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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Electrical and Instruments => Topic started by: Merc_Girl on August 28, 2024, 22:14:22

Title: Flasher unit query
Post by: Merc_Girl on August 28, 2024, 22:14:22: Hi eminent pagoda owners!

So, the ‘ticker’ sound of my indicator unit stopped working. A new ‘buzzer’ has been fitted, which works perfectly well apart from the sound it makes is intensely annoying! You feel that after each ‘beep’ will be followed by the words ’warning, vehicle reversing’!!!

I’m just wondering if anyone might be able to recommend a beeper that sounds more mechanical than large vehicle reversing warning!

I’ve read the tech manual and there do seem to be modern replacement flasher units, but I see these have bayonet connections rather than round. Other than cutting the wires to install a female connecting unit, is there a way to convert the spade to the MB cylindrical connections?

With thanks in advance
Katie
Title: Re: Flasher unit query
Post by: lpeterssen on August 29, 2024, 10:16:30: Dear Katy

This one wil work with minor modifications. Has also pin style terminals, just may need the repositioning of pins inside the connector bakelite to match terminals.

When installing it, just send me detailed pictures of the back of the unit to match lines.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/166853933533?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=LUvK-c-LTTq&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=xQJlZWrBRO-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Best regards
L.Peterssen
Www.wiredoktor.com
Title: Re: Flasher unit query
Post by: lpeterssen on August 29, 2024, 10:18:27: This other one from a w116, also has pin style terminals.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/166853933533?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=LUvK-c-LTTq&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=xQJlZWrBRO-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Best regards
L.Peterssen
Www.wiredoktor.com
Title: Re: Flasher unit query
Post by: lpeterssen on August 29, 2024, 10:22:56: And finally the other solution is to install a hazard relay sub harness on your w113-230 or 250 sl.

This sub harness takes over the function of the original flasher relay. So you will not need it any more since the hazard/flasher relay performs both functions.

https://wiredoktor.com/products/mb-w113-hazard-relay-sub-harness

Best regards
L.peterssen
Www.wiredoktor.com
Title: Re: Flasher unit query
Post by: lpeterssen on August 29, 2024, 10:27:44: And here a new flasher unit made in UK , That I have never tried but looks ok. This one also works.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/276525312565?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=7wb4zibgrxy&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=xQJlZWrBRO-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Title: Re: Flasher unit query
Post by: lpeterssen on August 29, 2024, 10:32:09: Another one , new that will work

https://www.ebay.com/itm/134480835935?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=XN1IjnCQRA2&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=xQJlZWrBRO-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Good brand and sold by a reputable / trusted vendor as is AUTOHAUSAZ in Arizona USA.

BEST REGARDS

L.Peterssen
www.wiredoktor.com
Title: Re: Flasher unit query
Post by: Merc_Girl on August 29, 2024, 11:26:47: Thank you!!!

Will take a look

I’ve just remembered I may have put LED bulbs in as couldn’t see the whether dash lights were on or not! 😱🥰
Title: Re: Flasher unit query
Post by: 66andBlue on August 29, 2024, 21:05:19: Quote from: Merc_Girl on August 28, 2024, 22:14:22
... Other than cutting the wires to install a female connecting unit, is there a way to convert the spade to the MB cylindrical connections?
...

Yes.
Here is what I did, last photo shows my current version; originalists probably won't like it. ;)
Title: Re: Flasher unit query
Post by: rwmastel on August 30, 2024, 05:54:54: I'm confused. Katie asked for "a beeper that sounds more mechanical than large vehicle reversing warning!". In reply, she's pointed to relays. Do the relays make the turn signal noise in the car?
Title: Re: Flasher unit query
Post by: BobH on August 30, 2024, 06:47:49: The clicking sound is the mechanical contacts opening and closing, i'm not sure how modern "relays" recreate this sound, clearly Katie's relay has a modern bleeper/buzzer fitted, which i agree would drive you nuts

https://jalopnik.com/heres-why-your-turn-signals-make-that-clicking-noise-1793380845

If this is still available, it might be the last one, although only good for those who still have filament lamps

https://www.2040-parts.com/mercedes-bosch-turn-signal-relay-new-001-544-39-32-i1080125/
Title: Re: Flasher unit query
Post by: rwmastel on August 31, 2024, 03:18:54: Ok, I understand. Are original relays NLA?
Title: Re: Flasher unit query
Post by: Merc_Girl on September 12, 2024, 20:42:36: Ok
I have LED lights installed,. My understanding is that ‘traditional’ relays, for tungsten lamps won’t work

So I think my question may be
Does anyone know of a flasher unit, for LED lamps, that are able to make a ‘mechanical’ sound? 🙄
Title: Re: Flasher unit query
Post by: BobH on September 16, 2024, 09:15:08: This one will work and has the authentic "click"

As with most replacements it has spade terminals, so will need to be modified and bullet type connectors soldered on

https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/products/12v-electronic-indicator-flasher-relay-for-classic-cars-with-oe-clicking-sound?_pos=1&_sid=8df48c392&_ss=r&variant=13046209031
Title: Re: Flasher unit query
Post by: Merc_Girl on September 16, 2024, 20:08:25: Thank you 🥰
Title: Re: Flasher unit query
Post by: Chris Long on September 21, 2024, 12:52:57: Try this thread

https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=30927.msg224490#msg224490