LED Tail Light Blinks Too Fast - Help
Racer
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: TX
thanks, yeah It is the load but Id like to bypass the load stabilizers with a flasher. One of the reasons I bought LED's was to take load off as my battery would start winding down with HID's, radio and brake lights on at first start up idle. When I would let off the brakes the battery would begin to "normalize". Now with the LEDs and less load I see less of the voltage dips.
so just waiting to see what Adjure inc replies on the email...
so just waiting to see what Adjure inc replies on the email...
Pro
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From: Jacksonville FL
Good luck, I've done LED's on my Vette and Harley and in both cases found that I had to "fool" the flashers because the LED's draw so much less than the OEM bulbs. in both cases I found a "plug and play" fix. Maybe there's a different flasher, but I've been very reluctant to impact the electrical system to that extent. Would a higher amp battery be another option? I just can't imagine the brake lights pulling enough to make a big difference, but I'm clearly no expert and would yield to the best thinking of the experts......... 
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Originally Posted by vetteman21
thanks, yeah It is the load but Id like to bypass the load stabilizers with a flasher. One of the reasons I bought LED's was to take load off as my battery would start winding down with HID's, radio and brake lights on at first start up idle. When I would let off the brakes the battery would begin to "normalize". Now with the LEDs and less load I see less of the voltage dips.
so just waiting to see what Adjure inc replies on the email...
so just waiting to see what Adjure inc replies on the email...
Racer
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: TX
Welp, they havent replied. maybe since its the "old" kit they dont sell the inline flasher socket connector thing anymore. Too bad considering how many people would buy it if they just sold it on their website. Theres money to be made. Guess not enough...
Racer
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: TX
I found exactly what is needed. Even shows install.... Can anyone replicate this??
http://www.cat-co-ltd.co.jp/hashimot...t_usled_02.htm
The Flasher Unit is installed between factory flasher unit and turn signal switch located right side under column.
Remove under trim. Here is the connector to flasher unit.
Disconnect and insert Flasher Unit. Reset DTC Error.
http://www.cat-co-ltd.co.jp/hashimot...t_usled_02.htm
The Flasher Unit is installed between factory flasher unit and turn signal switch located right side under column.
Remove under trim. Here is the connector to flasher unit.
Disconnect and insert Flasher Unit. Reset DTC Error.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 279
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From: TX
I spoke to the guy who runs the site I posted pics from above. He said the above didnt work completely so he switched to a unit called a OMRON Timer Relay Unit(H3YN-4) like at the link below...
http://www.newark.com/NewarkWebComme...KU=16F3235&N=0
he also emailed me a wiring diagram but I dont have a means to post it. If anyone wants it let me know...
http://www.newark.com/NewarkWebComme...KU=16F3235&N=0
he also emailed me a wiring diagram but I dont have a means to post it. If anyone wants it let me know...
Racer
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From: SF Bay Area (Norcal) California
I'm about to buy a set of led lights for my car and i was wondering if anyone knows why they recommend not to Replace the daytime running lights with LED's? Apparantly they burn out for no good reason...well there has to be a reason.
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Originally Posted by Var
I'm about to buy a set of led lights for my car and i was wondering if anyone knows why they recommend not to Replace the daytime running lights with LED's? Apparantly they burn out for no good reason...well there has to be a reason.
The blown bulb phenomena is due to water getting in the housing. The bulb placement is too close to the plastic housing, causing warpage and/or melting and cracking. Water+hot bulbs=blown bulbs. HTH
Racer
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: TX
yep, i have the light towers. they are awsome. heres a pic. once i get this blinker issue solved ill do a "how to" post with info and pics and where to get the stuff so when people do a search they can find answers. 
so basically if youve seen a vette with blackouts at night these are brighter than that if your not running blackouts, i dont know how they compare exactly to a regular incandescent w/o blackouts but id guess they would look about equal. The reason one has a blackout and one doesnt is one flew out and i do intend to replace it at some point.
so basically if youve seen a vette with blackouts at night these are brighter than that if your not running blackouts, i dont know how they compare exactly to a regular incandescent w/o blackouts but id guess they would look about equal. The reason one has a blackout and one doesnt is one flew out and i do intend to replace it at some point.
Racer
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From: TX
On a side note. a guy at a college just advanced led technology 10000%
He was making quantum dots and typically when you shine light on these they give off their own light energy. Well he shined a lazer on them and it made the whole table glow. He didnt know it would this. It was all by accident (and now hell be filthy rich im sure) They took these same kind of atoms and mixed them into a polymer and covered led bulbs with the mixture. 1 LED bulb glowed as bright as a home light bulb. its in the american scientific journal or whatever the official scientific journal thing is if you want to go looking for it. I found the info on msn.com . talk about a future energy savings for homes and cars. incandescents will be oldschool in 10 years. In 25 it will be like a lantern lol
He was making quantum dots and typically when you shine light on these they give off their own light energy. Well he shined a lazer on them and it made the whole table glow. He didnt know it would this. It was all by accident (and now hell be filthy rich im sure) They took these same kind of atoms and mixed them into a polymer and covered led bulbs with the mixture. 1 LED bulb glowed as bright as a home light bulb. its in the american scientific journal or whatever the official scientific journal thing is if you want to go looking for it. I found the info on msn.com . talk about a future energy savings for homes and cars. incandescents will be oldschool in 10 years. In 25 it will be like a lantern lol
Racer
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From: TX
Recieved an email from Adjure last Friday evening after giving them the details given by LoneStarFRC above They do have the part so I ordered it today. The way to request it is call it a:
C5 corvette pig tail wire harness that comes with el-12 flasher and instructions for LED tail lights. Cost: $ 44 + shipping
They tell me it does not have a part number but they do sell it. Might need to mention that as well.
phone number: 888-966-9333
It is part of their old kit but they still sell the part.
The guy I spoke to over there is not sure if it controls front and rear or just rear turn signals so if its just rear I may just take the LED's out of the front or it might be something fixable where I can do some rewiring with the new adjure harness.
I like this idea WAY better than load resistors as the resisters get hot and waste battery.
It is going out UPS so Ill start my writeup, thanks to LoneStarFRC, when it comes in so you guys can see what the harness can do.
C5 corvette pig tail wire harness that comes with el-12 flasher and instructions for LED tail lights. Cost: $ 44 + shipping
They tell me it does not have a part number but they do sell it. Might need to mention that as well.
phone number: 888-966-9333
It is part of their old kit but they still sell the part.
The guy I spoke to over there is not sure if it controls front and rear or just rear turn signals so if its just rear I may just take the LED's out of the front or it might be something fixable where I can do some rewiring with the new adjure harness.
I like this idea WAY better than load resistors as the resisters get hot and waste battery.
It is going out UPS so Ill start my writeup, thanks to LoneStarFRC, when it comes in so you guys can see what the harness can do.
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Originally Posted by vetteman21
Recieved an email from Adjure last Friday evening after giving them the details given by LoneStarFRC above They do have the part so I ordered it today. The way to request it is call it a:
C5 corvette pig tail wire harness that comes with el-12 flasher and instructions for LED tail lights. Cost: $ 44 + shipping
They tell me it does not have a part number but they do sell it. Might need to mention that as well.
phone number: 888-966-9333
It is part of their old kit but they still sell the part.
The guy I spoke to over there is not sure if it controls front and rear or just rear turn signals so if its just rear I may just take the LED's out of the front or it might be something fixable where I can do some rewiring with the new adjure harness.
I like this idea WAY better than load resistors as the resisters get hot and waste battery.
It is going out UPS so Ill start my writeup, thanks to LoneStarFRC, when it comes in so you guys can see what the harness can do.
C5 corvette pig tail wire harness that comes with el-12 flasher and instructions for LED tail lights. Cost: $ 44 + shipping
They tell me it does not have a part number but they do sell it. Might need to mention that as well.
phone number: 888-966-9333
It is part of their old kit but they still sell the part.
The guy I spoke to over there is not sure if it controls front and rear or just rear turn signals so if its just rear I may just take the LED's out of the front or it might be something fixable where I can do some rewiring with the new adjure harness.
I like this idea WAY better than load resistors as the resisters get hot and waste battery.
It is going out UPS so Ill start my writeup, thanks to LoneStarFRC, when it comes in so you guys can see what the harness can do.
I agree with you, it is a much better way to go than adding resistors. The only minor drawback to the EL-12 flasher is that it is so quiet, it may be possible for a turn signal to be on a not hear it. I haven't had this happen yet, but I might like to find a small flasher "clip" like used to be used in most cars and mount it to a panel or bulkhead. The flasher would then snap into it and hopefully that would allow the sound of the flasher's relay to be transmitted loudly enough to hear it easily.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: TX
Racer
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 279
Likes: 18
From: TX
Racer
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 279
Likes: 18
From: TX
