Left turn signal not working

[jkhll8]

I had the big idea to change my bulbs to LED’s. Changed the left rear and the turn signal wouldn’t work. So I changed them back and still nothing. Any ideas before I tear into it?


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[smoothandlow84]

Check for a bad bulb socket with a multi-meter. Over time the contacts get loose. Pull the hazard switch, then check the turn sigal contacts for voltage...btw...led bulbs are picky when it comes to which way they install in the socket

 

[Honky Kong jr]

Diodes are gateways that only let voltage flow in one direction.

 

[jkhll8]

Ok thanks guys. What’s the best led bulbs to go with on the rear?


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[smoothandlow84]

Ok thanks guys. What’s the best led bulbs to go with on the rear?


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I just filled in my rear housings with strips of white led lights, wiring them in series, the bulbs available on the market are useless. I purchased a roll of 12 volt led strip lights off ebay $8 for approximately 5 feet). There are 6 leds per section (they have lines that indicate how often they can be cut). I attached the strips to the inside of the housing in rows...wallah, brighter lights and cheap at that.

If you can solder, it's quite easy.

There is also a website called "super bright leds", and they carry all sorts of leds as well

 

[Honky Kong jr]

My aluminum tape worked wonders lol

 

[Crispy]

LEDs draw much less than incandescent bulbs and need an LED flasher to be installed in order to flash properly. As for the brightest bulb, its hard to say since there are a million companies making them. Try to find one with the most SMDs. Something like the pic below

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They have other styles that only have forward facing diodes that will not help your cause. Stay away from these:

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Finally, you need to match the color of the led to the color of the lens it will be behind for best results. Amber LED behind amber, red led behind red.

 

[jkhll8]

Nice, thanks!


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[Layne02]

Hi, curious if you figured out why left signal not working, mine has same problem.

 

[78C10BigTen]

My aluminum tape worked wonders lol[/QUOTE
Did you sand or scuff the plastic before taping? Or just clean n stick?

 

[78C10BigTen]

My aluminum tape worked wonders lol

I f*d that up some how

 

[Honky Kong jr]

Cleaned it with 90% isopropyl alcohol and stuck it on. I have a **** load left lol

 

[Honky Kong jr]

I f*d that up some how

Ya think?????

 

[Rusty Nail]

Stick your arm out the window.
Duh.

 

[78C10BigTen]

Cleaned it with 90% isopropyl alcohol and stuck it on. I have a **** load left lol

Whered you buy it?