

| Subject: | Re: Vanagon LEDs Flasher resolved |
| From: | Jeff Palmer |
| Date: | Fri, 29 Dec 2023 09:50:50 -0600 |
Hi Eric and happy new year in advance! So did you end up using the stock relay or aftermarket then? Thanks Jeff Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 29, 2023, at 7:04 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: > > Hi List, > > Thanks to this list I found great LED bulbs for the van exterior. But the flashers didn’t work with the recommended relay. > I matched the numbers from the working LED flasher in my other van and ordered it from a place on line called SuperbrightLEDs. > CF13GL-02 LED Bulb Electronic Flasher - 3 Pin European Flasher - Black > SKU: CF13GL-02 > 1 $11.99 > It arrived and worked perfectly. The price was good and I expect they might have good bulbs as well. > > So, this is another list success in helping a member complete a Van improvement project. > I love the idea of brighter and safer bulbs, that likely last longer, and use less electrons. > > Eric Caron > > >> On Nov 18, 2023, at 2:51 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: >> >> Thank you for this. And I easily located the flasher relay with these directions. And double check by listening and feeling it during operation. >> >> So, My LED update project hit a snag. >> >> I replaced all the exterior bulbs except the flashers. >> >> I tried the flashers with the new relay and it didn’t work. The first flasher didn’t seem to be working. >> >> I exchanged the flasher relay and the second one operated but with all turn bulbs in place it just made a nasty noise. With only two LET turn bulbs in. Both in rear. The 4 ways worked correctly and the turn signals worked fast. >> >> I tried cleaning all connections. I did this with a sighted friend. We also replaced one small spade connector that was in bad shape. And we cleaned up many connections. Nothing changed. >> >> I think this relay is good but who knows. It works at least where as the first one did nothing. >> >> Any tips on what to try to get the signals to work with LEB bulbs is appreciated. >> >> In the meantime my bulb connections got a good servicing and the bad connector is fixed so lots of good came out of the effort. Not to mention all the other outside bulbs are nice and bright. >> >> Eric Caron >> Working on the 84 Westfalia >> >> >> >>>> On Nov 14, 2023, at 8:24 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET> wrote: >>> >>> On My 90 it is the farthest to the Passenger Side of Fuse/Relay block in >>> >>> the 1st row above the Fuses ~ >>> >>> Just did a bit of digging to remind Myself & on the 80 - 85s the relays are >>> >>> on the back side of the Fuse Block & the Blinker Relay is the 1st 1 closest to the >>> >>> Drivers side end of the Block ~ >>> >>> >>>> On 14 Nov , 2023, at 3:19 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net <mailto:ericcaron96@comcast.net>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hey, >>>> >>>> Why didn’t I think of that? That should work fine. >>>> >>>> Typically is it located behind the fuse box or where something needs to first be moved out of the way? >>>> >>>> I’ll make time to check this out tomorrow. Good fun. >>>> >>>> Eric >>>> >>>> >>>>> On Nov 14, 2023, at 4:58 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net <mailto:OlRivrRat@comcast.net>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Eric >>>>> >>>>> Turn on Your blinkers & feel for the relay that is clicking,,, >>>>> >>>>> As good as You probably are @ finding by feel, I’m guessing You >>>>> >>>>> will find it much easier tham most of the rest of us ~ >>>>> >>>>>> On 14 Nov , 2023, at 11:28 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net <mailto:ericcaron96@comcast.net>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Thank you, >>>>>> >>>>>> I got it with the help of a friend, located first try at local NAPA. >>>>>> >>>>>> Anyone want to give a try to describing the location of this relay so I can replace it and finish updating my LED exterior lights? >>>>>> >>>>>> Friends commented that the ones I’ve changed so far are much brighter than the old ones. And I’m very happy about the reduction in voltage and increase in visibility. >>>>>> >>>>>> Eric Caron >>>>>> 84 Westfalia >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Nov 14, 2023, at 12:30 AM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net <mailto:OlRivrRat@comcast.net>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The Flasher Relay that is needed to stop Hyper Flashing LEDs is this 1, >>>>>>> Novita Turn Signal / Hazard Warning Flasher EP35 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> which can be found @ most FLAPs,,, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> This is an AutoZone prod’ page link > ClickThis <https://www.autozone.com/electrical-and-lighting/turn-signal-hazard-warning-flasher/p/novita-turn-signal-hazard-warning-flasher-ep35/849390_0_0> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>
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