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Celigts 02-18-2015 03:21 AM

switchback turn signals with toms tailights
 
I'm having an issue with my front switchbacks for turn signals. They conflict with the toms tail lights or my winjet headlights...currently I have the module for the switchbacks as well but it's not installed. I'm no wireing expert so I need help.

Currently all are installed. My switchbacks only flash amber when the signals are turned on. The entire rear lights are out except when I hit the brakes.

What's the fix??

mrlewistan 02-18-2015 03:34 AM

If you have a new light control relay, install it. the stock ones are designed to work with filament bulbs for rear tails and since toms are LED that might be freaking out your car.

And when you turn on your signals, your switch backs are supposed to flash orange so i dont really understand what you mean by that.

From the sound of it, did you wire up your TOMS correctly? because with the stock tail lights, there are two sets of wires that run to each one. One to run the red leds and another set that does the turn signals. I think the problem may be you might not have plugged in the turn signal wiring

Celigts 02-18-2015 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mrlewistan (Post 2137046)
If you have a new light control relay, install it. the stock ones are designed to work with filament bulbs for rear tails and since toms are LED that might be freaking out your car.

And when you turn on your signals, your switch backs are supposed to flash orange so i dont really understand what you mean by that.

From the sound of it, did you wire up your TOMS correctly? because with the stock tail lights, there are two sets of wires that run to each one. One to run the red leds and another set that does the turn signals. I think the problem may be you might not have plugged in the turn signal wiring

The toms and winjet have been on. Working fine for over a year. So the issue must be with the new led switchback turn signals? I just plugged them in...and the issues laid out occured.

I meant the switchbacks only light up amber when the turn signals arevengaged. They do not light up white at all. So when the headlights are on...they sit dark

mrlewistan 02-18-2015 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Celigts (Post 2137094)
The toms and winjet have been on. Working fine for over a year. So the issue must be with the new led switchback turn signals? I just plugged them in...and the issues laid out occured.

I meant the switchbacks only light up amber when the turn signals arevengaged. They do not light up white at all. So when the headlights are on...they sit dark

what happens when you switch back to stock bulbs?

Celigts 02-18-2015 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mrlewistan (Post 2137117)
what happens when you switch back to stock bulbs?

I suspect they'll work fine. However I'll check tomorrow when there is light out. I'll post asap

Celigts 02-18-2015 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Celigts (Post 2137128)
I suspect they'll work fine. However I'll check tomorrow when there is light out. I'll post asap

Once I put the stock bulbs in...everything works fine.

Koa 02-18-2015 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Celigts (Post 2137039)
I'm having an issue with my front switchbacks for turn signals. They conflict with the toms tail lights or my winjet headlights...currently I have the module for the switchbacks as well but it's not installed. I'm no wireing expert so I need help.

Currently all are installed. My switchbacks only flash amber when the signals are turned on. The entire rear lights are out except when I hit the brakes.

What's the fix??

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2090408

Here's some more evidence to a faulty Switchback set. I had a weird problem where one of the switchbacks caused the turn signal corresponding to the side of the car it was installed on to light up at the dim setting (in between blinks).

I tried three separate relays before discerning that the switchback was indeed the issue. I then pull both lights, and went trial and error to discern that it was one of the switchbacks.

Diode Dynamics sent me out a new set and they worked good as new. :)

Bring this up to the vendor you bought the switchbacks from. It's 100% them if you have tried a different relay.

Celigts 02-18-2015 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mrlewistan (Post 2137117)
what happens when you switch back to stock bulbs?

Actually I lied...putting in the stock bulbs did not fix the issue....now my taillights do not work...brake light and turn signals do work....Im so lost now....

Celigts 02-19-2015 12:51 AM

Fixed!!! It was the 10amp fuse under the driver side dash...4th from the bottom labeled "tail" replaced it and everything works....switchbacks. Sidemarkers...taillights. ..thanks for help guys.

mrlewistan 02-19-2015 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Celigts (Post 2138245)
Actually I lied...putting in the stock bulbs did not fix the issue....now my taillights do not work...brake light and turn signals do work....Im so lost now....

sounds like something shorted out then
edit: woops replied too late lol


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