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[Random_Stranger]

Ok, I think I might be daring enough to try it. I know there is something I could use to allow the LEDs to signal normally, instead of the rapid flash. Which I was going to ask what I need and how to install it (and even where). But I also wanted to know if once I do this, would it affect the rear turn signals since the bulbs run at with more watts?

Thanks

[schmooot]

It's just a matter of changing your stock flasher relay with an aftermarket one. They are all over ebay but I'm not sure of the quality, as they are only a few bucks whereas an auto parts store will charge over 20 for one. The trick is finding one that plugs right in to your toyota...I got burned on ebay once before because it looked like it would fit but it didn't....it was only a few bucks but still it was a waste of time

This post has been edited by schmooot: Oct 6, 2009 - 2:33 PM

[Random_Stranger]

It's just a matter of changing your stock flasher relay with an aftermarket one. They are all over ebay but I'm not sure of the quality, as they are only a few bucks whereas an auto parts store will charge over 20 for one. The trick is finding one that plugs right in to your toyota...I got burned on ebay once before because it looked like it would fit but it didn't....it was only a few bucks but still it was a waste of time

Really? But what about the rear regular bulbs when I signal? Are they going to be normal? I can probably go to like Autozone or something and pick one up. I wouldn't imagine it being more than $12-15 for it. I just wanted to allow my car to accept LED turn signals, because I have some that I couldn't sell, and they are really nice, only that when they signal, you can hardly tell because it is happening so fast.

This post has been edited by Random_Stranger: Oct 6, 2009 - 4:40 PM

[808celica]

lolz rapid flash is the bomb!! Check Vleds.com Faust, that or yeah an auto store should have those resistors your splice into the wiring. i'll try find a pic

i remember using this on my friends 240
http://shop.oreillyauto.com/ProductDetail....egoryCode=3157A

This post has been edited by 808celica: Oct 6, 2009 - 5:35 PM

[Random_Stranger]

lolz rapid flash is the bomb!! Check Vleds.com Faust, that or yeah an auto store should have those resistors your splice into the wiring. i'll try find a pic

i remember using this on my friends 240
http://shop.oreillyauto.com/ProductDetail....egoryCode=3157A

Thanks, I guess from doing a search online, they have these things called "Flashers">? I guess it replaces your relay? Not sure if that would work, but I might be willing to give it a shot.

[808celica]

as long as the prongs on the relay line up you should be good.

[schmooot]

It's just a matter of changing your stock flasher relay with an aftermarket one. They are all over ebay but I'm not sure of the quality, as they are only a few bucks whereas an auto parts store will charge over 20 for one. The trick is finding one that plugs right in to your toyota...I got burned on ebay once before because it looked like it would fit but it didn't....it was only a few bucks but still it was a waste of time

Really? But what about the rear regular bulbs when I signal? Are they going to be normal? I can probably go to like Autozone or something and pick one up. I wouldn't imagine it being more than $12-15 for it. I just wanted to allow my car to accept LED turn signals, because I have some that I couldn't sell, and they are really nice, only that when they signal, you can hardly tell because it is happening so fast.

The standard flasher relay is meant to see a certain resistance from two regular bulbs...when one of your bulbs is burnt out or you put an led in it doesn't see the load it needs and it flashes fast (this is a safety feature). An aftermarket electronic flasher relay uses a small circuit usually with a 555 timer to click the output at a preset rate regardless of a load being placed on it...some of the more expensive ones feature a variable resistor so you can adjust the rate of flash to suit your application.

So it doesn't matter if you have two led's per side or one incandescent and 3 led's, or no bulbs at all. The aftermarket electronic relay will still flash at the same rate. The downside here is you don't know if one of your bulbs are burnt out......the upside is they shouldn't ever be burnt out because they are led

[Random_Stranger]

It's just a matter of changing your stock flasher relay with an aftermarket one. They are all over ebay but I'm not sure of the quality, as they are only a few bucks whereas an auto parts store will charge over 20 for one. The trick is finding one that plugs right in to your toyota...I got burned on ebay once before because it looked like it would fit but it didn't....it was only a few bucks but still it was a waste of time

Really? But what about the rear regular bulbs when I signal? Are they going to be normal? I can probably go to like Autozone or something and pick one up. I wouldn't imagine it being more than $12-15 for it. I just wanted to allow my car to accept LED turn signals, because I have some that I couldn't sell, and they are really nice, only that when they signal, you can hardly tell because it is happening so fast.

The standard flasher relay is meant to see a certain resistance from two regular bulbs...when one of your bulbs is burnt out or you put an led in it doesn't see the load it needs and it flashes fast (this is a safety feature). An aftermarket electronic flasher relay uses a small circuit usually with a 555 timer to click the output at a preset rate regardless of a load being placed on it...some of the more expensive ones feature a variable resistor so you can adjust the rate of flash to suit your application.

So it doesn't matter if you have two led's per side or one incandescent and 3 led's, or no bulbs at all. The aftermarket electronic relay will still flash at the same rate. The downside here is you don't know if one of your bulbs are burnt out......the upside is they shouldn't ever be burnt out because they are led

Ok sorry, I wanted to ask one more time. Is this something I can pick up like at Pep boys, autozone, or Kragen? I dont' want to wait for it on eBay. And thank you for your help, most helpful and appreciated.

[schmooot]

I would assume they would be an easy find at an auto parts store, maybe more of a tuner shop. Can't say I've seen them here but out auto parts stores are much different then yours

[joehernandez]

wouldn't the leds die faster if you do this?
OEM lights with LEDS come with resistors design for them.

[Random_Stranger]

um.... anyone know where the turn signal relay is located so I can replace it with this flasher? I want to see if this works. My book is too confusing because it shows me a fusebox I have never seen before and the ones I have seen look nothing like that one.

Nevermind, I am dumb. I found it.

This post has been edited by Random_Stranger: Oct 14, 2009 - 4:27 AM

[RoyO]

Hi Random Stranger,

I have LED's in my turn signals too, but my LED's have built-in resistance. (To prevent rapid flash)
I've bought them at a local store, cost about 10USD each... I only found one (bad) picture at my computer, maybe this will help you..



-Roy

[Random_Stranger]

Hi Random Stranger,

I have LED's in my turn signals too, but my LED's have built-in resistance. (To prevent rapid flash)
I've bought them at a local store, cost about 10USD each... I only found one (bad) picture at my computer, maybe this will help you..



-Roy

What kind are those? I tried to buy some that looked like that, only they didn't fit in my GT-Four turn signal lens.

[RoyO]

What kind are those? I tried to buy some that looked like that, only they didn't fit in my GT-Four turn signal lens.

I've got this type: 12498--- P21W



Don't know if you need the same

You can buy here:
http://www.xenonlamp.nl/shop/index.php?cPa...430dd1421b0c91e

[Random_Stranger]

What kind are those? I tried to buy some that looked like that, only they didn't fit in my GT-Four turn signal lens.

I've got this type: 12498--- P21W



Don't know if you need the same

You can buy here:
http://www.xenonlamp.nl/shop/index.php?cPa...430dd1421b0c91e

Yeah see, those didn't fit in my turn signal lense for some reason. The light was too big, or at least the ones I had were. I might have to look into those if the LED flasher I get doesn't work. I grabbed an OEM replacement last night, so I am going to go back and see if they have one for LEDs.