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gab · 10-28-2008, 10:41 AM

Looks like I am keeping the 2 wire turn sigs I bought. Problem is I have 3 wire lighting. Can anyone explain how to make these both a running light and blinker?

Spirit_1100 · 10-28-2008, 11:05 AM

the solution will involve diodes, a resistor and a bit of wiring...this post covers some of the information...

http://www.hondashadow.net/forum/vie...224&highlight=

You will need to put the resistor on the running light circuit (along with a diode) to reduce the voltage level to the light to dim it. Tie the running lights together and split off to each signal light.

The turn signal circuit will only get a diode. The turn signals will have to remain separate.

You can use these diodes: 3A diodes (Radio Shack 276-1144).

Hope this helps.

Joe

O'Larry · 10-28-2008, 09:03 PM

The easiest way is to go to the autoparts store and pick up a couple of new dual pin contacts/pigtails that will go into the sockets of the lights you now have. You will have to use the T 1176 type bulbs. You will then have your three wire system.

nrburkett · 10-29-2008, 06:18 PM

What type of light did you buy? LED or just a different look?

10-28-2008, 10:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
gab Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern CA Posts: 88	two wire turn signals Looks like I am keeping the 2 wire turn sigs I bought. Problem is I have 3 wire lighting. Can anyone explain how to make these both a running light and blinker?

10-28-2008, 09:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
O'Larry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,482	The easiest way is to go to the autoparts store and pick up a couple of new dual pin contacts/pigtails that will go into the sockets of the lights you now have. You will have to use the T 1176 type bulbs. You will then have your three wire system. __________________ O'Larry Ride Bell by Kara-MIA BELL by Bear '04' Black Flame Sabre

10-29-2008, 06:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
nrburkett Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 175	What type of light did you buy? LED or just a different look? __________________

10-28-2008, 11:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
Spirit_1100 Guest Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 5,350	the solution will involve diodes, a resistor and a bit of wiring...this post covers some of the information... http://www.hondashadow.net/forum/vie...224&highlight= You will need to put the resistor on the running light circuit (along with a diode) to reduce the voltage level to the light to dim it. Tie the running lights together and split off to each signal light. The turn signal circuit will only get a diode. The turn signals will have to remain separate. You can use these diodes: 3A diodes (Radio Shack 276-1144). Hope this helps. Joe

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