Blinker activates dimmer circuit and headlight indicator
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Blinker activates dimmer circuit and headlight indicator
Hi Guys,
I just changed out the 4 side markers in my 2007 Base with LED bulbs from JDM. Last night when I installed them and when the running lights are on, everything worked/works perfectly. Today while driving around town, I noticed my headlight icon came on every time the blinker when off and occasionally came on randomly or when I hit the brakes (may be a coincidence on that one). When the headlight indicator comes on, the instrument cluster also dims as if you turn the headlights on. On the outside of the car, nothing but the blinkers come on as it should.
Any ideas what would cause this or how best to fit it?
Here is a video of inside the car. I turned the headlights off since it was in the garage when I make the video. Also, I plan to replace the tire pressure sensor when these tires wear out.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1gq...9h_4J5qJke5Lk0
EDIT: The power is bleeding from one side to the opposite side rear blinker and side marker but not to the front lights.
I just changed out the 4 side markers in my 2007 Base with LED bulbs from JDM. Last night when I installed them and when the running lights are on, everything worked/works perfectly. Today while driving around town, I noticed my headlight icon came on every time the blinker when off and occasionally came on randomly or when I hit the brakes (may be a coincidence on that one). When the headlight indicator comes on, the instrument cluster also dims as if you turn the headlights on. On the outside of the car, nothing but the blinkers come on as it should.
Any ideas what would cause this or how best to fit it?
Here is a video of inside the car. I turned the headlights off since it was in the garage when I make the video. Also, I plan to replace the tire pressure sensor when these tires wear out.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1gq...9h_4J5qJke5Lk0
EDIT: The power is bleeding from one side to the opposite side rear blinker and side marker but not to the front lights.
Last edited by Stevengineer; Jan 7, 2020 at 06:15 PM.
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I believe I found the issue guys. I think I don't have a good ground for the rear lights. What's the stock bulbs back in place, I can see the running light try to turn on when the opposite side blinker comes on.
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