80 series turn light LED, quick flash (1 Viewer)

[2fpower]

Needing some help. I deleted my stock damage magnet rear lights, switching over to a oldschool fj40 rear bumper. Swapped also to LED flush lights.

The issue is that my quick research shows that the 80 series uses a funky 4 prong flasher, that seemed like more trouble to swap to a LED friendly flasher.

So, I added a resistor to the line. I added it in line before the light. Could not see any indication of what direction to wire it, so tried it both ways. It had no effect.

Any suggestions?

THanks

 

[jhamby]

I know this was posted a while ago, so I'm not sure if you figured out the issue or not.

Regardless, and perhaps more for future searchers, load resistors don't have a positive or negative, so they aren't "directional". Also, they are tapped onto the wires, not necessarily in line. A t-tap onto the positive and negative wires would work just fine.

Single filament bulbs are cake as they only have two wires. Dual filament bulbs require a little more trial and error.

 

[2fpower]

Thanks.

 

[mmajsw]

LED specific flashers are available almost all trucks. Take your unit to the local auto parts store and see what they can come up with. I have read of resistors causing fires from overheating so be careful that where you have it installed, there is a good air flow.

 

[2fpower]

Good advice, yes I put the resistors in a very nicely ventilated area. Which is not hard to do in a convertible, scratch that.... roadster

 

[AZ91FJ80]

I'm tackling the same issue on my '91 FJ80. I'm putting up with the rapid flash (error signal for a burned-out incandescent lamp) whilst figuring out the wiring and which metal surface on which to mount the resistors. Anyone have experience with a clean installation on their 80 series willing to offer some tips to this newb?

 

[Tapage]

it's way easier to replace the flasher ..

 

[coloradobound]

Auto zone shows this one. Same as in my Tacoma. Best way to fix it honestly. Resistors get hot and can dim the lights (yes, even leds) as well.

http://www.autozone.com/electrical-...ing-flasher/849390_642294_11714?checkfit=true

 

[AZ91FJ80]

Thank you. I just ordered one.

it's way easier to replace the flasher ..

 

[AZ91FJ80]

I found that AutoZone carries the Novita EP35 Electronic flasher, which fit and successfully eliminated the rapid flash caused by LED lamps in the turn signals. $15 and change after tax here in Phoenix, and a 5 minute swap.