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E36 indicator relay

  • 25-11-2010 4:28pm
    #1
    jackbauer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 685 ✭✭✭


    I don't suppose anyone would know where the indicator flasher realy is located on a 96 e36 compact? I've upgraded to led indicators and , predictably , the old style thermal flasher doesnt like it! Any help much appreciated.


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  • #2
    DublinDilbert
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,401 ✭✭✭DublinDilbert


    Have you looked in behind the glove box? From memory the two relays in the engine bay are dme and fuel pump.

    Are you going to add dummy loads? Or get a little more creative with the relay?


    Is there an aftermarket flashed relay that will work with LEDs? I would imagine there must be something out there.


  • #3
    jackbauer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 685 ✭✭✭jackbauer


    yeh i got a "special" flasher for leds. Just a timer. I'll have a go at fitting today. Thanks for the tip.


  • #4
    jackbauer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 685 ✭✭✭jackbauer


    Typically , bmw use a custom flasher relay and the ebay replacement i had bought didn't fit. So i opened up the bmw relay. It uses a strip of resistance wire of about .1 ohms to measure the lamp current. If the current is below a certain value the circuit goes into "blown bulb" mode and flashes faster than normal. I took the easy option and made two little nicks in the wire strip with a dremel to effectively increase its resistance. Problem solved.


  • #5
    Slidey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,811 ✭✭✭✭Slidey


    Nice one!

    I had a look at some of your vids from your sig. Nice job.


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