Hudson 1948 - 1952, Service Manual

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6 - 32 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
on the instrument panel to indicate that the unit is operat-
ing. Pilot lamp flashes only when both lamps in either left
or right circuit are operating. The other set of points alter-
nately inserts and removes resistance in the circuit to the
direction indicator lamps, flashing the lights.
FLASHER UNIT CHECK
:
1. Remove clamp attaching flasher unit to brace and re-
move Essex plug from flasher.
FIGURE 35
2. Connect a six volt battery to terminal marked "X" ,
Figure 35.
3. Connect two 21 C.P. test lamps in parallel to terminal
marked "L" (Lamps) and to the battery. Lamps should
flash on and off.
4. With above lamps connected, connect a 2 C.P. test lamp
to terminal marked "P" (pilot) and to the battery. All
lamps should flash on and off.
5. Disconnect one 21 C.P. test lamp. Pilot test lamp should
go out and remaining 21 C.P. lamp flash rapidly.
6. Replace flasher unit if defective.
NOTE: If direction indicator lights flash too rapidly, the
front indicator lamp is reversed, placing the parking fila-
ment in the indicator circuit and increasing the circuit
resistance, or only one lamp is operating.
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