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Installing LED turn signals on a Samurai!
« on: September 27, 2008, 08:50:07 PM »
here is a youtube video that I created after finishing a front bumper build.

It answers the age-old question, "How do I get my LED turn signals to flash properly???"

http://www.youtube.com/v/w57JFIvxpHM&hl=en&fs=1
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Re: Installing LED turn signals on a Samurai!
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2008, 09:09:40 AM »
Video is the way to go.  8) If pictures are worth a thousand words video must be worth a million.
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Re: Installing LED turn signals on a Samurai!
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2008, 09:47:18 PM »
Update:

I hve discovered that the Tridon EP34 flasher unit will only drive one set of LED turn signals!

My truck's flashers work because it still had regular bulbs on the rear bumper.  If I had LEDs in both the front and rear bumpers, the EP34 would have flashed fast indicating that a bulb had burned out.

All the juicy details on how to fix this problem simply can be found here:

http://www.zukikrawlers.com/showthread.php?t=19178
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Re: Installing LED turn signals on a Samurai!
« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2008, 06:39:12 PM »
so im guessing the flasher gives enough resistance to the circuit?

btw do you like your bumper im thinking about buying one? just got me a winch  8)
Bob
88' Samurai - 5" Lift, 3" DIY Body Lift, 31" Baja Claws, Rattle can flat green, Smittybilt Winch, Custom front bumper, 1.6 swap in progress

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Re: Installing LED turn signals on a Samurai!
« Reply #4 on: November 01, 2008, 07:05:38 AM »
so im guessing the flasher gives enough resistance to the circuit?

Actually, the flasher functions independently of the load that is presented to it which is not the case for mechanical flashers. The data sheet (see the link in my post just before yours) for the IC that is commonly used in electronic flashers shows a sense circuit that checks the load connected to the flasher (bulb or LED) and indirectly determines if there is burnt out lamp.  If you disable this sense circuit then you can use LED lamps on all four corners.

btw do you like your bumper im thinking about buying one? just got me a winch  8)

Yes, the Zuks Offroad bumper is easy to install, well built and very rugged when the optional attachment kit (under $30.) is used.  The attachment kit spreads the attachment load to both sides of the front end of the frame so your frame does not collapse, bend or break under severe loads.  Myron at ZOR has done a thorough job designing this product - it's not just a bunch of steel welded together.

Someday I hope to get a winch.....    ;D

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Re: Installing LED turn signals on a Samurai!
« Reply #5 on: November 01, 2008, 11:01:52 PM »
check out 4wheelparts.com it was org 532 on sale shipped to me for 266
Bob
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Re: Installing LED turn signals on a Samurai!
« Reply #6 on: November 02, 2008, 01:45:08 AM »
check out 4wheelparts.com it was org 532 on sale shipped to me for 266


SNJSamurai:

I am a little confused by your post.

Are you talking about a Zuks Offroad "CENTER SECTION & LED ROCK CRAWLER ENDS" front bumper?

http://www.zuksoffroad.net/samurai_fb.htm

That is the bumper pictured as on my truck.

ZOR sells them for $219 (plus shipping) unfinished.  LEDs, D-Rings and light guard loops are available as options.

I could not find a bumper like it at 4wheelparts.com...


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Re: Installing LED turn signals on a Samurai!
« Reply #7 on: November 02, 2008, 08:55:41 AM »
when u said someday i wish to get a winch...

my bad i should of said winch in the last posting
Bob
88' Samurai - 5" Lift, 3" DIY Body Lift, 31" Baja Claws, Rattle can flat green, Smittybilt Winch, Custom front bumper, 1.6 swap in progress