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: Led turn signal (both flash same time :-( )


Chalms
06-26-2011, 09:46 AM
I'm installing my Lincoln tail light n using led strips for turn signals. I did an op test for the signals both flash same time no matter which way I position the switch.

Moneypit
06-26-2011, 04:15 PM
I'm installing my Lincoln tail light n using led strips for turn signals. I did an op test for the signals both flash same time no matter which way I position the switch.

I don't know if this will help or not. We were looking to install LED lighting for one of our plow trucks and I remember we had to buy a little power pack that did something to the power of the LED's so they would alternate flashes and not flash together. Not sure if they need their own separate power supply and ground or not.

Moneypit
06-26-2011, 04:20 PM
I just read through the parts list we had for the plow truck set up. We were going from incandescent lighting to LED lighting and thats where we needed this little power pack looking thing. It just pigtailed off the stock wiring to the new LED lights.

Chalms
06-26-2011, 06:12 PM
Gotcha doesn't make total sense to me. I could see if the rate of flash was too high that would deem a resistor pack. But the I'd assume the flashed relay would have separate poles per side. I'm sure someone can beat this dilemma. Thanks for your help!

jmemmer77
06-26-2011, 06:21 PM
You're getting enough voltage through the indicator light on the dash to power both the LED's. Just as a test, pull the dash and remove the bulb from the turn signal indicator then test your LED signals.
If that fixed it;
1. cut both the green and the brown wires from the indicator lamp socket.
2. wire the green to ground from the socket to the back of the speedo
3. wire the striped ends of 2 10 amp diodes to the brown wire from the socket
4. wire the other end of one diode to either of the brown or green wires that connect to the turn signal and then the same for the remaining diode and turn signal wire.

*use heat shrink on all connections

If they flash really fast, you'll have to add 10 Ohm resistors to each side (L&R) of the circuit by grounding each resistor in the + leg of each L&R turn signal.

This method won't save on your electrical draw, but will give you the look you're after.