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Pegasus19
| Posted on Sunday, March 18, 2012 - 11:48 pm: |
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Hey all, I decided to replace the turn signals on my 01 Blast with small LED signals from eBay. I swapped out the front two first and they worked like a charm, no issues. Then tonight i decided to swap out the rear ones and all of a sudden the lights won't flash anymore AND my flasher relay is screaming at me. What gives? Do I need a special relay to run 4 LED signals? Why did it work fine when I only had 2 hooked up? |
Gearheaderiko
| Posted on Monday, March 19, 2012 - 01:26 am: |
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Yes, you need a special relay. It likely worked fine because the 2 old turn signals still provided enough of a load for the flasher to work. EZ I think lists a cheap LED compatible somewhere here. If not I'm sure they are available. Or a "Signal Minder" from Kissan will solve the problem and you'll also get running lights, emergency flashers and self cancelling turn signals (about $100). Other products are also available. Thats my best guess anyway! |
Pegasus19
| Posted on Monday, March 19, 2012 - 11:22 am: |
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Thanks Erik! I'll head to Autozone/Advance/NAPA/Cycle Gear later today and try and find an LED relay. |
Gearheaderiko
| Posted on Monday, March 19, 2012 - 01:30 pm: |
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I'm pretty sure EZ posted the napa pt # here somewhere. Try the search function. I can't do that from my phone. I could be wrong though. |
Pegasus19
| Posted on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 10:24 am: |
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problem solved. got a triton ep36 relay from autozone, plugged it in, and they work perfectly now. Thanks for the advice! |
Swampy
| Posted on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 09:49 pm: |
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This is a great find! Sombody post that information at the top of the electrical page as the other fix is to disconnect one of the relay lead internally on the flasher... |
Lostsurfer1771
| Posted on Sunday, October 07, 2012 - 10:58 am: |
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would this work for only 2 LED flashers that are blinking too fast? i still have stock signals on the rear |
Gearheaderiko
| Posted on Sunday, October 07, 2012 - 11:38 am: |
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Yes. But you'll change other two eventually anyway so might as well get the right flasher! You can also buy a flasher that will give you emergency lights and self cancelling turn signals (and maybe even a pulsating brake light if desired). About $100. |
Lostsurfer1771
| Posted on Sunday, October 07, 2012 - 12:45 pm: |
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In due time. My wallet is running on fumes right now lol. But thanks for the info. |