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Post by tumbleweedt on Feb 18, 2014 18:28:41 GMT -6
A few days ago I had my plastics off to do a PDI. At the same time I changed my headlamp bulbs from the original dull ones to 50/50 HID's, and they work great! They fit right into the original sockets. So now I can drive at night with confidence.
The only problem is, now my turn indicators and emergency flasher don't work. The turn indicator lamps work ok with the alarm system, but not with the turn switch or the flasher switch. I replaced the flasher and, after waiting a couple of seconds, they worked for a few flashes, and then stopped. I never installed an HID kit... just changed the headlamps themselves. Does anybody have a clue as to what might be happening?! I have a 2008 yy250t 244cc. I love it!
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Post by Bashan on Feb 18, 2014 21:38:45 GMT -6
Circuits draw what they need. That's why you can jump a scooter off of a truck battery (not running!). It draws what it needs. Those HIDs are sucking on the system and when you try a turn signal...bzzzt. Install the system meant for the HIDs or go back to stock,
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Post by tumbleweedt on Feb 19, 2014 16:27:26 GMT -6
Thanks Bashan. I kind of thought that might be the case. Ill try that when I get paid next, and post the results!
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Post by bhinch on Feb 23, 2014 11:11:26 GMT -6
I installed HID's a few years ago and have not had a problem. Bi-Xenon..H4...9003...35Watt...5000k...Hi/Lo with relays..on the scooter forums the info is available for the HID install with pics...enjoy your ride...
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Post by cyborg on Mar 1, 2014 16:11:17 GMT -6
another alternative is to keep the hid lites and switch to led flasher and bulbs,,,they draw nothing,,and will work because the flasher relay works if there is a load or not,,i run them on my bikes they are great
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Post by mxmatt on Mar 1, 2014 18:02:34 GMT -6
another alternative is to keep the hid lites and switch to led flasher and bulbs,,,they draw nothing,,and will work because the flasher relay works if there is a load or not,,i run them on my bikes they are great Cy, what flasher are you using? |
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Post by cyborg on Mar 1, 2014 18:17:58 GMT -6
i have a few extras,,i'll go in my tool box and get the brand for you,,,got them on ebay so they're real inexpensive,,,and also as a testament to their durability i have one in my dr350 dualsport and i jump the thing and never had a problem,,,
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Post by cyborg on Mar 1, 2014 18:29:11 GMT -6
ok i'm back,,,,,i'm running a united pacific electronic D.O.T 2p 12v led flasher 20amp max heavy duty 90650,,,its plug and play,,,when you use it you can run anything LED and there's no fast flash or no flash ,,,just a nice steady rate,,this setup works very well for me,,,and let me rephrase the "i jump the thing",,,this is not supercross but a 2-3 second airtime thing,,,but enough to keep this old man happy,,,,,,
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Post by rurc on Mar 6, 2014 21:04:22 GMT -6
Chances are the 50/50 lamps are sucking the power dry. You need to be careful that you dont kill the mag. Try the LED up grade to all the other lights including the brake lights. Look for SMD LED's. Single element Running and turn lights minimum 5 watts. Dual element look for 3/7 watt. In reality you want as big as you can fit in the lamp housing. But you are already pushing your system with the 50 watt headlamp. I am sure your scoot was not designed for that much of a headlight. Dont forget the LED flasher unit. Do not I repeat, DO NOT use resistor packs with your LED's. Buy the flasher unit.
Can you answer one question, is this a single or dual headlight system?
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Post by mxmatt on Mar 6, 2014 23:35:03 GMT -6
ok i'm back,,,,,i'm running a united pacific electronic D.O.T 2p 12v led flasher 20amp max heavy duty 90650,,,its plug and play,,,when you use it you can run anything LED and there's no fast flash or no flash ,,,just a nice steady rate,,this setup works very well for me,,,and let me rephrase the "i jump the thing",,,this is not supercross but a 2-3 second airtime thing,,,but enough to keep this old man happy,,,,,, Great! Thanks. My stock flasher has a 3 prong plug though. Did yours? |
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Post by cyborg on Mar 7, 2014 0:30:29 GMT -6
Mine was a two prong with a ground wire and fork termination for a solid ground to frame but I've seen 3prong ones on eBay and they are inexpensive as well
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Post by rurc on Mar 7, 2014 20:12:34 GMT -6
ok i'm back,,,,,i'm running a united pacific electronic D.O.T 2p 12v led flasher 20amp max heavy duty 90650,,,its plug and play,,,when you use it you can run anything LED and there's no fast flash or no flash ,,,just a nice steady rate,,this setup works very well for me,,,and let me rephrase the "i jump the thing",,,this is not supercross but a 2-3 second airtime thing,,,but enough to keep this old man happy,,,,,, Great! Thanks. My stock flasher has a 3 prong plug though. Did yours? Mine was 3 prong. they are available. I got it on eBay. |
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Post by mxmatt on Mar 8, 2014 0:03:40 GMT -6
Great! Thanks. My stock flasher has a 3 prong plug though. Did yours? Mine was 3 prong. they are available. I got it on eBay. Rurc, any chance you have a link? When I did a search with the information above, I only got a 2 prong Flasher. |
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Post by rurc on Mar 8, 2014 8:50:23 GMT -6
Mine was 3 prong. they are available. I got it on eBay. Rurc, any chance you have a link? When I did a search with the information above, I only got a 2 prong Flasher. I will check my log. Also when I go to my office later I have a spare I bought at the same time and I will get information off it and post it. |
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