Newly installed LED blinkers on my bike work fine when engine is off (key on) but non-selected blinker blinks erratically when engine is running. Affects only front. Rear's are also LED and work fine. Load equalizers are in place. Wiring matches previous incandescent blinkers. Other side doesn't blink in pattern that matches selected side. Single indicator lamp is not the cause since it is a diode too. I have tried to add a diode to the indicator but with no affect. Reinstalling old system with same wiring pattern returns function to normal.
Has to be a short but I can't find it. Only happens with led's whether load eq's are in place or not. (speed changes, of course)
Fine when engine is off. Rear led's not affected. Pattern of selected lamp is normal, unselected lamp does not match it. Any ideas. Please help. Thanks, Jeff
2007-01-12 05:39:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Additional details. 2002 Suzuki Volusia. It works when I go back to incandesant setup. The lights are dual filament replacements, three wires, and from Kuryakyn, a respectable company. Also, most baffling, it works right when the engine isn't running. Key is on in either case. Thanks to all for your replies. I will try to fix it this weekend and let you all know how we did. Jeff
2007-01-12 08:00:23 · update #1
Always give year make, engine size and model # when asking questions. We need all of that info to give an informed answer.
With out it, I'll give it a shot.
--The front signals on most bikes these days are dual filiment. One is for the turn signal and the other is constantly on at all times (running lights).
--Aftermarket garbage sometimes come with the wrong directions.
--You might have the wires up front mixed up. Disassemble the LED signals to determine the ground's color.
--Since I don't know what bike you have, I can't look at it's wiring diagram. This is what I know off-hand for ground
Honda - green
Kawasaki - green/yellow
Yamaha - black
--Make sure you have the ground wire connected correctly.
--If you're still having a problem, switch the other two wires around. You might have the running light and signal wires mixed up.
Good luck.
2007-01-12 07:11:54 · answer #1 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jeff, LED's can be a pain, but they look good and last forever. I've installed many on trucks, cars, and bikes. Assuming you soldered the connections, I would say you have a bad ground.
2007-01-12 17:18:38 · answer #2 · answered by rider7927 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry Jeff all i have is a guess for u . try cheeking the flasher cylinder . may not be compatible with new system
2007-01-12 05:57:41 · answer #3 · answered by A_GUY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i tried putting a 100watt bulb in my bike and the stator wouldnt handle it ??????
bike only called for a 55 watt bulb
2007-01-14 11:30:26 · answer #4 · answered by monstertruckr81 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when upgrading to the L.E.D. lights you also have tom upgrade to a heavyduty flasher also
2007-01-12 12:36:04 · answer #5 · answered by Dingy ring 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋