Originally Posted by Peppermintloft' post='1014766' date='Sep 23 2009, 10:56 PM

Hi Ricky,

What is the difference with this new mod as compared to your original mod?

Originally Posted by wolf' post='985464' date='Aug 22 2009, 02:27 PM

The third light only goes on when the driver hits the brake - (Positive confirmation that the brake was pressed). However, under normal driving (i.e. brakes not hit) the third light is off. If you are driving at night and the signals (i.e. brakes under the new mod) flicker, the driver behind will not necessarily have time to go through the analysis of saying to themselves, I didn't see the third light flash. They will simply see the flickering on the traditional brake / signal location and react. Depending on the driving situation they might be forced to react quickly (for example going through a turn). At night (when it is dark) they may not even realize there is a third light because it was unlit...

I'll agree this mod will not guarantee an accident but I think it will increase the probability of one (even if only slightly). Further, it is most likely that if the accident occurs it will be the car behind you and the one that hits that.... I wouldn't want that on my conscience for a mod.

I think many people dislike when drivers weave in and out of traffic, without signaling their intentions. This is similar in that it will be potentially providing misleading signals.

Let me say, I think the mod is cool - I just think the flickering is a bug that should be fixed.

Just my two cents.

Originally Posted by ricky1329

Hi guys,

Last night help other member in alternative method.

Use 2 more resistors 22ohm connected the brake and tail to ground thus to fool the computer worked fine.

Attachment 90742

Left connector
Connect Pin 6 (TAIL) with 22 ohm resistor to Pin 8 (GND)
Connect Pin 7 (BRAKE) with 22 ohm resistor to Pin 8 (GND)

Right connector
Connect Pin 6 (BRAKE) with 22 ohm resistor to Pin 8 (GND)
Connect Pin 7 (TAIL) with 22 ohm resistor to Pin 8 (GND)

Originally Posted by wolf

The third light only goes on when the driver hits the brake - (Positive confirmation that the brake was pressed). However, under normal driving (i.e. brakes not hit) the third light is off. If you are driving at night and the signals (i.e. brakes under the new mod) flicker, the driver behind will not necessarily have time to go through the analysis of saying to themselves, I didn't see the third light flash. They will simply see the flickering on the traditional brake / signal location and react. Depending on the driving situation they might be forced to react quickly (for example going through a turn). At night (when it is dark) they may not even realize there is a third light because it was unlit...

I'll agree this mod will not guarantee an accident but I think it will increase the probability of one (even if only slightly). Further, it is most likely that if the accident occurs it will be the car behind you and the one that hits that.... I wouldn't want that on my conscience for a mod.

I think many people dislike when drivers weave in and out of traffic, without signaling their intentions. This is similar in that it will be potentially providing misleading signals.

Let me say, I think the mod is cool - I just think the flickering is a bug that should be fixed.

Just my two cents.

Originally Posted by dreamer.

Can you explain it a little more clearer? So I need to go get resistors, soldering iron and wires... I'm almost clueless for electronics... I would be grateful if you can post some pics on how you soldered those pieces... and also the pics for the pin 1 to pin 8.. I don't know which one is which... I'm just really confused...

Originally Posted by neoe60

+1 I think a lot of members would appreciate a step-by-step DIY of how you did this.

Originally Posted by neoe60

Can someone post a video on YouTube that shows how bad the flickering can be? Does it looks like someone is pumping the light on and off or how bad is it really?