LED Hyperflash Question
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LED Hyperflash Question
I've been running my full HID/LED setup for two years. I have a hyperflash harness installed and everything has been working great.
However, today I noticed that when turning on my right turn signal, I received the hyperflash. I checked and there are no burnt out bulbs. When I turn on my left turn signal, it flashes as normal.
Anyone know what could be causing this? I have LED switchbacks in the front and the LED Halos in the back. Again, all bulbs are on and working correctly. I just get the hyperflash on the passenger side when I switch on the right hand turn signal.
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However, today I noticed that when turning on my right turn signal, I received the hyperflash. I checked and there are no burnt out bulbs. When I turn on my left turn signal, it flashes as normal.
Anyone know what could be causing this? I have LED switchbacks in the front and the LED Halos in the back. Again, all bulbs are on and working correctly. I just get the hyperflash on the passenger side when I switch on the right hand turn signal.
Thanks!
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Can't help you with a solution, but perhaps JW Motoring or theradioflyer can give you some advice.
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I've been running my full HID/LED setup for two years. I have a hyperflash harness installed and everything has been working great. However, today I noticed that when turning on my right turn signal, I received the hyperflash. I checked and there are no burnt out bulbs. When I turn on my left turn signal, it flashes as normal. Anyone know what could be causing this? I have LED switchbacks in the front and the LED Halos in the back. Again, all bulbs are on and working correctly. I just get the hyperflash on the passenger side when I switch on the right hand turn signal. Thanks!
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Thanks for the info. I will pull the rear halos and make sure that the load resister is still there. I don't remember how they looked when I first installed them, however I thought they were built into the unit. I wasn't aware they were separate and could fall off.
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Thanks. I purchased my LEDs from JWM so I will send him a PM if I can't fix the issue. Thanks for the info. I will pull the rear halos and make sure that the load resister is still there. I don't remember how they looked when I first installed them, however I thought they were built into the unit. I wasn't aware they were separate and could fall off.
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Weird issue.
Since you have the harness installed the load resistor issue shouldn't be the reason it is doing this. I'm not too familiar with this happening so it's still worth checking out.
If that checks out pull the harness. Make sure the connections are still solid. Maybe a connection came loose. If that looks good the top flasher piece may have failed. I can't recall any failing in the 5 years that we've sold those harnesses. It's possible though. The left side not flashing fast makes me believe this isn't the issue.
Since you have the harness installed the load resistor issue shouldn't be the reason it is doing this. I'm not too familiar with this happening so it's still worth checking out.
If that checks out pull the harness. Make sure the connections are still solid. Maybe a connection came loose. If that looks good the top flasher piece may have failed. I can't recall any failing in the 5 years that we've sold those harnesses. It's possible though. The left side not flashing fast makes me believe this isn't the issue.
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Weird issue. Since you have the harness installed the load resistor issue shouldn't be the reason it is doing this. I'm not too familiar with this happening so it's still worth checking out. If that checks out pull the harness. Make sure the connections are still solid. Maybe a connection came loose. If that looks good the top flasher piece may have failed. I can't recall any failing in the 5 years that we've sold those harnesses. It's possible though. The left side not flashing fast makes me believe this isn't the issue.
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I had a very similar issue and it was something faulty with the hyperflash harness. Same tail lights as well. I literally had to thump the harness to make it work again. Try fiddling with the hyperflash harness box while you have the fast turn signal on. Whack it a couple times and see if it goes back to click the normal speed with the lights. I'm still using the same harness and every once in awhile it'll start doing it again and I have to whack the bottom of my dash where the harness is to show it who's boss.
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I had a very similar issue and it was something faulty with the hyperflash harness. Same tail lights as well. I literally had to thump the harness to make it work again. Try fiddling with the hyperflash harness box while you have the fast turn signal on. Whack it a couple times and see if it goes back to click the normal speed with the lights. I'm still using the same harness and every once in awhile it'll start doing it again and I have to whack the bottom of my dash where the harness is to show it who's boss.
The hazards tested fine. The only hyperflash I have is when I engage the right/passenger side turn signal.
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Update:
I fixed my hyperflash this afternoon. It turns out I just needed to install a new hyperflash harness. Apparently the one I installed back in 2010 just wasn't getting the job done anymore. I'm no electrical expert, however what's fixed is fixed. I tested all the lights, turn signals, hazards, etc. and all works fine.
I also purchased a separate hazard switch as the original seemed to be sticking and I thought that may be the issue as the turn signals pass through the hazard switch. I was planning to swap that out as well if the hyperflash was not fixed with the new harness, however I'm not going to replace it now as things are working again. I might however swap out the hazard switch next year if I upgrade my DD NAV head unit as I will need to remove the center console, bezel, and head unit anyway.
Time for a drive!
I fixed my hyperflash this afternoon. It turns out I just needed to install a new hyperflash harness. Apparently the one I installed back in 2010 just wasn't getting the job done anymore. I'm no electrical expert, however what's fixed is fixed. I tested all the lights, turn signals, hazards, etc. and all works fine.
I also purchased a separate hazard switch as the original seemed to be sticking and I thought that may be the issue as the turn signals pass through the hazard switch. I was planning to swap that out as well if the hyperflash was not fixed with the new harness, however I'm not going to replace it now as things are working again. I might however swap out the hazard switch next year if I upgrade my DD NAV head unit as I will need to remove the center console, bezel, and head unit anyway.
Time for a drive!
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Could I get some info on the "Hyperflash Harness" and where it goes?? I installed some Adjure LED's on my C5Z and I am experiencing hyperflash issues. Thanks in advance for any help provided.............
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This might sound weird to some, but when I installed my switchback LED's up front I had the same issue and told myself, 'I'll fix it later'. The truth is I've grown to like it for the fact that driving in So. Cal freeway and street traffic it alerts my intent to change lanes NOW, general rule of thumb out here is if you signal for a lane change in rush hour(s) that means that someone will probably slam the door shut. I hate L.A. traffic.
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Once you install the flasher bypass the only circuit that passes through the hazard switch is the brake circuit for the left and right brakes.
You probably just had to replace the $10 flasher in the harness.
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Be careful when removing the AC sensor cover and rear hatch/fog light switch as they have delicate plastic tabs that can easily break. Other than that, you just need a #15 torx driver to remove the two screws at the bottom of the lower knee bolster and two screws behind the AC sensor cover and behind the hatch/trunk/foglight switch.
Forum vendor JW Motoring offers the hyperflash harness and includes instructions on how to install it. It only takes a couple of minutes with most the work being involved with removing the lower knee bolster.
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