Mfc-02 Turn Indicator Function. Help Please!

[lohr500]

Hi there,

I have installed my MFC-02 into the F350, and as far as I can establish everything is working as it should.

Except for the right and left hand turn indicators!!!

I can select hazards by sliding the left hand trim to the right & moving the left hand stick to the right & back to centre. All 4 hazards flash continually, so no problem with the bulbs or connections.

According to the handbook, with the right hand vertical trim centred, by moving the right hand stick fully down ( clutch function), if you move the steering right or left, the turn indicators should function. But they don't

I have tried several re learnings of the stick travel, trim travel & transmission setting, but it doesn't seem to make any difference.

I am using a Futaba EX4 TX with R136F receiver.

Like I say, all the other functions seem to work, including selecting headlamps/fog lamps/no lamps on the same right hand stick.

Anyone got any ideas?

Thanks,

Tony

[Shodog]

Here is the trick. pull all the way down on the right stick then go back to neutral and then either left or right. You have to make this move fairly fast. It will work everytime.

another cool feature is the engine rev mode. hold the right stick all the way down and then rev up the motor with the left stick.

[lohr500]

Hi Shodog,

Tried as you suggested and it just doesnt want to play

Engine rev mode works.

Light selection on right stick with right trim fully down works.

Lights & horn work on right stick when moved upwards with trim in centre.

Steering works.

Hazards work.

Just no turn signals.

I have got the ratchet on the right hand stick, so it doesn't self centre. Moved it across from the left stick.

I am wondering if the thing is so sensitive to being returned to the centre position.

Very frustrating.

[Shodog]

It's important to center it or else the function will not work. I don't know if your transmitter has it but mine came with a plus looking gate for the right stick that works great for this function.

[DudeWalker]

It could be difficult with the ratchet. It's more of a flicking motion.

The 4 EX is a nice radio, but it needs a simple fix to make both sticks self-centering.

See this for the $2 parts.

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?...c=41757&hl=

Good luck.

[lohr500]

Yahhhoooo !!!

Thanks guys.

It was the ratchet. The indicator control signal must be really sensitive for the stick to return to neutral.

I borrowed the self centre lever & spring off the left hand gear change stick.

Was hoping I could add the ratchet to the gear lever stick, but there are no teeth on the left right axis movement inside the transmitter.

Suppose it makes sense as you would never need a fixed stick position on that axis.

I will see if I can get the parts in your link DudeWalker somewhere in the UK.

Having said that probably cheaper to pay 2 bucks in the US plus a bit of postage.

Cheers again.

[Blacque Jacque]

You could try ServoShop

Or Channel 4 models

Both carry an extensive range of Futaba parts.

Ripmax is the UK importer for Futaba, might be worth a quick phone call or email.

[lohr500]

Thanks Blacque Jacque.

I have sent emails & await replies.

[blakeatron]

Thanks Blacque Jacque.

I have sent emails & await replies.

Can you let me know how you get on as i fancy having both sticks sprung!

[lohr500]

Can you let me know how you get on as i fancy having both sticks sprung!

Hi there mystic one.

It seems the part number for the self centre kit in the UK is ST53.

Servoshop AKA Steve Webb Models can do them for 2.25

Here is his reply to me.

We do have the return kit you require in stock, part number ST53, priced at 2.25, plus postage and packing of 1.95 inside the UK.

If you would like to place an order, please give us a call on 01928 735225

Best regards

Robin

Sales at SWM Ltd

Technobots do the same thing for 1.99 but have a min 10 order charge plus postage.

I have ordered one from Technobots because they also had the low priced 40Mhz Cirrus receiver & some cheap crystals for the 4EX.

I need the receiver for my next project.

Can your supernatural powers work out what the next model will be ?

Once the parts arrive I will confirm that they are suitable for the 4EX.