Turn signal amber LED's flashing quickly - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

michaelahess · 07-12-2012, 02:05 PM

So I could have sworn I saw a post stating the BRZ/FRS didn't care about LED's for any of the lights, no resistors or whatever were needed, but the turn's I put in do flash at the fast (hey a lights burned out buddy) speed, even though they all work.

How do I stop this exactly?

Cudgel · 07-12-2012, 02:11 PM

I'm pretty sure you need resistors for the turn signals to stop the hyper flash. All other LED lights shouldn't need it though.

M3MPHIS · 07-12-2012, 02:45 PM

You my friend need this little guy:

You can get it from superbrightleds.com.
Here is the link: http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...2Fflashers.htm

Bottom of the page. Part number is CF18-08

Replace the flasher module (under the dash directly in front of the steering wheel) with the one above. If you are having trouble finding it, turn your turn signal on (while in the garage and parked) and listen for it under the dash.... you'll find it, trust me.

This option is much easier and more reversible than hardwiring in load risistors to each led turn signal and you don't have to worry about it getting hot like the load resisters do either.

FTEIGHTSIX · 07-12-2012, 03:10 PM

There are LED bulbs with resistors built into them if you want to avoid all of that^^^

michaelahess · 07-12-2012, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3MPHIS

You my friend need this little guy:

You can get it from superbrightleds.com.
Here is the link: http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...2Fflashers.htm

Bottom of the page. Part number is CF18-08

Replace the flasher module (under the dash directly in front of the steering wheel) with the one above. If you are having trouble finding it, turn your turn signal on (while in the garage and parked) and listen for it under the dash.... you'll find it, trust me.

This option is much easier and more reversible than hardwiring in load risistors to each led turn signal and you don't have to worry about it getting hot like the load resisters do either.

I like it! Still cheaper than buying the other bulbs I bet. THANK YOU!

michaelahess · 07-12-2012, 05:55 PM

So is this the thing that's like sticky taped to the steering column under the dash? It wiggles a lot and has a single cable plug going into it?

michaelahess · 07-12-2012, 08:39 PM

eBay has saved me again!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ht_3134wt_1163

And yes, I'm patient.

M3MPHIS · 07-12-2012, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michaelahess

So is this the thing that's like sticky taped to the steering column under the dash? It wiggles a lot and has a single cable plug going into it?

It does wiggle, but it's got a clip on it not sticky tape.

I've never heard of the LED bulbs with resistors built in...

michaelahess · 07-12-2012, 11:43 PM

So how do you get the clip off? I was fiddling with it for 10 minutes and can't get it to release, almost feels like you have to pinch the sides in but I couldn't manage with my fat fingers.

xcelir8brz · 07-13-2012, 10:44 AM

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michaelahess · 07-13-2012, 06:18 PM

So following my wife home from getting my windows tinted (she had to drive it

) I noticed the LED turn signals are a lot less noticeable in the rear than the front.

It's not bad enough that someone will rear end me, hell 99.8% of humanity doesn't use turn signals so that's not a problem, but I wanted to let everyone know this.

Obviously when it gets darker or even cloudier outside, they are fine.

M3MPHIS · 07-13-2012, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michaelahess

So how do you get the clip off? I was fiddling with it for 10 minutes and can't get it to release, almost feels like you have to pinch the sides in but I couldn't manage with my fat fingers.

I used a small flat head to pry it out carefully without damaging it too much.

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michaelahess Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: '13 GBS BRZ Lim, 2006 Dodge RAM MC Location: Wyoming Posts: 663 Thanks: 72 Thanked 148 Times in 98 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Turn signal amber LED's flashing quickly So I could have sworn I saw a post stating the BRZ/FRS didn't care about LED's for any of the lights, no resistors or whatever were needed, but the turn's I put in do flash at the fast (hey a lights burned out buddy) speed, even though they all work. How do I stop this exactly?

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Cudgel Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2008 Mazda3 GT Hatchback Location: Toronto Posts: 137 Thanks: 5 Thanked 26 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm pretty sure you need resistors for the turn signals to stop the hyper flash. All other LED lights shouldn't need it though.

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M3MPHIS Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 1997 BMW M3, 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 50 Thanks: 6 Thanked 16 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You my friend need this little guy: You can get it from superbrightleds.com. Here is the link: http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...2Fflashers.htm Bottom of the page. Part number is CF18-08 Replace the flasher module (under the dash directly in front of the steering wheel) with the one above. If you are having trouble finding it, turn your turn signal on (while in the garage and parked) and listen for it under the dash.... you'll find it, trust me. This option is much easier and more reversible than hardwiring in load risistors to each led turn signal and you don't have to worry about it getting hot like the load resisters do either.

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michaelahess Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: '13 GBS BRZ Lim, 2006 Dodge RAM MC Location: Wyoming Posts: 663 Thanks: 72 Thanked 148 Times in 98 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So how do you get the clip off? I was fiddling with it for 10 minutes and can't get it to release, almost feels like you have to pinch the sides in but I couldn't manage with my fat fingers.

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michaelahess Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: '13 GBS BRZ Lim, 2006 Dodge RAM MC Location: Wyoming Posts: 663 Thanks: 72 Thanked 148 Times in 98 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So following my wife home from getting my windows tinted (she had to drive it ) I noticed the LED turn signals are a lot less noticeable in the rear than the front. It's not bad enough that someone will rear end me, hell 99.8% of humanity doesn't use turn signals so that's not a problem, but I wanted to let everyone know this. Obviously when it gets darker or even cloudier outside, they are fine.

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