While doing the install of new fenders it was sensible to replace the stock, over sized bulbs and fixtures, with small low profile LEDs. A number of resources are available to help peice together how to do this, however, I found a number of gaps and will try to walk thru the entire process, soup to nuts, including the finer details for troubleshooting along the way.
Special Note: Another thing, most resources online lead you into the idea of leaving one of the stock bulbs plugged in so that the stock electrical system behaves normally. I didn't want this as I wanted them gone, not even hidden under the hood. The following information will tell you how.
Tip: A little knowledge of a car's general electrical system is very helpful, but not necessary to get through this.
THE REST BELOW IS STILL IN DRAFT BUT HAS SOME GOOD CONTENT FOR THE TIME BEING ALONG WITH PICS
First, a list of the parts used throughout this process:
coming....
Next, we'll get into replacing the stock bulbs with LEDs
- after locating and pulling the stock bulbs, the wires will need to be cut.
more coming....
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- Volt readings (there is a rough wiring diagram below showing how I wired up the LEDs)
- minimum of 6.5 volts must continue to pass thru or the dash turn signal light not illuminate well; anything less and you will begin to see anything from a ghost illumination to a full blown lit arrow that doesn't blink on the dash.
VIDS:
http://youtu.be/uh2U1HnxYQk - LEDs as turn signal and a blinker relay test
http://youtu.be/qc4YeTG8HZ8 - TJ 2003 Jeep stock wiring and blink routine for Parking lights and Turn Signals
http://youtu.be/5ZMWNhJ77yM - TJ LED install replacing stock parking lights & turn signals
https://youtu.be/ikxrXutkG10 - FULLY INSTALLED Parking lights, Side Markers, and Turn Signals functioning properly
Hey man I need the rest!!!! I’m trying to do this and so lost! 😂
ReplyDeleteHey, sorry, was taken away for years. I will try to write up some details, but the main point to this is to use diodes and resistors in the new line extending the stock circuit on each side (see the white page in the images above). LEDs use very little energy to light up. The battery in the vehicle is pushing 12v. The stock wiring to those turn and markers lights are designed for energy hogging lights. So, with the resistor and diodes, it levels the flow to trick the rest of the stock circuit that the full flow of electricity is being pulled by the LEDs. Let me know where you are in setup.
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DeleteSo I’ve just bought all the parts. I’ve got the resistors and diodes and 4 LEDs. I was testing with a single led with the resistor/ diode mod and got it to work perfectly, but haven’t been successful finding a way to wire the second led (same side) yet. I keep getting hyper flash or one isn’t working. I was trying to test the combination that replicates stock function without buying a relay. All of my LEDs are 2-wire. I used the side marker harness for my successful test the first time but the turn signal lamp was still connected. I was actually going to try this weekend to do the wiring (waiting to cut fenders) but if you have some time to connect, I’d love to call and pick your brain if you have the time and don’t mind.
ReplyDeleteI emailed you. Deleting your other post with the addy in it. Don't want you to get spammed from bots!
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