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Old 08-11-2012, 07:12 PM
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Need to tap into the turn signal wire to install load resistor for LED turn bulb.
Which wire in the cluster is the turn signal? Is there a DIY available?
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I don't know which wire but why don't you get the cold check coded out? That might be easier than having to tap wires.
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load resistor is needed or turn signal flash rate will be too fast
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Really? I didn't know that. I bought a set off ebay over a year ago and threw them in with some coding and was done. My flash rate is normal, maybe I'm missing something but I didnt install anything.
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Really? I didn't know that. I bought a set off ebay over a year ago and threw them in with some coding and was done. My flash rate is normal, maybe I'm missing something but I didnt install anything.
You're right Derek. Simon coded mine and they work fine.
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Originally Posted by ETNav382
Really? I didn't know that. I bought a set off ebay over a year ago and threw them in with some coding and was done. My flash rate is normal, maybe I'm missing something but I didnt install anything.
Derek, it's because I coded them out for you long ago.
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I know, I said they were coded out.
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Right, you don't need resistor because I coded out the check. Unless you meant something different above, lol.
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