FRS turn signal mods - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

subiestyle · 02-18-2014, 03:30 AM

I want to mod my turn signal to only turn on (and blink) when I use them for turn signals.

I want them always off at other times. Anyone know how this is done?

zooki · 02-18-2014, 04:06 AM

I think the front turn signal bulbs are 7444NA. You can put a 7440NA bulb in its place and it will function as just a turn signal. This is what I did when I added the fog lamps.

KI_ZN6 · 02-18-2014, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by subiestyle

I want to mod my turn signal to only turn on (and blink) when I use them for turn signals.

I want them always off at other times. Anyone know how this is done?

We've done this for many customers and that includes our own FR-S project car. We have a few options for front turn signals, stage 1 and stage 2 (brightness) and they are fully compatible (plug and play install).

Send us a PM or email us if you are interested

subiestyle · 02-20-2014, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by zooki

I think the front turn signal bulbs are 7444NA. You can put a 7440NA bulb in its place and it will function as just a turn signal. This is what I did when I added the fog lamps.

Can anyone confirm that the 7440NA bulb is the bulb I need for this mod?

mezdup · 02-20-2014, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by subiestyle

Can anyone confirm that the 7440NA bulb is the bulb I need for this mod?

yup, you need a pair of 7440 bulbs (i don't know what NA is?). i've done this along with a number of people here. i recommend chrome ones as they look nicer: http://www.hidlightsusa.com/shopping...s&sc=7440/7443

subiestyle · 02-20-2014, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mezdup

yup, you need a pair of 7440 bulbs (i don't know what NA is?). i've done this along with a number of people here. i recommend chrome ones as they look nicer: http://www.hidlightsusa.com/shopping...s&sc=7440/7443

so the chrome is just for the clean stealth white look with them turned off, but they light up yellow/orange when blinking?

mezdup · 02-20-2014, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by subiestyle

so the chrome is just for the clean stealth white look with them turned off, but they light up yellow/orange when blinking?

Yup

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ShutterSpeed · 02-20-2014, 08:41 PM

So it makes the light not light up when the headlights are on? Just blinks for turn signal and that's it?

mezdup · 02-20-2014, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ShutterSpeed

So it makes the light not light up when the headlights are on? Just blinks for turn signal and that's it?

Basically the FRS uses 7443 (dual filament) in the front turn signals and 7440 (single filament) in the rear turn signals. 7443 is used in the front because the front signals also act as parking lights. By putting 7440 in the front, the connection for the parking light function no longer exists because that second filament isn't there to complete it so the bulb will only turn on for the turn signal.

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illest86 · 02-20-2014, 10:07 PM

Huge thanks to all of the above posts. So simple but so essential.

I'm installing Tom's, so just grab the 7440 bulb from the stock tails, and install it up front. This is really going to clean up the lighting situation.

mezdup · 02-20-2014, 10:18 PM

Also be aware that this may be technically illegal (as it is in NY) but I haven't had any issues and it's been probably over a year now

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subiestyle · 02-21-2014, 02:23 AM

are the chrome bulbs less bright then oem?

any good brands for quality and brightness?

Knshro13 · 02-21-2014, 02:28 AM

Depin the green wire on the harness. It will only be turn signals after doing so.

And no need to change bulbs.

subiestyle · 02-21-2014, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Knshro13

Depin the green wire on the harness. It will only be turn signals after doing so.

And no need to change bulbs.

im a nub with this stuff.

what do you mean depin?

And is this reversible?

02-18-2014, 03:30 AM	#1
subiestyle Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2014 Monogram FR-S White MT Location: San Francisco Posts: 433 Thanks: 62 Thanked 106 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	FRS turn signal mods I want to mod my turn signal to only turn on (and blink) when I use them for turn signals. I want them always off at other times. Anyone know how this is done?

02-18-2014, 04:06 AM	#2
zooki Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: waiting on a 2021... Location: Texas Posts: 770 Thanks: 190 Thanked 410 Times in 233 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think the front turn signal bulbs are 7444NA. You can put a 7440NA bulb in its place and it will function as just a turn signal. This is what I did when I added the fog lamps. __________________ 2016 4Runner Tail edition 2020 Camry 2020 RAV4 2013 Chevy 3500 4x4 Duramax 1999 Ford F250 Powerstroke, the tow rig 1969 Mustang, the fast car....(:

02-20-2014, 08:41 PM	#8
ShutterSpeed Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: Olive Drab/Army FRS Location: New Orleans Posts: 311 Thanks: 131 Thanked 173 Times in 76 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So it makes the light not light up when the headlights are on? Just blinks for turn signal and that's it? __________________ *QUALITY OVER QUANTITY*

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illest86 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 150 Thanks: 155 Thanked 74 Times in 52 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Huge thanks to all of the above posts. So simple but so essential. I'm installing Tom's, so just grab the 7440 bulb from the stock tails, and install it up front. This is really going to clean up the lighting situation. __________________

02-20-2014, 10:18 PM	#11
mezdup #1362 Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2014 Ice Silver WRX Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,081 Thanks: 480 Thanked 404 Times in 228 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Also be aware that this may be technically illegal (as it is in NY) but I haven't had any issues and it's been probably over a year now Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk __________________ Car Journal (06/17/12-03/08/14) \| FR-S/BRZ Photoshop Template 3.2

02-21-2014, 02:23 AM	#12
subiestyle Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2014 Monogram FR-S White MT Location: San Francisco Posts: 433 Thanks: 62 Thanked 106 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	are the chrome bulbs less bright then oem? any good brands for quality and brightness?

02-21-2014, 02:28 AM	#13
Knshro13 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 10 series FRS Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 259 Thanks: 52 Thanked 314 Times in 110 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Depin the green wire on the harness. It will only be turn signals after doing so. And no need to change bulbs. Last edited by Knshro13; 02-21-2014 at 02:29 AM. Reason: I messed up

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