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LED SIGNAL HELP by nightonfire
Started on: 06-28-2014 10:27 PM
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Report this Post06-28-2014 10:27 PM Click Here to See the Profile for nightonfireSend a Private Message to nightonfireEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
I have recently upgraded the taillight Signals to LEDs. Now when I use the indicator, nothing happens but when I pull the Hazard, the indicators blink as they should.
do you believe I may need another bridge correct this problem?
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Report this Post06-28-2014 10:33 PM Click Here to See the Profile for doublec4Send a Private Message to doublec4Edit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
Sounds like you need an electronic flashing unit.

Try this one:

http://www.memotronics.com/...ef32rl-round-25-amp/

It requires an extra ground wire, but it is LED compatible. You can install LED lights (low load) and get rid of the old flasher that relied on the higher load of the incandescent bulbs to trip it and flash.

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Report this Post06-28-2014 10:43 PM Click Here to See the Profile for nightonfireSend a Private Message to nightonfireEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
hey Chris,

WoW, I should have you on speed dial

I will give it a shot, and will let you know!

Thanks again
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Report this Post07-03-2014 07:33 AM Click Here to See the Profile for LeviathanSend a Private Message to LeviathanEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
Replacing the side markets with LEDs are really simple for the rear. The front markers has current that flows both ways depending on if the head lights are on or not. If you were to put JUST an led light in the front side marker, it would only blink when you turn your turn signals on when the lights are off or when the lights are on (but not both). The front markers also require a full-wave bridge rectifier (4 diodes) to allow the blinkers to work in both directions (with lights on and off).

I have placed LED strips in my side markers, but have yet to put the bridge rectifier in the front side markers. The side marker only blinks for me when I have the lights on.
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Report this Post07-03-2014 01:41 PM Click Here to See the Profile for theogreClick Here to visit theogre's HomePageSend a Private Message to theogreEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
See my Cave, LED poisoning and LED Marker Light

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