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Old 07-12-2018, 12:50 PM
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Though thinking about it.. I’m afraid that this way will also cause the lights to flash opposite of the turn signals instead of all together
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I’ve done some research into relays and found that it’s possible with the use of a 5 pin relay. I actually found a video where a guy demonstrates it and shows the wiring.

https://youtu.be/wpTQZRbOjPA
That seems pretty similar to my idea with the exception that he's running the light directly off the power to the bulb. My idea needed a second relay to power the lights directly via the battery but I suppose with how little power LEDs draw you might be able to get away with doing that and only using one relay. Would definitely be a cleaner install. Unfortunately would still have the out of sync blinking issue though as you mentioned.
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If only we could see a diagram on how the trucks wiring is for the stock parking light/turn signal circuit.. that would help lol
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In the comments of his video he told someone that an led only flows current one way.. a halogen bulb can flow current both ways.
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If only we could see a diagram on how the trucks wiring is for the stock parking light/turn signal circuit.. that would help lol
I'm 90% sure that it's just 3 wires to the parking/signal bulb. One for ground, one for the parking light and one for the signal since it's a dual filament bulb.
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I'm 90% sure that it's just 3 wires to the parking/signal bulb. One for ground, one for the parking light and one for the signal since it's a dual filament bulb.
yeah but I wanna see the whole schematic that includes the fuse, relays, etc and see what they done to make it work. Your idea of 2 relays is probably on the right track
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I think I found a simple solution everyone

https://www.customled.com/products/blinker-genie-2
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Here are the lights at night
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That looks good! And I think that blinker genie might actually work, don't see why you couldn't use it to trigger a relay that powers the lights. Might have to pick up a pair of those and do some experiments!
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