Front Indicator LED problem.. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hardwaycooke · 10-26-2014, 08:25 PM

All my lights work great, I just put new bulbs in the cluster, new switch, and new grounds on the panel and signal housings- was having some issues but no more.

Now, all I want to do is put a LED 1157 bulb in the front housing for my blinker/park lights. As soon as I did, when I turn my lights on, the cluster indicators come on steady. The blinkers work but indicators are on steady when not blinking. I bought new non thermal flashers and still the same thing.

Any advice? One flasher said electronic-from Oreillys, and the other said heavy duty and electronic from Autozone. Neither had 2. thx!!

POPO1984 · 10-26-2014, 08:39 PM

I don't think there is a solution for the parking lights being led. Something about them grounding through the bulb.

Andy4639 · 10-26-2014, 09:01 PM

Dennis,
To run the LED's you need the grounded blinkers.

hardwaycooke · 10-26-2014, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Dennis,
To run the LED's you need the grounded blinkers.

Thanks Andy..once again you saved my brain from exploding.. ok..where do I get them? Do I need 2? Where do I ground them> Thanks again!!!!!

BruthaMan · 10-26-2014, 11:12 PM

Small world. About three weeks ago, I added LEDs for the blinkers and had the very same problem. It was not easy getting the LED 1157's to seat, either.

Thought maybe it was just a bad set of LEDs, because they lit up in the cab when I turned the headlights on.

POPO1984 · 10-27-2014, 01:32 AM

Let me know if it works. I was under the impression that the parking lights would not function correctly. Every other bulb I have is led except those.

hardwaycooke · 10-27-2014, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by POPO1984

Let me know if it works. I was under the impression that the parking lights would not function correctly. Every other bulb I have is led except those.

I ordered a pair of the flashers from summit. I'll try it and send 'em back if its a no go... I'll keep yall posted...

Andy4639 · 10-27-2014, 01:28 PM

Mine work great. Dennis just ground it to anything close to the fuse panel. I used the park brake mount. I have LED's in everything in my 71 truck except for the headlights and fog lights.

hardwaycooke · 10-27-2014, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Mine work great. Dennis just ground it to anything close to the fuse panel. I used the park brake mount. I have LED's in everything in my 71 truck except for the headlights and fog lights.

Dang it! Nice truck A. I'll do it tomorrow when the flashers come in. I love the fog lights in the bumper. I was thinking about getting a 69 grill and using the park lights as fog lights but like yours better.

What about LEDs in the cab and cargo lights? Do the 2357s work fine in the rear lights to make them brighter??
thanks!!

Andy4639 · 10-27-2014, 02:55 PM

I have a set of van lights inside so they are good and bright. I have the LED brake lights though.

POPO1984 · 10-27-2014, 03:48 PM

Sweet ill order some LED 's for the front now

Andy4639 · 10-27-2014, 06:53 PM

Here is a better shot of the LED parking/turn signals.

Read this also. The flashers got it straightened out for me.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5393945

hardwaycooke · 10-27-2014, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Here is a better shot of the LED parking/turn signals.

Read this also. The flashers got it straightened out for me.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5393945

Do I need to replace both flashers??

hardwaycooke · 10-27-2014, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Here is a better shot of the LED parking/turn signals.

Read this also. The flashers got it straightened out for me.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5393945

Can you use cargo/cab light LEDs without issues??

Andy4639 · 10-27-2014, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by hardwaycooke

Can you use cargo/cab light LEDs without issues??

I would think so. They are on a seperate circuit. I used both flashers.

10-26-2014, 08:25 PM	#1
hardwaycooke Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: anderson, sc Posts: 647	Front Indicator LED problem.. All my lights work great, I just put new bulbs in the cluster, new switch, and new grounds on the panel and signal housings- was having some issues but no more. Now, all I want to do is put a LED 1157 bulb in the front housing for my blinker/park lights. As soon as I did, when I turn my lights on, the cluster indicators come on steady. The blinkers work but indicators are on steady when not blinking. I bought new non thermal flashers and still the same thing. Any advice? One flasher said electronic-from Oreillys, and the other said heavy duty and electronic from Autozone. Neither had 2. thx!!

10-26-2014, 08:39 PM	#2
POPO1984 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,133	Re: Front Indicator LED problem.. I don't think there is a solution for the parking lights being led. Something about them grounding through the bulb. __________________ 1972 SWB Medium Olive South Houston Instagram: Antbish84

10-26-2014, 09:01 PM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Front Indicator LED problem.. Dennis, To run the LED's you need the grounded blinkers. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-26-2014, 11:12 PM	#5
BruthaMan US Army Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: Front Indicator LED problem.. Small world. About three weeks ago, I added LEDs for the blinkers and had the very same problem. It was not easy getting the LED 1157's to seat, either. Thought maybe it was just a bad set of LEDs, because they lit up in the cab when I turned the headlights on. __________________ 1972 C10 Highlander - The making of a daily driver

10-27-2014, 01:32 AM	#6
POPO1984 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,133	Re: Front Indicator LED problem.. Let me know if it works. I was under the impression that the parking lights would not function correctly. Every other bulb I have is led except those. __________________ 1972 SWB Medium Olive South Houston Instagram: Antbish84

10-27-2014, 01:28 PM	#8
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Front Indicator LED problem.. Mine work great. Dennis just ground it to anything close to the fuse panel. I used the park brake mount. I have LED's in everything in my 71 truck except for the headlights and fog lights. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-27-2014, 02:55 PM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Front Indicator LED problem.. I have a set of van lights inside so they are good and bright. I have the LED brake lights though. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-27-2014, 03:48 PM	#11
POPO1984 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,133	Re: Front Indicator LED problem.. Sweet ill order some LED 's for the front now __________________ 1972 SWB Medium Olive South Houston Instagram: Antbish84

10-27-2014, 06:53 PM	#12
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Front Indicator LED problem.. Here is a better shot of the LED parking/turn signals. Read this also. The flashers got it straightened out for me. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5393945 __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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