Y2KMax

I changed the wiring, now my side markers blink with the turn signals. I think it makes more sense that way. Anyone know if it's legal?

mingo

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not sure if it's legal but makes more sense. some cars don't even have the blinkers to begin with.

blackY2Kmax

Hey Y2, can you tell me how you did that or point to a post where it is described? Just wondering how to do that.

Thanks

Y2KMax

OK, let me try this, It's quite easy:

1) Find out the positive wire that makes your blinkers blink. (Use a multimeter)

2) Find out the ground wire on your side markers. Cut this wire, and connect this wire(from the sidemarker) to the wire on the blinker that we found in step 1.

That's it. I'll post the complete info including wire colors on my website when I get time. Hope this helps.

blackY2Kmax

It does-- thanks a lot

TommyBoiSxty9

Does the front blinker still blink ALSO?
if it doesnt its probly not legal... but who cares right?
ciao

Y2KevSE

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Sounds simple... I want to get clears and use SW bulbs for the front, so I don't think I'll be doing this. But it's nice to know how simple this process is. Thanks!

radpp16

i remember i posted a thread bout this same exact topic a while back, but no luck
thank god you came along

by the way, it makes alot of sense for the side markers to blink with the turn signals. All the bimmerz, benz do. so you got the front orange(stock) sidemarkers to blink with the turn signals? Did you also hook up so the rear bumper side markers blink also?

Well what do i exactly have to? i have no clue when it comes to vehicles but i will attempt this project.

Did ya put the site up yet, im very anxious , since im the type of person that needs pics to get it done right.
thank you, now i won't have to pay the $63/hr this guy wanted to do it for. He said its like a 3-4 hour job.
Roger
p.s. what is a "multimeter"?

mingo

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or tomorrow morning. i got jet lag. so oooo tired. and everythgin i bought from taiwan doesn't fit on my car. i'm sooooooooooooo pissed. but oh well. so i'll hafta change my sig.

Y2KevSE

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Doh! Do you know what it/they will fit on?

mingo

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fit what? just splicing wires not gonna change ne bulbs or taht sorta stuff. i got a test light and a electro current meter. so i'll figure it out. but i sure as hell would want the suckers to blink alternately. i love that look.

Y2KevSE

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I was asking about the parts that didn't fit, not the bulbs.

MaximaZero

will the stuff fit an i30? cuz if it does...

mingo

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kev, not nothing fit.. pissed me off.. argh but i did rewire my lights, the rear was much easier and the front was not as easy since i had to feed the wires throught the fender hole thing. but it's easy u should do it. it's so sweeet. now they markers arent' useless.

maximazero
it might no guarranties.

Gr8bone

do the sidemarkers turn on with the lights and then when you use your turn signal it starts blinking?
Basically what happens in these situations:

1. headlights off turnsignal on: sidemarker blinks when the blinkers blink (right?)

2. headlights on with the turn signals off: the sidemarkers stay on?

3, headlights on with turn signal on: the sidemarker starts blinking and when the turn signal stops the sidemarker light stays on?

Thanks...can't wait to do this.

pics and instructions for the front and rear would be gr8!

if you need me to take pics of any part of the car and post them just tell me where.

Y2KevSE

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I might do the fronts but not the rears because they're bluish. By reading the posts from everyone, they sound sweet. Anyone up for some rewiring at the SF meet?

Y2KMax

Yeah, the fronts are a little tough coz you have to feed that wire through the fender hole. Rears are really easy.

As for other questions:

Blinkers still blink. They blink with the markers alternately.

Markers blink even when the headlights are off and they stay steady when the lights are on ant turn signals aren't used.

Multimeter is used to check voltages, currents, resistances, etc. For this project, you can use a 12volt light tester instead.

No, I haven't posted it on my web site yet. I've been really busy.

mingo

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eh kev. u dont' gotta wait til' the meet. i can do the rewiring for you at my house after you get off work. i'm starting preperation for my vb mod. the gaskets are comin' in tomorrow so i'm gonna take everything apart today and send the vb out either today or tomorrow. i gotta email don first tho. so tell me wassup. the pikachu/raichu is at home too as well as the nismo and nissan ebrake covers. if u want u can call me either at 650-917-8056 (home) or 626-644-4044 (cell) eh for others out there. no prank calls ok.. thanx. hehe.eh but if something blows don't blame me.

blackY2Kmax

Hey mingo, this doesn't really apply to this thread, but you brought up a point that I might need an answer to. I, too am preparing for my vb mod a little later. You mentioned getting your gaskets. What all do I need to have before I send my vb off to Don. Can you let me know or point me somewhere that has that info.

Thanks a lot,

Matt

Y2KevSE

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Gaskets, tranny fluid (about 5 quarts), something to drain the used fluid into, brake parts cleaner (lots of these, 12 cans maybe), instructions from Don, and the recalibrated VB.

Y2KevSE

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I'll go over when you get the VB from Don. Does that sound good? I'll help you out if you want.

mingo

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i guess i got a week worth of down time. school startsnext week and i hope i get it done by friday. depends how fast i work. it's too late for me to send it out today. the tranny is just way too hot and don hasn't replied.

blackY2Kmax

mingo

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got it out was peice of cake. took under half an hour.just real messy.

Y2KevSE

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You're welcome blackY2Kmax!

Here comes the hardest part for you Daniel... waiting for the VB to arrive.

mingo

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i woke up early today 8.30 just to look at my door steps. but then again they never get here til' after 10. still don't got it it's 3.15 i guess i still gotta wait. hmf.. oh well. at least i semi-finished teh dash kit. sanding it for hours. now gotta wait for the apex.. bu the.. will i??? ok new thread...