Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2023 10:54:05 -0500
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Vanagon LEDs Flasher resolved
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Hi Jeff,
I needed the aftermarket LED flasher to work with the LED flashers.
Until I got the correct flasher I updated all the outside bulbs other than the flashers.
For some reason the one recommended by river Rat from NAP didn’t work.
Not sure if there is a difference for 85 and earlier vans but I doubt it.
Happy new year.
Eric
> On Dec 29, 2023, at 10:50 AM, Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Eric and happy new year in advance! So did you end up using the stock relay or aftermarket then?
> Thanks
> Jeff
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Dec 29, 2023, at 7:04 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>> Hi List,
>>
>> Thanks to this list I found great LED bulbs for the van exterior. But the flashers didn’t work with the recommended relay.
>> I matched the numbers from the working LED flasher in my other van and ordered it from a place on line called SuperbrightLEDs.
>> CF13GL-02 LED Bulb Electronic Flasher - 3 Pin European Flasher - Black
>> SKU: CF13GL-02
>> 1 $11.99
>> It arrived and worked perfectly. The price was good and I expect they might have good bulbs as well.
>>
>> So, this is another list success in helping a member complete a Van improvement project.
>> I love the idea of brighter and safer bulbs, that likely last longer, and use less electrons.
>>
>> Eric Caron
>>
>>
>>> On Nov 18, 2023, at 2:51 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>>>
>>> Thank you for this. And I easily located the flasher relay with these directions. And double check by listening and feeling it during operation.
>>>
>>> So, My LED update project hit a snag.
>>>
>>> I replaced all the exterior bulbs except the flashers.
>>>
>>> I tried the flashers with the new relay and it didn’t work. The first flasher didn’t seem to be working.
>>>
>>> I exchanged the flasher relay and the second one operated but with all turn bulbs in place it just made a nasty noise. With only two LET turn bulbs in. Both in rear. The 4 ways worked correctly and the turn signals worked fast.
>>>
>>> I tried cleaning all connections. I did this with a sighted friend. We also replaced one small spade connector that was in bad shape. And we cleaned up many connections. Nothing changed.
>>>
>>> I think this relay is good but who knows. It works at least where as the first one did nothing.
>>>
>>> Any tips on what to try to get the signals to work with LEB bulbs is appreciated.
>>>
>>> In the meantime my bulb connections got a good servicing and the bad connector is fixed so lots of good came out of the effort. Not to mention all the other outside bulbs are nice and bright.
>>>
>>> Eric Caron
>>> Working on the 84 Westfalia
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>> On Nov 14, 2023, at 8:24 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> On My 90 it is the farthest to the Passenger Side of Fuse/Relay block in
>>>>
>>>> the 1st row above the Fuses ~
>>>>
>>>> Just did a bit of digging to remind Myself & on the 80 - 85s the relays are
>>>>
>>>> on the back side of the Fuse Block & the Blinker Relay is the 1st 1 closest to the
>>>>
>>>> Drivers side end of the Block ~
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> On 14 Nov , 2023, at 3:19 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net <mailto:ericcaron96@comcast.net>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Hey,
>>>>>
>>>>> Why didn’t I think of that? That should work fine.
>>>>>
>>>>> Typically is it located behind the fuse box or where something needs to first be moved out of the way?
>>>>>
>>>>> I’ll make time to check this out tomorrow. Good fun.
>>>>>
>>>>> Eric
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Nov 14, 2023, at 4:58 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net <mailto:OlRivrRat@comcast.net>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Eric
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Turn on Your blinkers & feel for the relay that is clicking,,,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> As good as You probably are @ finding by feel, I’m guessing You
>>>>>>
>>>>>> will find it much easier tham most of the rest of us ~
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 14 Nov , 2023, at 11:28 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net <mailto:ericcaron96@comcast.net>> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thank you,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I got it with the help of a friend, located first try at local NAPA.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Anyone want to give a try to describing the location of this relay so I can replace it and finish updating my LED exterior lights?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Friends commented that the ones I’ve changed so far are much brighter than the old ones. And I’m very happy about the reduction in voltage and increase in visibility.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Eric Caron
>>>>>>> 84 Westfalia
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Nov 14, 2023, at 12:30 AM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net <mailto:OlRivrRat@comcast.net>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> The Flasher Relay that is needed to stop Hyper Flashing LEDs is this 1,
>>>>>>>> Novita Turn Signal / Hazard Warning Flasher EP35
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> which can be found @ most FLAPs,,,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> This is an AutoZone prod’ page link > ClickThis <https://www.autozone.com/electrical-and-lighting/turn-signal-hazard-warning-flasher/p/novita-turn-signal-hazard-warning-flasher-ep35/849390_0_0>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
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