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Running lights/ turn signals are wonkey....

Nosferatu49534

Nosferatu49534

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Can any one tell me what the proper flash sequence would be for my turn signals in the front? Currently on the passenger side both of the bulbs flash at the same time and the marker bulb in the corner flashes opposite them. Drivers side the outside bulb is really bright compared to the inside, and only the inside bulb flashes. Why would the one bulb be brighter?

I have taken all the ground and battery connections off and cleaned them.
 
X2. Also, it is possible that the 'high' filament on the outside bulb died.

Consider checking the bulbs with a multimeter. Also, check the bulb number as it should have a 2357 bulb, any different number (Ex: 2057) will have a different output.
 
If I am interpreting the question properly, Yes. All the bulbs should flash. Two in the forward facing housing (the 2357's) and the side facing one (IIRC 192). The 2357's should alternate with the 192 in a wig-wag manner.
 
Well I replaced the 4 2357 bulbs and they are all the same brightness now and they alternate flashing with the side markers. I'm assuming the one bulb must have been bad for some reason. Now I really want to get my cab clearance lights on.
 
While you are working on bulbs, do your self a *Huge* favor. Check the stop / parking bulbs in the rear. The *correct* bulb is a 3057, but people get lazy and buy a 3157 which, while brighter, is too hot for the socket, actually burns it, and leads to premature failure of the socket.

If you can swing the price, replace the backup bulbs (3156) with a high output 5000K LED. The difference over a filament bulb is noticeable.
 
I looked at napas website and it says a resistor may be required. If so any idea how that goes together, or if there's a thread on it already?
 
No resistor required for backup bulbs. Only "Turn signal" bulbs need a resistor to Keep the same flash rate or use a HD towing flasher. LED act like burned out bulbs due to low current draw and give you a fast flash rate. This flash rate change is supposed to alert you to a burned out bulb.
 
When I converted the signal lights over to LED, rather than mess around with wiring in a resistor, I bought a LED compliant flasher relay. Much easier to swap relays than mess with wiring.

WarWagon said:
No resistor required for backup bulbs.
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X-2. The backup lights do *not* need a resistor.

If you are going to convert the backup lights to LED's, consider paying the extra $$ for a set from vleds. They are seriously bright and I have a lot of good experience with their products. vleds also sells the LED compliant relay if you also want to use LED's for the signal lights.
 
For the headlights, personally I would not. Limiting factor is that the lens was designed for a filament bulb. Using something different changes the pattern and disperses the light more. If you can find a lens that is DOT rated to work with those bulbs, go for it :)

If these are going into a driving / fog light, sure.
 
As front turn signals go my 99 Burb front turn signal bulbs flash together when off the side turn signal flashes so it's front>side>front>side
 
Mine does now as well. I think the one bulb was messed up for some reason or something was wonky with the socket. I took the whole thing apart and cleaned it.
 
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