Normans_Ghost Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 I was trying to source two time delay relays earlier in the year to make some push button self cancelling indicators. Failed to find any below £50 each so gave up. Just seen a post by Bob Simon from the US with a link here Signal Dynamics have the exact spec I would have designed myself. I've ordered one and will post if it does what it says. Should I have known about this? norman verona 1989 BDR 220bhp Mem No 2166 the full story here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 Chris W has made some self cancellers, not sure how much they cost though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Simon Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 I can't be satisfied enough with my indicator module. Replace the old indicator switch with a good quality momentary style. I put spades on the module's wires that plug into the spade recepticals on the car's harness. IIRC...I think you have to snip one wire (or maybe jumper it) someplace in the wiring harness to make this thing work. It has something to do with the keeping the haz switch functioning. The module has a built in hazard function if you use two push buttons instead of a toggle switch. I don't know if this setup would be MOT/DOT legal though. I have an altered harness drawing that would apply to cars with the modular 4 position relay/fuzebox mounted to the firewall above the passengers knees. I think this would cover your '89. I'll put it on a web site and post a message tomorrow. -Bob 95 HPC VX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Bee Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 Norman I have s/c indicators fitted to my car car, give me a call or call 'round and have a look. Dave TRY 5S Buzzin' Bee It's never too late for a happy childhood *cool* You don't stop playing because you get old You get old because you stop playing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millsn Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 Heresy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normans_Ghost Posted August 21, 2004 Author Share Posted August 21, 2004 Dave, didn't know that you had them. I'll see you on Wednesday. Ordered unit from states, got an email back within minutes informing me that they had UK dealers. Looked on a couple of the UK dealers sites and couldn't find what I wanted so emailed back to states confirming order and extra carriage. Thought it nice of him to suggest I get it from UK. norman verona 1989 BDR 220bhp Mem No 2166 the full story here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithj41 Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 Mike Riley (metal mickey) from the South Yorks club has a set fitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C7 Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Does someone have the RS/Maplin/Farnell part numbers for the momentry switches we're talking about here, especially for a steering wheel mounted solution - like this here Also, is there a mount available for the bottons, for behind the steering wheel or have people just made their own? Caterham have a car with these fitted AFAIK - are these widely available yet? Cheers Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Hello Norman, it's a bit late as you have already ordered yours and I'm not sure I should mention this here, but W*******D ( 😳 ) sell a self cancelling indicator, although the exact working are not clear from the website. The rocker switch it uses could easily be changed to a toggle switch. Anyway the link below will take you there. here Regards Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Loske Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Hi, just build a flasher unit for my motor cycle using a PICmicrocontroller. Very useful little thing and you can program everything you like. In fact also just finished a home made shift light using a PIC. Which functions would one need to use it as a self cancelling switch? Pushbuttons to operate? Real self cancelling mechanism depending on steering angle or just a timer? If you give some feedback, I might come up with a simple design. Parts usually cost less than 10 Euros... Klaus 1700+ X-flow Combustion is not a secret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankyknuckles Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Norman, I was told that the push button mounting plate is available from Demon Tweeks and (I think) available for each steering wheel manufacturer. Maybe Jackal can help (I think it's Jackals car in your picture?) www.R300.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normans_Ghost Posted August 23, 2004 Author Share Posted August 23, 2004 Hi all, As you can see from my web site I have my own dash design. All the important (and some not so impotant) switches are within reach without removing my hands from s/wheel. I'm planning to put the momentry switches to the left & right (small button switches from Vehicle Wiring Products) of the s/wheel which puts them in finger reach. I had wired up for this and used interior light timed relays to power indicators for 10 seconds. This didn't work as for some reason the relays wouldn't work wired to indicators. I searched for timer relays that would work and the only ones I could find were fully programmable and cost £50 each. As I hardly use indicators the cost wasn't justified. When the new unit arrives I will wire in to momentary switches on dash and put some pictures on web site. Thanks for advice. The steering wheel switches are nice but I prefer the dash mounts. norman verona 1989 BDR 220bhp Mem No 2166 the full story here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C7 Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Yep, maybe we need Jackal or someone to help with button part no's......please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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