Fast blinker with switch backs
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Burning Brakes
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Fast blinker with switch backs
Hey All I got a 2012 GS when I bought it the previous owner had installed switch backs. Yesterday the left turn signal started blinking fast like a typical bad bulb. I've checked and double checked to make sure and I do not have a bulb out so I'm thinking it's something with the switch back????!
I've never installed one so I'm not real familiar with it. My blinkers work they just blink faster on the left than the right.
Any ideas???
I've never installed one so I'm not real familiar with it. My blinkers work they just blink faster on the left than the right.
Any ideas???
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2016
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From: Clearwater, Florida
You need resistors if you have LED bulbs.
Here is a popular set that will allow the switchbacks to remain white when the DRLs are on:
http://shop.radioflyerinnovations.co...r-LEDs-095.htm
The hyper-flashing did seem really fast when I first got my switchbacks, but now they seem totally normal. Doesn't bother me at all anymore.
Here is a popular set that will allow the switchbacks to remain white when the DRLs are on:
http://shop.radioflyerinnovations.co...r-LEDs-095.htm
The hyper-flashing did seem really fast when I first got my switchbacks, but now they seem totally normal. Doesn't bother me at all anymore.
Last edited by Frankie15; Jan 15, 2017 at 11:46 AM.
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Burning Brakes
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You need resistors if you have LED bulbs. Here is a popular set that will allow the switchbacks to remain white when the DRLs are on: http://shop.radioflyerinnovations.co...r-LEDs-095.htm The hyper-flashing did seem really fast when I first got my switchbacks, but now they seem totally normal. Doesn't bother me at all anymore.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2016
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From: Clearwater, Florida
Sorry. Totally missed that you said it only started happening. There are resistors for each side so I would check there first.
Melting Slicks
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From: New Caney Texas
RadioFlyer Innovations offers two different plug and play resistor harnesses: one harness is resistors only ($75) and the other harness is resistors and inline IC that provides the white DRL functionality (the IC is build into the harness and the harness costs $110).
Melting Slicks
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It is more than likely your resisters, I bought a set of 4 off ebay to fix my hyper flash and they were less than 5 bucks. So if you can wire them yourself you could save big.
Pro
Joined: Jun 2015
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From: Lancaster NY
OP, If you need a couple resistors I should have a spare pair in a week or 2.
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