel.
The hole is as delivered for now but I will road test it later.
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On the new models the indicator relay has a reasonably loud chirp. It is audible even at highway speeds.
Peter
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