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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 03:15 PM
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I just installed these and the hyperflash relay.

With key off, I turn parking lights on, and the SB's light up white. I thought the amber would be on. Then I turned on the headlights, they came on normally and the SB's were still on, in white.

With key on, rear turn signals work normally, front SB's do nothing, either side.

Car running, the SB's were not on. Normally the DRLs are on.

I thought this was plug n play? The stock lamps were functioning normally. Any ideas?

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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 03:23 PM
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Try this, get the LED bulb, unplug it, and give it a 180° turn.

I had issues with LED before, I think they are a PITA.
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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 04:11 PM
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I tried flipping them and they're doing the same thing. Apparently the amber part isn't working.. taking the relay out didn't do anything either...
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Try turning the multi function switch to the first 'on' position and see if they work there. I think mine only flash back it the lights are on.
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went back to stock
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When I turn the key on they light up amber, DRL's. With the lights on they are white. The turn signal is amber and the white doesn't even come on until the blinker is canceled if the lights are on and goes back to amber if the lights are off. It does sound like your amber lights aren't working though. I would contact the company you bought them from and see what they say.
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