Group Buy: Innovative Wiring turn/marker harness (single function to dual function) (14 Viewers)

[robrooks]

Oops forgot to mention..the pin with the green wire is from Gary's new harness. Thx!

 

[Otamiway]

I would be willing to be the ARB guinea pig

As for which version...Right now I have the disco mod but honestly, with the side marker becoming a turn signal I'm thinking having the ARB lights become marker only would be fine. I'm thinking having 3 lights blinking up front might be overkill

Let's see what the consensus is unless Gary wants to offer 3 different versions. I'm happy to test all 3 versions if he wants to develop them.

Thanks Corsair. I will contact Gary

 

[Otamiway]

Worked on mine today and found the terminals/pins are definitely a different style. The pics I had posted previously were from an earlier 80-series, and match the marker lights (and what Gary provided). This means you guys with earlier models won't have any trouble.

It looks like the break point for these lights/harnesses is between FJ80 ('91-'92) & FZJ80 ('93-'97). My thought is that Gary may have to offer a couple different options based on year. I am willing to send the 2 different stock harnesses I have to Gary, but I was thinking it might be best to let Stu continue to be the contact person on this.

Thanks Don... I will work it out with Gary. No doubt the actual pins will help fix the issue.

Stu

 

[Otamiway]

I too mangled my turn signal connectors and even went so far as to order new ones..hoping the pins would fit. I'm doing this on a '97 LX450. The pins aren't clicking in and so the connectors aren't clicking together fully.I had an extra harness from replacing a window motor and it had the same connector. I took a shot of the pins for comparison side by side. I'd be happy to buy another harness with the right pins once this subtle difference is solved. In the meantime I put some dielectric grease in the connector and zip tied them together. So far so good. Pics attached for your reference. Hope this helps.

Robrooks, thanks for the pics. I will get them to Gary and see how quickly he can upgrade.

Thanks
Stu

 

[Italianbred73]

Would it be acceptable to ship the harness back to Gary for him to replace the pins?, I am ok paying shipping back.

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[Otamiway]

Would it be acceptable to ship the harness back to Gary for him to replace the pins?, I am ok paying shipping back.

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I will certainly ask Gary what he do for us..

Thanks for all you feedback.

Stu

 

[ToyotaDon]

I too mangled my turn signal connectors and even went so far as to order new ones..hoping the pins would fit. I'm doing this on a '97 LX450. The pins aren't clicking in and so the connectors aren't clicking together fully.I had an extra harness from replacing a window motor and it had the same connector. I took a shot of the pins for comparison side by side. I'd be happy to buy another harness with the right pins once this subtle difference is solved. In the meantime I put some dielectric grease in the connector and zip tied them together. So far so good. Pics attached for your reference. Hope this helps.

Just to clarify, I did not try to force these into place, just pushed them in as far a possible, left the white retainer out, and taped the wires to the connector. This is just temporary until a resolution is reached.

 

[SUUEEET]

I received the harness. It looks fantastic! Maybe I'll hold off installing until the pins issue can be resolved. Probably not, though.

Exactly which ones and how many pins do not fit the later model land cruiser? If someone could post the correct pins and a part number I could retrofit my harness without bothering any body. It appears to be an easy fix with my RadioShack crimping tools.

 

[SUUEEET]

Ok that was the easiest install I've had yet on my cruiser. 30 minutes start to finish. Use a precision/jewelers flathead screwdriver($2 a set at harbor freight) and you're good to go. Replaced the bulbs with LED and a new turn signal relay. Great safety mod'

 

[Italianbred73]

Did the pins fit in no problem?
I haven't try yet to install mine

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[FloydtheDog]

Ok that was the easiest install I've had yet on my cruiser. 30 minutes start to finish. Use a precision/jewelers flathead screwdriver($2 a set at harbor freight) and you're good to go. Replaced the bulbs with LED and a new turn signal relay. Great safety mod'

Will the new relay eliminate the Cruise control issue (CC shuts off when you use your turn signals) or is it just to avoid the "fast flash" issue?

 

[SUUEEET]

Did the pins fit in no problem?
I haven't try yet to install mine

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Pins fit great with a little patience. Use a small flat jewelers screwdriver to release the clips. Pulled them through with a needle nose pliers until they clicked. Cruise works great, but these LEDs aren't cutting it. Gonna switch to the 1157na bulbs.

Next stop, snorkel install.

 

[Otamiway]

Pins fit great with a little patience. Use a small flat jewelers screwdriver to release the clips. Pulled them through with a needle nose pliers until they clicked. Don't know of cruise control issues with the relay. Will have to check it out.

Next stop, snorkel install.

SUUEEET, glad to hear it was breeze.

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[NLXTACY]

Ok that was the easiest install I've had yet on my cruiser. 30 minutes start to finish. Use a precision/jewelers flathead screwdriver($2 a set at harbor freight) and you're good to go. Replaced the bulbs with LED and a new turn signal relay. Great safety mod'

New relay? Do you mean a new replacement or new to the vehicle?

 

[SUUEEET]

New to vehicle to slow the quick flashing LEDs. On second thought it might be the resistor. Driver side kick panel, small black box. No problems with cruise control. As I've read it's only a tail lights issue. Guess I got lucky.

 

[robrooks]

Just got back from a road trip and no issues with the blinkers even with the pins not fitting 100%. Next to my bumper and sliders this is my favorite mod so-far.

I'm curious to know what 1157 LEDs you guys have used. In the past I've struggled to find the right ones that are bright enough with a wide pattern and have gone back to regular bulbs. Any recommendations and pics would be appreciated. Thx!

 

[PDoyle]

Just got back from a road trip and no issues with the blinkers even with the pins not fitting 100%. Next to my bumper and sliders this is my favorite mod so-far.

I'm curious to know what 1157 LEDs you guys have used. In the past I've struggled to find the right ones that are bright enough with a wide pattern and have gone back to regular bulbs. Any recommendations and pics would be appreciated. Thx!

What year is yours?

 

[robrooks]

What year is yours?

'97 LX450

 

[Tapage]

anyone with short vid to see it working ..?

 

[shakotankei]

heres a clip of them doing the dual function.

thanks again to everyone involved in making this happen.