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Hidden strobes 3rd gen

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by 5nahalf, Mar 11, 2021.

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  1. Mar 30, 2022 at 8:53 PM
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    The relays prevent that.
     
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  2. Mar 30, 2022 at 9:07 PM
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    Was planning on building the harness to have secondary wires coming off of the harness that goes in between the instrument cluster and the preexisting harness and running those wires to a Feniex 4X flasher. Diodes on the primary wires should prevent any backfeeding. The simpler the better.
     
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  3. Mar 30, 2022 at 9:13 PM
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    The board is already made/available, what's simpler than that. But you do you.:cheers:
     
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  4. Mar 30, 2022 at 9:39 PM
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    The board caribe is talking about does pretty much all of that without the need for the diodes. Its pretty much make harness, plug into board, plug flasher into board, enjoy.
     
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  5. Apr 26, 2022 at 2:58 PM
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    This looks so clean. @5nahalf @Athena32 what kind of switches did you use, and do you need multiple switches for the steady burn, flasher, and selection modes?
     
    slowpoke16taco, Apr 26, 2022
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  6. Apr 26, 2022 at 3:27 PM
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    I used toyota style switches for mine, so I have one that says "strobe" on it, then I have a blank momentary switch that chances the flash modes. I dont have anything hooked up yet for steady burn, but I might hook it up so my turn signals turn into "chase lights" this summer.
     
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  7. Apr 26, 2022 at 3:47 PM
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    Got it! I saw one of your other posts and you're using this on your MESO Total Tails which is what I'll be doing too. :thumbsup:
     
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  8. May 5, 2022 at 7:46 AM
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    This is so helpful! Can anybody tell me where is this C10 plug located in the cab?
     
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  9. May 5, 2022 at 7:51 AM
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    Its on the instrument cluster
     
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  10. May 5, 2022 at 8:09 AM
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    Thank you! This is it, right?

    InstrumCluster.jpgfound the taco!
     
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  11. May 5, 2022 at 8:10 AM
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    Yeah I think so.
     
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    I would buy a plug and play strobe kit
     
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  14. Feb 28, 2023 at 1:26 PM
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    Hi, I wanted to thank both OP and caribe for the great information in this post. After seeing your contributions, I put my own DIY plug-and-play harness together and wanted to share.

    I used connectors for AliExpress and orderd 3 of each with pins for about $30 total from China to my door.

    90980-12767 13PIN Female
    https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802971668547.html
    90980-12766 13PIN male
    https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803004684360.html

    I used this 4 channel relay module from czh-labs due to it coming with its own enclosure for $25 via Amazon. I carefully removed the screw terminals, and direct soldered the wires to the thu-holes on the board. I also bridged the 12v power input connection and the four trigger inputs to activate the whole module when power is supplied.

    https://czh-labs.com/products/4-spd...r-raspberry-pi-arduino-iot-dc12v-version-1317
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    $23 4 SPDT 10Amp Power Relay Module for Raspberry Pi etc IoT Project, DC12V Version
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BNJMNXT

    And I used the Strobes N' More 6 Output LED Flasher recommended by OP for $40 with shipping.
    https://www.strobesnmore.com/Strobes-N-More-LED-Flasher.html

    I also used some silicon rubber 18 and 20 gauge wire, a two pin power connector, a medium ring terminal to ground on an M6 stud, and an ATM-LP fuse tap. I opted to power the unit off a fuse tap as I'm going to use the same tap to power 3 other relay trigger circuits for nearby OEM stile switches and a dash cam parking mode cable, thus leaving the tow circuit unaffected. Specifically, I'm tapping off the S/roof fuse as it's always live and and I don't have a sunroof.     I'm using a master relay near the interior fuse panel, operated by a custom switch in the overhead console. As built, the truck's turn and hazard circuits operate completely as normal with the unit unpowered. I stashed the 4 way relay module and flasher module in the tunnel space between the lower firewall and center console area (right of the gas pedal). I may redo the harness to make it shorter and stash the modules up on the firewall behind the instrument cluster, but it works great as is.

    The only improvement I'd like do, is find a way to instantly disable the system when the turn stalk is moved up or down, then reactivate when the turn stalk is returned to neutral. If anyone knows where to find schematics and information on the turn signal control system, I would be very interested.

    Thanks again all!

    I've included my own schematic for reference.
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  16. Feb 28, 2023 at 1:50 PM
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    Triple diode to control relay ground to cut off juice to circuit.
    Plug N Play also.
    upload_2023-2-28_18-11-51.jpg

    upload_2023-2-28_17-55-32.jpg
     
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  17. Feb 28, 2023 at 2:06 PM
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    A33- Hazard switch, center lower console
    upload_2023-2-28_18-6-20.jpg

    Forum member @kmorgan3 might sell you the parts already assembled...maybe. Or @Puppypunter.
     
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  18. Feb 28, 2023 at 2:19 PM
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    Fantastic! Thank you!
     
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  19. Feb 28, 2023 at 3:04 PM
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    Or any many other ways...
     
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  20. Feb 28, 2023 at 5:57 PM
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    Adding the missing terminal:
    https://www.corsa-technic.com/item.php?item_id=809
    to connector IN1
    upload_2023-2-28_21-55-45.jpgupload_2023-2-28_21-56-53.jpg
    And running wire down (securing it) to relay, removes the need for the ATM_LP add a fuse.
    upload_2023-2-28_22-1-35.jpg
     
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