LED Turn Signal Problem - Page 2

Killerbracing · 04-06-2014, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

You won't have a problem if you are using two, LED turn signals. However, if you have four, LED turn signals, you need to do two things.

1) Get an LED flasher unit
2) Remove the turn signal indicator bulb, or install a diode kit in front of the indicator bulb.

I am heading out for the evening. However, if you have further questions, I will answer them later.

Ok, I'm missing something. I pulled the indicator bulb, put an led flasher in and the four way problem is fixed, but they won't flash. Each side just stays solid. Do I need the led flasher that has a ground lead?

SpudRider · 04-06-2014, 10:33 PM

You should use an LED flasher with the same number of contacts as the stock flasher, whether it be a 2-wire, or a 3-wire flasher. Also, make sure you get an LED flasher, which is different from an electronic flasher. Some electronic flashers won't work with LED turn signals, since the mimimum load is too high, but an LED flasher with no mimimum load will always work. Here are links to two LED flashers which will definitely work with all, LED turn signals.

http://www.superbrightleds.com/morei...asher/787/842/

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/...=led%20flasher

Killerbracing · 04-07-2014, 08:42 PM

Got the correct Led flasher. The flasher is defective out of the box. Works fine with the beepy flasher. Guess I'll get another flasher tomorrow.

Killerbracing · 04-08-2014, 09:41 PM

Guess I'll be using old beepy for awhile.
You know the world has gone to hell when you go to three shops and have to go rip the flasher out of your truck's fuse box to show them what you need.

Weldangrind · 04-09-2014, 10:57 AM

I feel your pain. It's like when I would walk into a parts store and ask for an intake manifold gasket for a 350 SBC. I'd get a puzzled look, followed by "what kind of car?" Me - I don't know what the motor is out of; I bought it at a swap meet. "Do you have the VIN?" Me - Like I just said, I don't even know what car it's out of. "Does it have air conditioning?" Me - who cares? It's an intake manifold gasket.

Honestly, I miss the days when a parts guy knew the inventory.

bogieboy · 04-09-2014, 12:55 PM

WaG... i purposely try and mess with em... i will just give them the part number i need... then they ask that whole what car line of questions... i tell them just go pull a xxxxxxx part...its on the third shelf behind you, left hand side, eye level....ir where ever it would be located in thier inventory...LOL

04-06-2014, 10:33 PM	#17
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	You should use an LED flasher with the same number of contacts as the stock flasher, whether it be a 2-wire, or a 3-wire flasher. Also, make sure you get an LED flasher, which is different from an electronic flasher. Some electronic flashers won't work with LED turn signals, since the mimimum load is too high, but an LED flasher with no mimimum load will always work. Here are links to two LED flashers which will definitely work with all, LED turn signals. http://www.superbrightleds.com/morei...asher/787/842/ http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/...=led%20flasher __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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04-09-2014, 10:57 AM	#20
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I feel your pain. It's like when I would walk into a parts store and ask for an intake manifold gasket for a 350 SBC. I'd get a puzzled look, followed by "what kind of car?" Me - I don't know what the motor is out of; I bought it at a swap meet. "Do you have the VIN?" Me - Like I just said, I don't even know what car it's out of. "Does it have air conditioning?" Me - who cares? It's an intake manifold gasket. Honestly, I miss the days when a parts guy knew the inventory. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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04-07-2014, 08:42 PM	#18
Killerbracing Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Buffalo, Mo Posts: 259	Got the correct Led flasher. The flasher is defective out of the box. Works fine with the beepy flasher. Guess I'll get another flasher tomorrow.
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04-08-2014, 09:41 PM	#19
Killerbracing Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Buffalo, Mo Posts: 259	Guess I'll be using old beepy for awhile. You know the world has gone to hell when you go to three shops and have to go rip the flasher out of your truck's fuse box to show them what you need.
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04-09-2014, 12:55 PM	#21
bogieboy Join Date: May 2013 Location: finger lakes NY Posts: 2,045	WaG... i purposely try and mess with em... i will just give them the part number i need... then they ask that whole what car line of questions... i tell them just go pull a xxxxxxx part...its on the third shelf behind you, left hand side, eye level....ir where ever it would be located in thier inventory...LOL
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