Flashers - differences

[mcgovern61]

My flasher unit failed recently and I replaced it with a similar 2 wire flasher. But, there is still a green wire hanging there (always has) and the manual does show a 3 wire flasher. What is the difference between the 2 wire and 3 wire? The 2 wire is working normally. :headscratch:

 

[Ansimp]

Two wire is load and supply ( lights and battery, ignition )
Three wire is load and supply with the third wire being earth ( as is the Gokdwing) or in some cases pilot lamp ( dash indicator light)

 

[mcgovern61]

So should I be using the 3 wire flasher if the 2 wire one is working?

 

[Ansimp]

They both do the same job so your 2 pin is fine. :good:

 

[dan filipi]

Probably weird but the old stock Honda 3 wire flasher has a certain charm in the way it sounds and operates to me but I'm partial to mechanical things as opposed to electronic.

 

[brianinpa]

I have an electronic 2 pin flasher in the 81... It's been there for about 3 years with no problem. Since I am putting LED lights on my trailer, I'll be putting the same thing on the 84 too.