1st Generation Specific (1979-1985) 1979-1985 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections

Problem! Turn indicator/hazard lights

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-14-03, 03:52 AM
  #1  
Junior Member

Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Problem! Turn indicator/hazard lights

Hi all!
1984 12A (UK car) came back from the body shop yesterday and now the hazards/turn signals are totally dead.
I cahnged the fuse....nothing. Searched the forums and read the Haynes and now I'm confused as hell!
In my electronic ignorance I looked for relay F03 under the steering column and couldn't see anything that had the required 3 wires going in/out of it. Just a black 'relay-check lamp' with 4 wires...
Other posts say that the flasher relay is actually in the CPU (a replacement would be difficult enough to get over here...); is this true and would it control both the hazards and the turn signals?
Any help would be appreciated so I don't get some clown driving up my ***..

Dave
Old 01-15-08, 07:58 PM
  #2  
Newbie
 
hypno13's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Cairns, Australia
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Dave, I am in the same sinking boat! Pretty sure we need a new CPU. Find a wreck and salvage one. Mazda parts guy just looks blankly back at me when I ask him anything. lol
Old 01-15-08, 08:19 PM
  #3  
Stigulus Moderatorai

iTrader: (3)
 
Sgt Fox's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Canada
Posts: 2,105
Received 24 Likes on 17 Posts
check the factory service manual for your year: http://rx7.foxed.ca
Old 01-15-08, 08:24 PM
  #4  
Have RX-7, will restore


iTrader: (91)
 
mazdaverx713b's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Ohio
Posts: 21,705
Received 1,050 Likes on 890 Posts
the flasher cpu is located on the left side, under the dash on U.S. spec cars, just above the hood release. it is a black rectangular shaped box. when this unit goes bad it will cause the turn signals and flashers to function intermittently or not to function at all.
Old 01-16-08, 12:43 PM
  #5  
Full Member

 
ukcodger's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: England
Posts: 67
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by mazdaverx713b
the flasher cpu is located on the left side, under the dash on U.S. spec cars, just above the hood release. it is a black rectangular shaped box. when this unit goes bad it will cause the turn signals and flashers to function intermittently or not to function at all.
Hi guys, only my 2nd post on here but I saw UK spec car mentioned.
Exactly right, the flasher unit is a black rectangular box, but it's very difficult to get to and on the UK spec cars it's similarly also high up above the hood release. Therefore it seems that it's on the other side to US spec. cars.
Old 01-16-08, 12:52 PM
  #6  
Super Moderator

iTrader: (3)
 
gsl-se addict's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Lynchburg, VA
Posts: 5,088
Likes: 0
Received 11 Likes on 11 Posts
Take a look here. I have pics of the flasher unit (US spec).

https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generation-specific-1979-1985-18/electrical-fuses-wires-etc-429246/

The flasher itself is removable from the CPU unit. I am not sure if you could find a replacement at an autoparts store or not.
Old 01-16-08, 01:22 PM
  #7  
Babyboo
 
kymber39845's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Donalsonville, GA
Posts: 246
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Wonder if the US spec would fit...I have an extra one...might cost a bit to ship it there, though...
Old 01-17-08, 06:19 AM
  #8  
Full Member

 
ukcodger's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: England
Posts: 67
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From memory the US spec picture looks just like the UK spec; I doubt there would be a difference. I recently got some glass hatch struts from Dickens in CA, he shipped to England and that was easy.
Old 01-18-08, 01:24 PM
  #9  
7-less

 
85 FB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: No. Virginia, USA
Posts: 2,053
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I have a spare CPU if you need it. Don't know how long it'd take to get there, tho.
Old 01-19-08, 05:06 AM
  #10  
Full Member

iTrader: (1)
 
branca's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: south sound
Posts: 247
Received 4 Likes on 2 Posts
if the car was in a body shop having work done to it, they may have unplugged the turn signal assemblies to remove them then neglected to hook them back up later.

might be worth checking.
Old 02-26-19, 10:36 AM
  #11  
Newbie
 
mrnorthcarolinarx-7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Florida
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by gsl-se addict
Take a look here. I have pics of the flasher unit (US spec).

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=429246

The flasher itself is removable from the CPU unit. I am not sure if you could find a replacement at an autoparts store or not.
Hello Addict, I have been searching the internet for awhile and I still can't locate a replacement flasher. By chance do you or anyone else know of some parts store or someone that may have one for sale? Thanks...

Last edited by mrnorthcarolinarx-7; 02-26-19 at 10:46 AM.
Old 02-26-19, 10:40 AM
  #12  
Newbie
 
mrnorthcarolinarx-7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Florida
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Hello 85 FB, do you still have the spare CPU and by chance do you have a picture of the CPU? Thanks...
Old 02-26-19, 11:21 AM
  #13  
Moderator

iTrader: (2)
 
rxtasy3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Spartanburg, SC
Posts: 9,312
Likes: 0
Received 256 Likes on 237 Posts
85 FB
Last Activity: 06-02-11 09:53 PM



Last edited by rxtasy3; 02-26-19 at 11:28 AM.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
stickmantijuana
Microtech
30
04-23-16 06:37 PM
rexone
The Bad & Fugly Businesses
2
08-23-15 06:24 AM
Sharkbait24
New Member RX-7 Technical
1
08-12-15 10:36 AM



Quick Reply: Problem! Turn indicator/hazard lights



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:39 PM.