Sequntial Turn Signals Failed
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Drifting
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From: Havin' fun in Frederick, MD!!!
St. Jude Donor '05 '09
Sequntial Turn Signals Failed
I am not criticizing the application nor the seller because I might have installed them incorrectly, but after about 9 months of use, the contacts in the OEM sockets (into which the new mini-harness was plugged) corroded completely and this past weekend shorted causing the ultra-fast turn signal cycling. 
I had to cut out the OEM socket and rewired the new socket (part of the supplied mini-harness) in order to have functioning turn signals again (back to stock configuration). I really hated cutting into the OEM harness!
I don't remember who sold me th kit and instructions, but to whomever it was, here's your chance to defend your product and installation procedure.
I think I paid something like $90 for it and I expected it to last a lot longer than 9 months.
I had to cut out the OEM socket and rewired the new socket (part of the supplied mini-harness) in order to have functioning turn signals again (back to stock configuration). I really hated cutting into the OEM harness!
I don't remember who sold me th kit and instructions, but to whomever it was, here's your chance to defend your product and installation procedure.
I think I paid something like $90 for it and I expected it to last a lot longer than 9 months.
Cherish your Hopes...
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
if bulbs are good...
...did you use silicon heavily in the sockets when installed...?
I think StuzVette has been running with the sequential lights for about a year now...
WebElectric - $99
...did you use silicon heavily in the sockets when installed...?
I think StuzVette has been running with the sequential lights for about a year now...
WebElectric - $99
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Drifting
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From: Havin' fun in Frederick, MD!!!
St. Jude Donor '05 '09
Oh yeah! the grease was REALLY heavily installed. I think the hot weather caused it to run out though and leave the socket unprotected. If I did it again, I would somehow seal the socket and plug so the grease was captive or at least the water couldn't get in. My concern was that I missed a step that said to mummify the socket with electrical tape or something.
Cherish your Hopes...
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From: West Palm Beach FL
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by lemansbleu2004
Oh yeah! the grease was REALLY heavily installed. I think the hot weather caused it to run out though and leave the socket unprotected. If I did it again, I would somehow seal the socket and plug so the grease was captive or at least the water couldn't get in. My concern was that I missed a step that said to mummify the socket with electrical tape or something.
I dont remember any other instructions...
...think I will head out to check mine now...
Give WebElectric a call and let them offer a solution...
...I hope all works out for you...
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St. Jude Donor '05, '12-'13, '15-'16, '21
Originally Posted by stuart
I dont remember any other instructions...
...think I will head out to check mine now...
Give WebElectric a call and let them offer a solution...
...I hope all works out for you...
...think I will head out to check mine now...
Give WebElectric a call and let them offer a solution...
...I hope all works out for you...
PS: I see from their website that they offer a lifetime warranty on their products.
Last edited by c5BlackBeauty; Jun 6, 2005 at 09:49 AM.
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Originally Posted by stuart
if bulbs are good...
...did you use silicon heavily in the sockets when installed...?
I think StuzVette has been running with the sequential lights for about a year now...
WebElectric - $99
...did you use silicon heavily in the sockets when installed...?
I think StuzVette has been running with the sequential lights for about a year now...
WebElectric - $99
I've got the same and still work great. Must fill the sockets with the supplied jell.......
Last edited by ZaydeZ06; Jun 6, 2005 at 10:02 AM.
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I second the opinion that WebElectric will stand by their stuff.. Somehow or another when I intalled mine, the modules were upside down and got water in them.
I sent them back and he was able to fix them and returned them quickly. No problems since then
Great people to work with!
I sent them back and he was able to fix them and returned them quickly. No problems since then
Great people to work with!
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Drifting
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Do you recall if this is the product shipped with your turnsignals? It's what is included in WebElectric's most recent shipments.
Its sparkplug di-electric grease. Heat shouldn't cause it to melt.
..rickko..
Its sparkplug di-electric grease. Heat shouldn't cause it to melt.
..rickko..