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Old 12-21-2015, 09:19 PM
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Out of curiosity for when I get around to this (warmer and no rain), where did y'all secure your resistors?
Old 12-23-2015, 03:13 AM
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Originally Posted by ocie
I would skip the red plastic splices and merge the wires.

Scroll down and look at the picture with the Facebook like thumbs up to see a picture of what i'm talking about: How To Install 50W 6-Ohm Load Resistor For LED Turn Signal Lights

Use your wire stripper to expose the copper wire on the green turn signal wire and the green w/yellow stripe wire. Then, strip both resistor wires so you have a half-inch or so exposed on each, then wrap the ends around the exposed wire on the green and green w/yellow stripe wires. It doesn't matter which side of the resistor you connect to the green and green w/yellow stripes.

Then test your brake lights and if the connection is good, wrap electrical tape around the merge you just did and you're good to go.
Ok, I realized I am still lost. I understand I need to merge now, but is there a diagram or quick instructions of where the resistor is wired in? For instance does the resistor go in between the car and the module or between the light and the module? I thought the resistor was connected to a black ground too? A step by step would be great if it's not too annoyijg. The module seems easy throw the resistor in and I'm confused as hell.
Old 12-23-2015, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Arrogant
Ok, I realized I am still lost. I understand I need to merge now, but is there a diagram or quick instructions of where the resistor is wired in? For instance does the resistor go in between the car and the module or between the light and the module? I thought the resistor was connected to a black ground too? A step by step would be great if it's not too annoyijg. The module seems easy throw the resistor in and I'm confused as hell.
Looks like it's in front of the module on this pic I snagged from a YouTube vid posted by a fellow member.


Old 12-24-2015, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Arrogant
Ok, I realized I am still lost. I understand I need to merge now, but is there a diagram or quick instructions of where the resistor is wired in? For instance does the resistor go in between the car and the module or between the light and the module? I thought the resistor was connected to a black ground too? A step by step would be great if it's not too annoyijg. The module seems easy throw the resistor in and I'm confused as hell.
The resistor connects between the harness side of the wire you cut that went to the factory turn signal bulb (it's the green wire, but not the green/yellow wire) and the black ground wire.

Here's a video of mine installed. I opted to keep the factory turn signal bulbs installed and have since replaced those with LED bulbs which makes them really pop.

http://vid71.photobucket.com/albums/...psb1uce9bz.mp4

Old 12-27-2015, 04:07 PM
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Well I got mine working after having to make sure the resistors had a better connection. Loving the look. Already had a G owner ask me how it was done.
Old 12-27-2015, 04:35 PM
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Yes just got mine in today also. I love it! Can't beat the price!
Old 12-29-2015, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by RxRyanM
Looks like it's in front of the module on this pic I snagged from a YouTube vid posted by a fellow member.


It doesn't matter if its in front or behind the module. Just where you have the space. One side of mine is in front and the other side is behind the module. I did not merge but shaved the lining down until I was able to see the wires and then used the connectors and all was good.
Old 12-29-2015, 02:30 PM
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Got mine done about 4 days ago and they amazing best mod for the price
Old 12-29-2015, 04:33 PM
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Soldered connections or bust! Those wire taps is just asking for trouble down the road same with the crimp connectors. The right way is to solder and seal off with heatshrink tubing.
Old 12-31-2015, 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Jsolo
Soldered connections or bust! Those wire taps is just asking for trouble down the road same with the crimp connectors. The right way is to solder and seal off with heatshrink tubing.
I have used crimp connectors in 5 vehicles with no problems ever. Easier to undo also.
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Installed my tail as turn diy kit as well. love this cheap mod! here's another picture of the wiring with a resistor in case anyone is still confused.

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Any suggestions on where to mount the resistor?
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Any suggestions on where to mount the resistor?
Preferably on a metal surface, away from soft plastics or rubber

They will generate heat when the turn signal is in use

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Originally Posted by dust10
Any suggestions on where to mount the resistor?

I mounted mine directly to the inner most mounting stud for the tail light housing. This keeps the resistor mounted to metal but also basically keeps it "floating" in open air space.


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Old 02-05-2016, 11:07 PM
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I Noticed that my front and rear turn signals flash in sync until I hit the brake and then they flash out of sync. Once I release the brake they start flashing synchronously again. Is this normal or did I maybe get some wires crossed?


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