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Author Topic: Installing running turn signals..How to?  (Read 950 times)

unibober

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Installing running turn signals..How to?
« on: January 08, 2011, 02:50:44 PM »
Ok. So I bought some stealthier alloy turn signals that are 3 wire(1=blk\wht stripe, 1=blk, 1=red) and are also dual element so I can possibly have running lights...maybe. Thought they would be a mindless install but alas they are not. I have them wired so they work as blinkers so they do work, but how do I work my wiring to have them also as running lights? Anyone?

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Re: Installing running turn signals..How to?
« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2011, 02:56:18 PM »
One wire needs a switched power source, one that is powered when the ignition switch is in the "ON" position .

For the rear turn directionals, the power for the tail light can be used .

On the front, about the only quick source, would be the 'running' light under the main headlight bulb .
« Last Edit: January 08, 2011, 02:56:52 PM by Bob_Roller »
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unibober

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Re: Installing running turn signals..How to?
« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2011, 03:03:45 PM »
So.. the bk\wht is ground to the brown, red to the blue\red for left, and blue\blk for the left and the additional black(running) to a wire on the rear taillamp. Correct?  Wonder..which..one.

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Re: Installing running turn signals..How to?
« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2011, 03:04:23 PM »
meant bl\blk to right!

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Re: Installing running turn signals..How to?
« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2011, 05:14:57 PM »
The wire in the tail light that should provide a running light should be grey with black on it.
Just attach the 3rd wire to that, I would think.

http://www.pbase.com/tomfarr/electrical
« Last Edit: January 08, 2011, 05:15:42 PM by Rob_Valdez_79_R65 »