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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
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> 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>
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>