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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 10:06 PM
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Installing LED switchbacks

Im installing LEDs for my front turn signals. Ive done the relay mod to the letter and currently I have the LEDs plugged in, however they are not working. When I activate the turn signal it clicks once but does not light up.
Am I neglecting something?

I purchased from this link: http://www.v-leds.com/6K-TYPE-2-DUAL...89718-1-2.html
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 10:13 PM
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Flip the bulb around in the socket. You probably have it inserted backwards.
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 10:18 PM
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Am I correct in inserting the leads
1-left 2-center 1-right
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Sorta like this ^^
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 10:28 PM
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I've flipped them around 1 by 1. No result. Fuse is still good. I'm at a loss at the moment.
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 11:57 PM
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Make sure those connection wires at the bulb are making contact. Ive had that issue before where slipping it in pushed the contact pin to the way side.
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 12:47 AM
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Ok thanks. I'll check it in the morning. However I plugged the original halogens back in and they are not working either. Probably gonna have to look at the relay again.
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 10:51 AM
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I think the relay may have been loose because they are all working now.
Had to flip one of them around, blew out the fuse. So blinkers work now.

Only problem is the 6k white does not turn on nor do the side or rear running lights.

Headlights work, hazards work. No whites...

If anyone has any idea what I did wrong please let me know, thanks!
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 10:55 AM
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so you are saying with your parking lights switched on (first click) none of the lights are functioning? Sounds like a fuse....no reason why your sidemarkers would not be on....
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 11:18 AM
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The fuse is still intact. The blinkers work, just nothing else. When I remote lock my doors none of the lights come on.

I'm gonna go get a new resistor. I can't think of anything else.
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 05:39 PM
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Do those need a relay?
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 10:28 PM
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sounds like you just screwed something up.

However, I do remember someone posting a review of the switchbacks and they stated that the V-LED switchback bulbs will not illuminate when you press your lock / unlock button on your keyfob.

The reason being is because the V-LED switchbacks have a much longer delay to turn on white compared to other switchbacks, so he stated if you want your turn signals to blink with your lock / unlock button than don't get the V-LED ones..

As for your rear light and rear side markers not working IDK what to tell you, but best of luck
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 11:12 PM
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I got it figured out. I was looking at the hazard fuze, when the #6 fuse was actually blown. It's all good now. Im going to redo the relay mod and plug it up again tomorrow. Should work this time.
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