What to do about front turn signal lights

MODIFIED · Post by **MODIFIED** » Sat Mar 24, 2012 10:17 pm

nice one Brett!

wilfreeman · Post by **wilfreeman** » Sun Mar 25, 2012 5:45 am

Gunter,
I found some small, round LEDs (3/4") at one place - but they were 12v. I've found a few 24v LED marker lights, but were bigger than I was thinking of using.

Brett,
Now thats more of what I'm looking for! I didn't even think about going that route. I think taking the cat eyes out and using an orange bulb would keep it very original looking, yet still be very visible and up to date.

Now, I guess I need to make a decision before I get off of work next Thursday!

wilfreeman · Post by **wilfreeman** » Sun Mar 25, 2012 6:28 am

Here's a pic I took last week of mine with amber lenses.

gunter635 · Post by **gunter635** » Sun Mar 25, 2012 8:19 am

Bretto, I like the way those lights turned out. Never thought of doing them that way. I have mine apart and might go that route myself. Great pics. Thanks.

Bretto · Post by **Bretto** » Sun Mar 25, 2012 9:55 am

Thanks,
I plan on running the parking light circuit into the dash BO light switch. I'm still thinking of ideas for the signal circuit. I don't want a column lever, trying think of something a bit more inconspicuous.

gunter635 · Post by **gunter635** » Sun Mar 25, 2012 3:56 pm

I'm wanting to use the oem light switch but an not sure if it will function on a 12 volt system. I see no reason for it not to with the exception of a 24 volt circuit breaker being in the switch and not letting it work with 12 volts. One of the other posts shows the break down on the switch so now I can at least check mine out to see if it is functional. Not going to use all the positions just the one relevant to my lighting needs. ssw

Post by **wesk** » Sun Mar 25, 2012 9:11 pm

The lower the voltage the higher the amp loads for same type circuits. So if you are going to run your jeep at 12 volts then the circuit protection devices need to be changed to handle the higher current rates that will be found in the 12 volt application.

There is a resistor in those switches also.

gunter635 · Post by **gunter635** » Sun Mar 25, 2012 11:39 pm

Any advise on how to change the switch? Thanks in advance. ssw

Post by **wesk** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:37 am

Try the switch first. If you don't get any nuisance tripping of the built in circuit breaker then you do not have a problem. If she trips easily and often then open the switch and bypass the breaker. In both cases you want to fuse the light circuit with a separate fuse anyway.

whydahdvr · Post by **whydahdvr** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:57 am

Would it be easier to run an extra battery and wiring to a set of clamp on or magnetic lights that would act as lights? You could get a three-way switch from Radio Shack to facilitate that leaving you with the ability to remove it at will.
Here in MA the vehicle is only required to have working what it came with stock. So, no seat belts original then don't have to have them to pass inspection here.
I've been following this and past posts about turn signals. For the most part people pay attention to things like that where I drive - local roads, not on the highway.

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