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oj70chevy · 04-26-2006, 03:13 PM

I installed new LED’s on my 70 short step side. Yesterday but for the life of me the blinker will not work

. The parking and brake light work fine just not the blinker. Also the blinker was working before I add the LED’s. any idea on how I could fix this problem?

Thanks

Lemield · 04-26-2006, 03:24 PM

Did you install an electronic flasher? I don't know about your LED's but my kit from ECE came with an electronic flasher that was required. Just a thought.

oj70chevy · 04-26-2006, 03:26 PM

No I did not. Is that something I could buy at any auto parts? also where would I hook it up to?? Thanks.

Orange '71 GMC · 04-26-2006, 04:21 PM

Yup, you can grab it at any parts store.
It will be the same size/PN# as your stock one, just an electronic version.

Also, if after you get that done, it doesn't work still, spin the bulbs 180* in the socket, as LED's are polar sensitive.

oj70chevy · 04-26-2006, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orange '71 GMC

Yup, you can grab it at any parts store.
It will be the same size/PN# as your stock one, just an electronic version.

Also, if after you get that done, it doesn't work still, spin the bulbs 180* in the socket, as LED's are polar sensitive.

Cool thanks for the info. Can't wait to get off work to pick one up.

70c10 · 04-26-2006, 07:06 PM

I used an EL-12 flasher for my LED's.

Longhorn Man · 04-26-2006, 09:04 PM

The old mechanical flashers heat up from the amount of current that passes through... much like that single white X-mas light does. Once it gets to a certian temperature, it opens the circuit untill it is cool enough then it closes the circuit again.... like a circuit breaker.
Since LEDs run off of mili-amps, instead of multible amps, there is a huge reduction in current traveling through the flasher. Therefor, it doesn't get hot enough to open the circuit.
An electric flasher.... is contrilled electronicly.

oj70chevy · 04-27-2006, 09:20 AM

Thanks for all the great info guys.

oj70chevy · 04-30-2006, 10:19 PM

I did try the electronic flasher and it still does not work

. I swaped from the leds to a regular bulb and that works fine. any other ideas?

pebbleboy · 04-30-2006, 10:23 PM

does yours have a extra ground wire? you might have to hook those up. Also check the ground for the taillight harness make sure that one is still getting good contact.

oj70chevy · 05-01-2006, 08:36 AM

there is 3 wires that go from the LEDs to the plug. When you say hook them up, What exactlly what do you mean?

pebbleboy · 05-01-2006, 07:15 PM

mine had wires that ran to the plug and another wire just by itself. The extra wire was a ground wire. I guess yours doesn't have that.

68haywagon · 05-01-2006, 09:26 PM

Might need some of this!!

Mike

rkarr · 05-01-2006, 10:54 PM

04-26-2006, 03:13 PM	#1
oj70chevy 250 V-6 Club Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San antonio, TX. Posts: 898	blinker will not work I installed new LED’s on my 70 short step side. Yesterday but for the life of me the blinker will not work . The parking and brake light work fine just not the blinker. Also the blinker was working before I add the LED’s. any idea on how I could fix this problem? Thanks __________________ 1970 Chevy C/10 6 Cyl. 43k original miles all factory .http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=197523 Never ask a stupid question unless you want a stupid answer .

04-26-2006, 03:24 PM	#2
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: blinker will not work Did you install an electronic flasher? I don't know about your LED's but my kit from ECE came with an electronic flasher that was required. Just a thought. __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

04-26-2006, 03:26 PM	#3
oj70chevy 250 V-6 Club Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San antonio, TX. Posts: 898	Re: blinker will not work No I did not. Is that something I could buy at any auto parts? also where would I hook it up to?? Thanks. __________________ 1970 Chevy C/10 6 Cyl. 43k original miles all factory .http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=197523 Never ask a stupid question unless you want a stupid answer .

04-26-2006, 04:21 PM	#4
Orange '71 GMC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Northwest GA Posts: 132	Re: blinker will not work Yup, you can grab it at any parts store. It will be the same size/PN# as your stock one, just an electronic version. Also, if after you get that done, it doesn't work still, spin the bulbs 180* in the socket, as LED's are polar sensitive. __________________ Orange '71 GMC

04-26-2006, 07:06 PM	#6
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: blinker will not work I used an EL-12 flasher for my LED's. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

04-26-2006, 09:04 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: blinker will not work The old mechanical flashers heat up from the amount of current that passes through... much like that single white X-mas light does. Once it gets to a certian temperature, it opens the circuit untill it is cool enough then it closes the circuit again.... like a circuit breaker. Since LEDs run off of mili-amps, instead of multible amps, there is a huge reduction in current traveling through the flasher. Therefor, it doesn't get hot enough to open the circuit. An electric flasher.... is contrilled electronicly.

04-27-2006, 09:20 AM	#8
oj70chevy 250 V-6 Club Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San antonio, TX. Posts: 898	Re: blinker will not work Thanks for all the great info guys. __________________ 1970 Chevy C/10 6 Cyl. 43k original miles all factory .http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=197523 Never ask a stupid question unless you want a stupid answer . Last edited by oj70chevy; 04-30-2006 at 10:18 PM.

04-30-2006, 10:19 PM	#9
oj70chevy 250 V-6 Club Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San antonio, TX. Posts: 898	Re: blinker will not work I did try the electronic flasher and it still does not work . I swaped from the leds to a regular bulb and that works fine. any other ideas? __________________ 1970 Chevy C/10 6 Cyl. 43k original miles all factory .http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=197523 Never ask a stupid question unless you want a stupid answer .

05-01-2006, 08:36 AM	#11
oj70chevy 250 V-6 Club Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San antonio, TX. Posts: 898	Re: blinker will not work there is 3 wires that go from the LEDs to the plug. When you say hook them up, What exactlly what do you mean? __________________ 1970 Chevy C/10 6 Cyl. 43k original miles all factory .http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=197523 Never ask a stupid question unless you want a stupid answer .

05-01-2006, 09:26 PM	#13
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Re: blinker will not work Might need some of this!! Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

05-01-2006, 10:54 PM	#14
rkarr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 152	Re: blinker will not work __________________ Avatar is a pic of "Before"... Just wait.. ---------------- 1969 Fleetside: Shortened frame for SWB, ECE 4-6 drop. ECE SS tank. All new ECE suspension. Rebuilt 12 bolt 3:73 with Eaton Posi. Front and rear disc brakes. Ramjet 350 and 700r-4 trans. 20" Centerline wheels with Kumho 295/45/20 tires (I hope they fit). Progress pics: http://s44.photobucket.com/albums/f2...uck/?start=all ---------------- Seriously... It's nothing a large dose of cash can't fix... Right? After all, I can't take it with me when I go... Just gotta have enough to get there!!! Last edited by rkarr; 05-01-2006 at 10:54 PM.



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