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Date:         Fri, 29 Dec 2023 08:03:35 -0500
Reply-To:     Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Vanagon LEDs Flasher resolved
In-Reply-To:  <7E1F1AFA-F800-455E-8C6E-6953CE475AC0@comcast.net>
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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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