Turn signal L.E.D.'s
05-29-2006, 06:30 AM
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wire up the load equalizer in line with the positive wire for the turn signal. Cut the wire, connect on end of the equalizer to the car end, and connect the other end of the equalizer wire to the bulb end.
05-30-2006, 04:26 AM
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I assume the load equalizer is the resistor to make the lights flash at the normal rate?
If so, I got a new flasher unit from superbrightleds.com for $13. I was scared of the resistor heating up and doing nasty things, and I figured this was less permanent as well. Works like a champ.
If so, I got a new flasher unit from superbrightleds.com for $13. I was scared of the resistor heating up and doing nasty things, and I figured this was less permanent as well. Works like a champ.
06-08-2006, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by tarman
I assume the load equalizer is the resistor to make the lights flash at the normal rate?
If so, I got a new flasher unit from superbrightleds.com for $13. I was scared of the resistor heating up and doing nasty things, and I figured this was less permanent as well. Works like a champ.
If so, I got a new flasher unit from superbrightleds.com for $13. I was scared of the resistor heating up and doing nasty things, and I figured this was less permanent as well. Works like a champ.
06-08-2006, 07:34 PM
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http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...9.2097&next=50
You want relay CF18-08, which works for all newer model Toyotas. Replaces the relay in the fuse panel behind the dash. Easy to find, it's the only one that's shaped the same as the new one.
I'm running all LEDs except for my head/fog lights. I have to say they are so beautiful it brings a tear to my eye! Don't forget the license plate lights as well. I'll try to get pictures, but it's been raining cats and dogs here in Boston and I don't like getting wet so if it stops.
You want relay CF18-08, which works for all newer model Toyotas. Replaces the relay in the fuse panel behind the dash. Easy to find, it's the only one that's shaped the same as the new one.
I'm running all LEDs except for my head/fog lights. I have to say they are so beautiful it brings a tear to my eye! Don't forget the license plate lights as well. I'll try to get pictures, but it's been raining cats and dogs here in Boston and I don't like getting wet so if it stops.
06-08-2006, 08:03 PM
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OK, I braved the rain and got some crappy pics. Sorry about the quality!
Front view off:
Front view on (kinda blurry):
Side 3/4 view off:
Rear view on:
Hopefully that works. The lights are brighter than my camera makes them out to be.
KJ
Front view off:
Front view on (kinda blurry):
Side 3/4 view off:
Rear view on:
Hopefully that works. The lights are brighter than my camera makes them out to be.
KJ
06-08-2006, 09:54 PM
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Wow, I think they just added that relay, it wasnt available before. I bought the narrow viewing angle, but wish I had gone for the wide. Even though the actual led is bright, there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of light reflecting off the chrome reflector area, and I'm always worried drivers can't see it. The wide leds should help visiblity to other drivers.
06-08-2006, 10:50 PM
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For all the lights, I got what looked like the widest viewing angle in a size close to stock. I believe for the turns and reverse I got the 19 LED ones, as someone on this board had said they got huge ones that didn't fit. They have some facing forward and five or six facing out to the side.
Believe me though, the LEDs put out plenty of light to the sides by the side aimed LEDs and reflections. I've had no problems with people not seeing my signal from the sides. My pictures are pretty crappy!
KJ
Believe me though, the LEDs put out plenty of light to the sides by the side aimed LEDs and reflections. I've had no problems with people not seeing my signal from the sides. My pictures are pretty crappy!
KJ
11-18-2006, 05:06 AM
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Sorry to revive this but I just tried putting LED's in the front/rear blinkers and taillights of my XB. Everything seemed to work fine (Hyper flashing blinkers aside) until I turned on my headlights and the 2 taillight fuses under the dash blew out.
So far I've killed 6 10amp fuses trying to get the LED's to work. I don't mind the hyper flashing but how do I get the taillights to work and not blow the fuses?
So far I've killed 6 10amp fuses trying to get the LED's to work. I don't mind the hyper flashing but how do I get the taillights to work and not blow the fuses?
11-19-2006, 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by tarman
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?product=CAR&keywords=&cart_id=3400369.2097&next=50
You want relay CF18-08, which works for all newer model Toyotas. Replaces the relay in the fuse panel behind the dash. Easy to find, it's the only one that's shaped the same as the new one.
I'm running all LEDs except for my head/fog lights. I have to say they are so beautiful it brings a tear to my eye! Don't forget the license plate lights as well. I'll try to get pictures, but it's been raining cats and dogs here in Boston and I don't like getting wet so if it stops.
You want relay CF18-08, which works for all newer model Toyotas. Replaces the relay in the fuse panel behind the dash. Easy to find, it's the only one that's shaped the same as the new one.
I'm running all LEDs except for my head/fog lights. I have to say they are so beautiful it brings a tear to my eye! Don't forget the license plate lights as well. I'll try to get pictures, but it's been raining cats and dogs here in Boston and I don't like getting wet so if it stops.
11-27-2006, 04:32 AM
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Got it, and it is acting really weird upon first 2 minutes of use. First off I have LED front turn sigs and side markers (however if I remember right the side markers didnt speed up the flashing) Well I put this relay in and used the left turn signal, it made the clicking sound about 10 times before the lights actually starting flashing at regular speed. Tried the right and they dont flash at all (front or rear or sides), even after leaving it on for about a minute. Also, the turn signals no longer flash when locking/unlocking (front or rear). So I guess I will leave it on for a while longer but I can't have my right blinkers not working at all...