Topic: How to Test Flasher Relay?

[GreenHornet74]

Hey Guys!
So my turn signals stay lit and wont blink and I'm trying to figure out if I need a new flasher relay. Is there an easy way I can test to see if this is the problem. I don't feel like chasing ground wires right now. But I may have to if the flash relay is working. Thanks.

[nancy]

Cost me $4 for a new one and about 30 secs to install it. It was the flasher. Can't think of an easier and much cheaper test than that.

[Bankerdanny]

+1, replace the unit. your time is worth more than a replacement flasher. Upgrade to solid state while you are at it and if you decide to try LED bulbs you shouldn't need to worry about adding resistors.

[GreenHornet74]

Ok, so I purchased the relay. My next question is which wire goes to which connection. The new flasher relay has two prongs. One marked positive and the other lamp.

[Bankerdanny]

I believe it is light purple + and dark green light.

You should update your signature to include the year and model of your bike.

[GreenHornet74]

oops yeah that would help  . its a 74 cb750. There is a black and grey wire. The manual I have is in black n' white so it's hard to trace the connections. It seems the grey wire attaches the the turn signal switch and the black to the bulbs???

[LesterPiglet]

Try them on both ways. It will only work one way and you won't hurt it by getting them reversed. I think Bankerdanny needs more light, they are grey and black.

[GreenHornet74]

OK just making sure I wont mess up the relay by connecting them the wrong way.

[GreenHornet74]

It worked!!! I attached grey wire to positive (x) and black wire to Lamp (L). No more hand signals lol. Thanks guys.