Water temp stopped working, and turn sign is fast

[jimsclub]

Recently the water temp guage stopped working, and the turn signal is a very fast blinking on both sides. The bulbs are good so if anybody out there has any thoughts I would like to hear from you. The car is a 1984 380sl

[230/8]

And the car would be a...??

[dugald]

Originally Posted by jimsclub

The car is a 1984 380sl

he said

[230/8]

Ahh yes, distracted...sorry...try replacing the water temperature gauge sending unit. It is on the thermostat housing and costs about $18. Install a new flasher if the fast blinking is a problem for you. A new flasher may flash slower. Also, check the wattage of the bulbs to make sure they are correct. This can affect the speed of the flasher.