V50 Electrics : - Need help with fittiing an alternating headlight flasher

houghtonc79 · Mar 25th, 2007, 15:42

I'm fitting a Whelen alternating headlight flasher unit to my V50 2.0d with Bi-Xenon's and am having a little difficulty getting it to work as per the insturctions with the unit. If anyone has any help they could offer then please get in touch. I have attached the V50 wiring diagram and the instructions from Whelen if thats any help. Cheers, Chris.

jezza5986 · Mar 27th, 2007, 19:19

Evening mate, is this for a Private/NHS Ambulance?

Jezza

robg · Mar 29th, 2007, 21:51

Xenon lights are a high tech flourecent tube, they do not have an element like a normal halogen bulb, the work on a high voltage arc. This means they need all sorts of electrobics to "ignite" them, then other electronics to keep them lit. If you could make them flash you would blow the electronics in no time. Just like you would never try and flash office strip lights, Its a major no go.

However, if dont see any reason why the main beam bulbs shouldnt be set to alternate so long as you wire direct to he bulb. Activatig main beam also lifts the xenon beam, you need to be sure you dont interfere with that system.

Sorry this doesnt fix your prob, but it may stop you causing damage.
rob

Mar 27th, 2007, 19:19	#2
jezza5986 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 27th, 2012 16:02 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leeds	Evening mate, is this for a Private/NHS Ambulance? Jezza

Mar 29th, 2007, 21:51	#3
robg Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2012 20:35 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brentwood	Xenon lights are a high tech flourecent tube, they do not have an element like a normal halogen bulb, the work on a high voltage arc. This means they need all sorts of electrobics to "ignite" them, then other electronics to keep them lit. If you could make them flash you would blow the electronics in no time. Just like you would never try and flash office strip lights, Its a major no go. However, if dont see any reason why the main beam bulbs shouldnt be set to alternate so long as you wire direct to he bulb. Activatig main beam also lifts the xenon beam, you need to be sure you dont interfere with that system. Sorry this doesnt fix your prob, but it may stop you causing damage. rob

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