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Flashers are crazy fast

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Schultzsas, Nov 19, 2020.

  1. Nov 19, 2020 at 9:18 AM
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    Hi
    This is my first post. I just installed LEDs for my turn signals. What type or style of flasher relay do I need to get?
    Thanks in advance.

    2009 access cab 4x4 4.0 L manual 6 speed no DRL
     
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  2. Nov 19, 2020 at 9:30 AM
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    There are modules/load resistors out there to correct it. I don't have personal experience on the Taco, but picked up a generic resistor kit off of ebay years ago to correct the issue when I replaced the signals on a motorcycle.
     
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  3. Nov 19, 2020 at 9:40 AM
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    The research I did last night came up with multiple flasher relay replacements. I’m not which one to get. Or if these actually work.
     
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  4. Nov 19, 2020 at 10:36 AM
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    Does your truck have DTRL?
     
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  5. Nov 19, 2020 at 11:21 AM
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    You need resistors with LEDs
     
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  6. Nov 19, 2020 at 11:34 AM
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    No to DTRL.
     
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  7. Nov 19, 2020 at 11:57 AM
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  8. Nov 19, 2020 at 12:12 PM
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    I highly recommend the Diode Dynamics SmartTap flasher. It does other really cool stuff besides make LEDs flash properly. You have to partially remove the under dash fuse box to get to the flasher. After that, it just plugs right in.
     
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  9. Nov 19, 2020 at 2:42 PM
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    Thank you everyone.
    I ordered the diode dynamics.
    I’ll let you know how it works out.
     
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  10. Nov 21, 2020 at 10:36 AM
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    Diode Dynamics flasher relay works great. Took longer to put everything back in place then it was to take apart and install relay.

    thank you.
     
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  11. Nov 21, 2020 at 10:46 AM
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  12. Nov 21, 2020 at 10:59 AM
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    Did you get the SmartTap flasher?
     
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  13. Nov 21, 2020 at 11:01 AM
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    Nope just got the boring standard one. ☹️
     
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Diode Dynamics CF18 (LM449) LED Turn Signal Flasher
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