<VV> Amber Turn Signal Issues

[Hugo Miller]

It was normal in Britain also. But we moved on from it almost seventy 
years ago, and started fitting separate amber turn signals front & rear. 
The 'old' system needs a hideously complicated system of wiring, relays 
etc. A classic example of making an easy thing difficult!

On 2020-03-03 23:56, FrankDuVal via VirtualVairs wrote:
> " American cars use an unusual set up where the same tail lamps
> serves as a tail/running light, brake/stop light and also a red turn
> signal. In my opinion, a less than ideal arrangement."
>
> Of curse to us, it is the USUAL setup! Works great! In use since turn
> signals appeared on cars here. Saves bulbs and wiring at the expense
> of a few extra switch terminals.
>
> Frank DuVal
>
> On 3/3/2020 9:44 PM, Arlette Pat & Carl Kelsen via VirtualVairs 
> wrote:
>> G’day everyone,
>> Recently I posted a note covering a problem I was having with a 
>> converting the rear  red turns signals on our ‘65 Monza convertible to 
>> amber by using switch back LED globes behind our cars white back up 
>> lights.
>>
>> After some searching, reading and trails I suddenly realised my 
>> problem! American cars use an unusual set up where the same tail lamps 
>> serves as a tail/running light, brake/stop light and also a red turn 
>> signal. In my opinion, a less than ideal arrangement.
>>
>> With this US system the red turn signal and brake lights use the 
>> same circuit and when the brake light is working it over rides the red 
>> turn signal. So the fix for my problem was simply to have brake light 
>> feed by pass the turn signal feed.
>>
>> I am pleased say that I now have correctly functioning RED tail 
>> /stop lights, AMBER turn signals from the cars white back up lights 
>> while retaining the cars WHITE back up lights. This system provides 
>> clear signals but does not alter the cars appearance. Thanks to all of 
>> you offered your kind advice. It was most appreciated.
>>
>> Now, I will turn my attention back to the wiring of our cars 
>> electric fuel pump.
>> Regards from Australia
>> Carl Kelsen
>>
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