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Topic: turn signal modification

Posted By: daytonboi
Subject: turn signal modification
Date Posted: July 19, 2012 at 8:07 PM

I have a 1998 GMC Safari Van. I bought some amber/white switch back bulbs. I have a problem though, that I forgot when I ordered them. When my parking lights are on and I turn the turn signal on the parking lights stay lit in the front and don't allow the amber lights to show up all that well. I was wondering if there was a way to change it so that when the car starts to signal the light go back and forth. Thanks for any help.

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2013 Chevy Impala LTZ



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Posted By: daytonboi
Date Posted: July 22, 2012 at 8:01 PM
Well I've figured out how to do this...I found a diagram elsewhere to achieve this, but now I want to modify it.

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I want to keep the relay open when the turn signal comes on I'm guessing about 2 seconds, so that it is not flashing back and forth but only orange. Was thinking about a capacitor or anything to help me achieve this. Any help appreciated.

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2013 Chevy Impala LTZ




Posted By: oldspark
Date Posted: July 22, 2012 at 11:42 PM
Exactly. A "de-energise" delay is needed. The other method uses a DPDT relay per side and relocation of the flasher can (ie, the +12V flasher switch actuates whichever side's relay and the relay disconnects the parker power and connects the flasher can to the lights). There are also electronic circuits which IMO means a PICAXE controller (my #2 PICAXE project using a $4 8-pin 08M is this circuit, albeit for combined reverse/flasher rear lights).


Though I prefer an RC delay feeding a transistor to switch the relay, have a look at Pulsed to Steady Output noting that IMO the 10k fixed resistor is not required, and the spike suppressing diode (between relay 85 & 86) is probably not needed .




Posted By: daytonboi
Date Posted: January 26, 2013 at 5:28 PM
How can I get a copy of the schematic for the PICAXE project?

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2013 Chevy Impala LTZ




Posted By: oldspark
Date Posted: January 26, 2013 at 8:31 PM
Have a look at exLED Electrical TPC Module Ver.2.
Each "set" ordered is 2 modules as required to do left & right sides.





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