MX7000 Issue

[fireman5199]

We have a mx7000 with 4 halogen flashers on the lower level. They are all hooked to the same flasher to alternate 2 at a time.

When you hit the switch to activate the intersection lights all 4 flashers go steady. Turn off the intersection they start flashing again. They are not wired to do this. Any suggestions would be helpful.

 

[Doyle257]

Do the intersection lights work without lighting the flashers?
open up your lids, and go through the harness. you may have 2 wires that have worn their jackets off and are bridging.

 

[801]

As Doyle said, or you may have a ground problem. I've spend hours trying to track down a lighting problem only to find the bar didn't have a good ground or the lighthead wasn't grounded to the frame correctly.

 

[Scoot163]

If you are using the OEM Code 3 flasher there is a steady bypass option on it. I ran into a similar problem on another MX I was working on. If I recall correctly, the white wire from the harness was used (at least on mine) to activate the bypass. I disconnected the wire and capped it and problem was solved. I'm on the road until Sunday but can take some pictures for you when I get back if needed.