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Old 12-15-2014, 09:57 AM
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Default LED DRL solution without hyperflash OR overheating resistors!

Until now, the only way to have LED bulbs in the DRL position without hyperflash involved splicing in a resistor that would get dangerously hot since the DRL power is on the same circuit as the turn signal.

Radioflyer Innovation is proud to offer the definitive solution. Our harness uses a solid-state time-delay circuit to power the resistor with the turn signal for only 1 second (just long enough to trick the computer with each flash) Once the turn signal is turned off and the DRL restored, the power to the resistor is shut off after 1 second of operation. With no power going to the resistor, it doesn't get hot.

Here's a video of the harness using blue LEDs linked to the resistor to show it's function.


Includes 16" of wire leads to tuck the components neatly away under the headlight area.

The harness is available in 2 versions:
A) plug and play (installs between your LED bulb and the factory socket)

B) Spice-in version: For the more advance installer, this harness has no sockets and simply splices in between the factory connector and the rest of the harness. The end result is a cleaner installation but does involve cutting the factory harness.


Pre-order your harness here:
http://shop.radioflyerinnovations.co...ay-Off-088.htm

First harnesses will begin shipping after christmas

Amber-only Cree LED bulbs:
http://shop.radioflyerinnovations.co...t-of-2-034.htm

Cree switchback LED bulbs:
http://shop.radioflyerinnovations.co...b-pair-087.htm
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Old 12-17-2014, 11:43 AM
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Do you have a package deal on the Plug and play harness with cree switchbacks?

Thanks in advance
Old 12-17-2014, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by y2krtaf
Do you have a package deal on the Plug and play harness with cree switchbacks?

Thanks in advance
Not at this time, but it's a good idea. Check back on the website in a few hours.
Old 12-17-2014, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by theradioflyer
Not at this time, but it's a good idea. Check back on the website in a few hours.
I will indeed!
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Originally Posted by y2krtaf
I will indeed!
It's now an option to purchase switchback bulbs with the harness at a discounted price.
Old 12-17-2014, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by theradioflyer
It's now an option to purchase switchback bulbs with the harness at a discounted price.
Can you PM me the combo price? Been wanting the switchbacks but balked because of the hyper flash issue
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Originally Posted by BROCKYJACK
Can you PM me the combo price? Been wanting the switchbacks but balked because of the hyper flash issue
Plug-and-play harness with our Cree switchback bulb comes to $135 + shipping.
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Originally Posted by theradioflyer
Plug-and-play harness with our Cree switchback bulb comes to $135 + shipping.
Ordered!
Thank you!
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Sent you an e-mail through here,let me know,Gary
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What a great idea!
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Tried to send PM but you are not accepting messages.

Can you please email me at rc4g AT hotmail DOT com?
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Originally Posted by RC4G
Tried to send PM but you are not accepting messages.

Can you please email me at rc4g AT hotmail DOT com?
email sent
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Expensive fix for the issue but the design should work if the components are heavy duty enough.

Have you measured the temp on the resistors if you leave the turn signal on until the BCM turns them off automatically? I would expect a comparison of temps with and without your fix should be dramatically different.
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Does the "White DRL switchback" harness on your website also provide the same functions as this new harness?

The white DRL feature is what I'm most interested in but I do like the added "safety" this harness would provide.

Thanks
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Originally Posted by theradioflyer
Plug-and-play harness with our Cree switchback bulb comes to $135 + shipping.
So did this wiring harness solution described in this thread not pan out or why is it not on your website?
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Originally Posted by FortMorganAl
Expensive fix for the issue but the design should work if the components are heavy duty enough.

Have you measured the temp on the resistors if you leave the turn signal on until the BCM turns them off automatically? I would expect a comparison of temps with and without your fix should be dramatically different.
The harness design would only affect temps for the DRL function, however we discovered that the turn signal was not compatible with the harness while the DRLs were active. The turn signal would hyperflash if the DRLs were running initially.

If the turn signals were left on, the resistors would get just as hot as a resistor running directly off the factory harness. The planned change was to make the resistors turn off with the DRL (which the harness does)

Originally Posted by NoShade
Does the "White DRL switchback" harness on your website also provide the same functions as this new harness?

The white DRL feature is what I'm most interested in but I do like the added "safety" this harness would provide.

Thanks
Since the Delay-off function does not work as planned (turn signal hyperflashs with DRL running) We will be releasing a revised version of the white-DRL harness that runs the resistor in a more traditional location to solve the hyperflash issues. The White-DRL would still function as advertized, but the resistor would remain hot with the DRL. To ensure safety, we will be attaching the resistor using a 18" length of wire to allow it to be safely mounted outside of the headlight area (this will give enough length to mount the resistor to the front cross member.

Originally Posted by montivette
So did this wiring harness solution described in this thread not pan out or why is it not on your website?
Correct, the DRL delay-off function worked just fine, but the turn signal would hyperflash if the DRL was previously on. This is because the BCM tests the high-power circuit for current draw BEFORE the turn signal is activated. This means to prevent hyperflash, there must ALWAYS be the correct amperage draw on the circuit. If the DRLs were off (disabled or the parking/headlights were on) The delay-off resistor worked just fine. We discontinued this item as we are not comfortable selling a product that only works correctly half the time.

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If your guys and gals what the best solution to the white DRL, amber turn signal on a C6 Vette, look no further than Radioflyer Inovations. The harness and the latest LED bulbs that can be included in the order are TOP NOTCH. This kit works as advertised. White DRLs, amber turn signals and back to white DRLs. I left my turn signals on for over 5 minutes and the resistors only got warm. When the turn signals were turned off, the resistors got cool. The DRLs in the white mode are VERY bright. The Radioflyer Inovations C6 DRL LED system is tops. George is a very good person to work with.
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