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04-18-2018, 11:35 AM

IvanDaAwesome

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Switchback with resistors

I tried searching for a DIY but was unsuccessful, anyone can explain to me how i would add the resistors, which wires from the resistor do i clip on to the wire harness on the car?

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04-18-2018, 11:42 AM

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you should be able to use the 3G diy's

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04-18-2018, 11:44 AM

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heres a 4g diy

https://acurazine.com/forums/fourth-...9-11-a-867595/

Just spice the resisters into the ground and turn signal wires. Use a wire tester to figure out which is which

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04-18-2018, 11:59 AM

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Thanks guys

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04-18-2018, 11:59 AM

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have any of you 4Ger's tried replacing the resistor in the relay so as not to add load resistors in the engine bay? Way cleaner/safer.

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04-19-2018, 08:55 PM

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Ok so I did this and get parking lights work but the the blinkers don’t. Any time I put on the blinkers it blows out the fuse. I connected the resistor and followed every step but I’m still having the problem. The Switchbacks are purchased are these below.
JDM ASTAR Extremely Bright 120-EX Chipsets White/Yellow 3157 3155 3457 4157 Switchback LED Bulbs with Projector For Turn Signal Lights( Only work for standard socket , not for ck socket) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CRJR68U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_lru2AbGWV6JCF

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04-19-2018, 10:46 PM

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You sure you did the right wires and got a good connection? Those little clips can suck. I got these ones below and they've worked great for about a year now.

https://www.amazon.ca/JDM-ASTAR-Extremely-Switchback-Projector/dp/B017C6B5IU/ref=pd_sim_263_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=7G200ZF9QCGH2T7ZPEXX

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04-19-2018, 10:50 PM

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You sure you did the right wires and got a good connection? Those little clips can suck. I got these ones below and they've worked great for about a year now.

https://www.amazon.ca/JDM-ASTAR-Extr...F9QCGH2T7ZPEXX

i will try different clips but I did do the right wires. The bulbs I got are standard socket, not sure if I need CK sockets?

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04-19-2018, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by thoiboi

https://acurazine.com/forums/third-g...istors-815219/

have any of you 4Ger's tried replacing the resistor in the relay so as not to add load resistors in the engine bay? Way cleaner/safer.

This would be ideal, but from my understanding the 4G lighting is wired differently through the MICUs and there don't seem to be any accessible flashers/relays to mod. I tried reading the circuit diagram in the 4G service manual to find something similar to what's in the 3G DIY you've posted, but didn't have any luck. Hopefully I missed something and there's actually a way to do this.

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i will try different clips but I did do the right wires. The bulbs I got are standard socket, not sure if I need CK sockets?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077P7KKWY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I didn't trust the t-taps that came with the resistors so I did a manual splice instead. Have you tried stripping the wires and connecting them together by hand?

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04-19-2018, 11:15 PM

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I don't think you need the CK ones. Standard 3157 sockets should be fine. I was also deciding between the bulbs you've purchased and these: iBrightstar Newest Super Bright 3157 4157 3155 3457 Switchback LED Bulbs with Projector Replacement for Daytime Running Lights / DRL and Turn Signal Lights,White/Amber https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I didn't trust the t-taps that came with the resistors so I did a manual splice instead. Have you tried stripping the wires and connecting them together by hand?

I have not tried that but I will try it tomorrow, I read on another thread that you do need the CK socket ones so I went ahead and ordered them so which ever ones don’t work I will just return.

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