L.E.D.'s Flashing too FAST or SLOOOOW?

***Adam@Autoloc*** · 06-04-2009, 07:29 PM

So you've bought some L.E.D tail lights or bulbs but now your lights flash too fast or too slow!

It's a simple fix! All you need to do is add a L.E.D. Flasher. We offer 4 different flashers to meet your budget and needs.

No Load Adjustable Pulse Flasher

No Load Adjustable Flasher

No Load Fixed Flasher

Heavy Duty 12v Flasher 552

All of the above flashers are round units. They will not work on the 1998 and up S10's

Pictured: No Load Adjustable Pulse Flasher

l008com · 09-29-2009, 04:52 AM

How/Where exactly do you install these?

Also, when i switch my brake lights to LED, they blink fast. But when I switch my front blinkers to LED, they don't blink at all, and the dash indicator lights stay lit. Will one of these fix THAT problem too?

***Adam@Autoloc*** · 09-29-2009, 04:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by l008com

How/Where exactly do you install these?

Also, when i switch my brake lights to LED, they blink fast. But when I switch my front blinkers to LED, they don't blink at all, and the dash indicator lights stay lit. Will one of these fix THAT problem too?

The S-Series truck flasher is located behind the glovebox. Just remove it and replace with this.

This should correct the issues you are having. The stock flasher cannot handle the load.

l008com · 09-29-2009, 04:58 PM

Ouch the flasher the original poster linked to is only $10, but the shipping is $8, which kind sucks considering it will only cost them $1.56 to ship it

dragonman31 · 09-29-2009, 05:03 PM

No Load Adjustable Pulse Flasher

No Load Adjustable Flasher

No Load Fixed Flasher

Heavy Duty 12v Flasher 552

what is the difference in them or are they basically the same?

***Adam@Autoloc*** · 09-29-2009, 05:20 PM

No Load Adjustable Flasher is the flasher we recommend. If you get a fixed flasher sometimes itll either flash too slow or fast still. With the adjustable you can pick the speed YOU LIKE.

l008com · 10-09-2009, 04:41 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Sales@Autoloc

The S-Series truck flasher is located behind the glovebox...

Can you be more specific?

***Adam@Autoloc*** · 10-09-2009, 04:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by l008com

Can you be more specific?

Drop your glovebox down so you can see all the relays and wiring. Then you will see a SQUARE relay just remove and follow install instructions for the aftermarket flasher

l008com · 10-30-2009, 10:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Sales@Autoloc

Drop your glovebox down so you can see all the relays and wiring. Then you will see a SQUARE relay just remove and follow install instructions for the aftermarket flasher

Drop it down? You mean open it? Where are the wires?

***orangesonoma*** · 10-30-2009, 10:22 PM

it is behind the glove box door on 98+ on older models its under the dash

94 was a funny year for s10s..i have seen them on the firewall and i have seen them under the radio..
95-97 its under the radio in the lower dash panel..
82-93 its under the dash on the firewall in the fuse box

also its not that the flasher cant handle the load...leds draw way less current and the electronic flasher in a 98+ reads the resistance and thinks a bulb is out..hence the fast flash..
in the other years its a thermal flasher that when the flasher has a load it heats up a small film of metal and when it gets to hot it bends away..then cools and returns...over and over...

l008com · 10-30-2009, 10:24 PM

I have a 98+ . . . but i still don't get where it is. Behind the door? I open my door and I don't see anything but the glove box. Do I have to remove the whole glove box? If so, how do I do this?

***orangesonoma*** · 10-31-2009, 03:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by l008com

I have a 98+ . . . but i still don't get where it is. Behind the door? I open my door and I don't see anything but the glove box. Do I have to remove the whole glove box? If so, how do I do this?

there is a little clip on the upper left that you push up and the door falls to the floor...then on the right hand side you will see a large connector with a ass load of wires...in that plug there is a small black box with a green strap...thats your flasher/relay on a 98+

l008com · 11-02-2009, 02:13 PM

Found it! Ok last question, how do I get the green strap off? I mean I'm sure if I pulled hard enough, it would have came right off. But how do I remove it without breaking it?

***orangesonoma*** · 11-02-2009, 02:40 PM

i just push it up and over the flasher...and you are going to want to reuse that cause vibrations will make it wiggle itself loose then you will lose brake lights and blinkers...learned that the hard way

l008com · 11-06-2009, 04:49 PM

OK soooooo now what?

slonlow2000 · 11-06-2009, 05:14 PM

Should have just modded the stock one to blink normal with the leds. Post #184
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f62/le...75/index4.html

l008com · 11-07-2009, 04:25 PM

So does Sales@Autoloc want to tell me why the part I bought doesn't fit at all?

***orangesonoma*** · 11-07-2009, 05:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by l008com

OK soooooo now what?

thats the wrong one for your year

what you have fits a 82-97

***orangesonoma*** · 11-11-2009, 11:30 AM

uh oh...looks like kris is gone..

***Adam@Autoloc*** · 11-11-2009, 12:37 PM

yes Brian, Kris is gone. My name is Adam. I am doing about the same thing for the company, so if there is anything I can help with or any questions I can answer hit me up.

***orangesonoma*** · 11-11-2009, 05:47 PM

hi adam! glad to have you aboard

***Adam@Autoloc*** · 11-11-2009, 05:50 PM

so I just talked to the tech guy about the square flasher. we do not have one yet. so sadly we cannot fix this issue. I love starting out with a bang!

and thank you brian, I am glad to be here
-adam

l008com · 11-11-2009, 05:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Adam@Autoloc

so I just talked to the tech guy about the square flasher. we do not have one yet. so sadly we cannot fix this issue. I love starting out with a bang!

and thank you brian, I am glad to be here
-adam

You should really edit the original post then. It's very misleading.

***Adam@Autoloc*** · 11-16-2009, 01:58 PM

I just edited the original post. Sorry about the confusion.

06-04-2009, 07:29 PM	#1
*Adam@Autoloc* Site Sponsor Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 605 Location: Oregon User is: OffLine	L.E.D.'s Flashing too FAST or SLOOOOW? So you've bought some L.E.D tail lights or bulbs but now your lights flash too fast or too slow! It's a simple fix! All you need to do is add a L.E.D. Flasher. We offer 4 different flashers to meet your budget and needs. No Load Adjustable Pulse Flasher No Load Adjustable Flasher No Load Fixed Flasher Heavy Duty 12v Flasher 552 All of the above flashers are round units. They will not work on the 1998 and up S10's Pictured: No Load Adjustable Pulse Flasher Last edited by Adam@Autoloc : 11-16-2009 at 01:57 PM. Reason: error in copy
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09-29-2009, 04:52 AM	#2
l008com Just Some Guy Age: 29 Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 110 Location: Stoneham, MA User is: OffLine	Re: L.E.D.'s Flashing too FAST or SLOOOOW? How/Where exactly do you install these? Also, when i switch my brake lights to LED, they blink fast. But when I switch my front blinkers to LED, they don't blink at all, and the dash indicator lights stay lit. Will one of these fix THAT problem too?
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09-29-2009, 04:53 PM	#3
*Adam@Autoloc* Site Sponsor Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 605 Location: Oregon User is: OffLine	Re: L.E.D.'s Flashing too FAST or SLOOOOW? Quote: Originally Posted by l008com How/Where exactly do you install these? Also, when i switch my brake lights to LED, they blink fast. But when I switch my front blinkers to LED, they don't blink at all, and the dash indicator lights stay lit. Will one of these fix THAT problem too? The S-Series truck flasher is located behind the glovebox. Just remove it and replace with this. This should correct the issues you are having. The stock flasher cannot handle the load.
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09-29-2009, 04:58 PM	#4
l008com Just Some Guy Age: 29 Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 110 Location: Stoneham, MA User is: OffLine	Re: L.E.D.'s Flashing too FAST or SLOOOOW? Ouch the flasher the original poster linked to is only $10, but the shipping is $8, which kind sucks considering it will only cost them $1.56 to ship it
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09-29-2009, 05:03 PM	#5
dragonman31 do what!!!!! Age: 32 Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 19 Location: richmond,va User is: OffLine	Re: L.E.D.'s Flashing too FAST or SLOOOOW? No Load Adjustable Pulse Flasher No Load Adjustable Flasher No Load Fixed Flasher Heavy Duty 12v Flasher 552 what is the difference in them or are they basically the same?
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09-29-2009, 05:20 PM	#6
*Adam@Autoloc* Site Sponsor Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 605 Location: Oregon User is: OffLine	Re: L.E.D.'s Flashing too FAST or SLOOOOW? No Load Adjustable Flasher is the flasher we recommend. If you get a fixed flasher sometimes itll either flash too slow or fast still. With the adjustable you can pick the speed YOU LIKE.
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10-09-2009, 04:41 AM	#7
l008com Just Some Guy Age: 29 Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 110 Location: Stoneham, MA User is: OffLine	Re: L.E.D.'s Flashing too FAST or SLOOOOW? Quote: Originally Posted by Sales@Autoloc The S-Series truck flasher is located behind the glovebox... Can you be more specific?
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10-09-2009, 04:57 PM	#8
*Adam@Autoloc* Site Sponsor Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 605 Location: Oregon User is: OffLine	Re: L.E.D.'s Flashing too FAST or SLOOOOW? Quote: Originally Posted by l008com Can you be more specific? Drop your glovebox down so you can see all the relays and wiring. Then you will see a SQUARE relay just remove and follow install instructions for the aftermarket flasher
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10-30-2009, 10:00 PM	#9
l008com Just Some Guy Age: 29 Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 110 Location: Stoneham, MA User is: OffLine	Re: L.E.D.'s Flashing too FAST or SLOOOOW? Quote: Originally Posted by Sales@Autoloc Drop your glovebox down so you can see all the relays and wiring. Then you will see a SQUARE relay just remove and follow install instructions for the aftermarket flasher Drop it down? You mean open it? Where are the wires?
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10-30-2009, 10:22 PM	#10
*orangesonoma* forum idiot Age: 31 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 46,862 Location: Indian Trail, NC User is: OffLine	Re: L.E.D.'s Flashing too FAST or SLOOOOW? it is behind the glove box door on 98+ on older models its under the dash 94 was a funny year for s10s..i have seen them on the firewall and i have seen them under the radio.. 95-97 its under the radio in the lower dash panel.. 82-93 its under the dash on the firewall in the fuse box also its not that the flasher cant handle the load...leds draw way less current and the electronic flasher in a 98+ reads the resistance and thinks a bulb is out..hence the fast flash.. in the other years its a thermal flasher that when the flasher has a load it heats up a small film of metal and when it gets to hot it bends away..then cools and returns...over and over...
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10-30-2009, 10:24 PM	#11
l008com Just Some Guy Age: 29 Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 110 Location: Stoneham, MA User is: OffLine	Re: L.E.D.'s Flashing too FAST or SLOOOOW? I have a 98+ . . . but i still don't get where it is. Behind the door? I open my door and I don't see anything but the glove box. Do I have to remove the whole glove box? If so, how do I do this?
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10-31-2009, 03:31 PM	#12
*orangesonoma* forum idiot Age: 31 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 46,862 Location: Indian Trail, NC User is: OffLine	Re: L.E.D.'s Flashing too FAST or SLOOOOW? Quote: Originally Posted by l008com I have a 98+ . . . but i still don't get where it is. Behind the door? I open my door and I don't see anything but the glove box. Do I have to remove the whole glove box? If so, how do I do this? there is a little clip on the upper left that you push up and the door falls to the floor...then on the right hand side you will see a large connector with a ass load of wires...in that plug there is a small black box with a green strap...thats your flasher/relay on a 98+
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11-02-2009, 02:13 PM	#13
l008com Just Some Guy Age: 29 Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 110 Location: Stoneham, MA User is: OffLine	Re: L.E.D.'s Flashing too FAST or SLOOOOW? Found it! Ok last question, how do I get the green strap off? I mean I'm sure if I pulled hard enough, it would have came right off. But how do I remove it without breaking it?
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11-02-2009, 02:40 PM	#14
*orangesonoma* forum idiot Age: 31 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 46,862 Location: Indian Trail, NC User is: OffLine	Re: L.E.D.'s Flashing too FAST or SLOOOOW? i just push it up and over the flasher...and you are going to want to reuse that cause vibrations will make it wiggle itself loose then you will lose brake lights and blinkers...learned that the hard way
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11-06-2009, 04:49 PM	#15
l008com Just Some Guy Age: 29 Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 110 Location: Stoneham, MA User is: OffLine	Re: L.E.D.'s Flashing too FAST or SLOOOOW? OK soooooo now what?
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11-06-2009, 05:14 PM	#16
slonlow2000 Stock Height Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,415 Location: Ironton, Mo User is: OffLine	Re: L.E.D.'s Flashing too FAST or SLOOOOW? Should have just modded the stock one to blink normal with the leds. Post #184 http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f62/le...75/index4.html
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11-07-2009, 04:25 PM	#17
l008com Just Some Guy Age: 29 Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 110 Location: Stoneham, MA User is: OffLine	Re: L.E.D.'s Flashing too FAST or SLOOOOW? So does Sales@Autoloc want to tell me why the part I bought doesn't fit at all?
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11-07-2009, 05:19 PM	#18
*orangesonoma* forum idiot Age: 31 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 46,862 Location: Indian Trail, NC User is: OffLine	Re: L.E.D.'s Flashing too FAST or SLOOOOW? Quote: Originally Posted by l008com OK soooooo now what? thats the wrong one for your year what you have fits a 82-97
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11-11-2009, 11:30 AM	#19
*orangesonoma* forum idiot Age: 31 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 46,862 Location: Indian Trail, NC User is: OffLine	Re: L.E.D.'s Flashing too FAST or SLOOOOW? uh oh...looks like kris is gone..
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11-11-2009, 12:37 PM	#20
*Adam@Autoloc* Site Sponsor Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 605 Location: Oregon User is: OffLine	Re: L.E.D.'s Flashing too FAST or SLOOOOW? yes Brian, Kris is gone. My name is Adam. I am doing about the same thing for the company, so if there is anything I can help with or any questions I can answer hit me up.
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11-11-2009, 05:47 PM	#21
*orangesonoma* forum idiot Age: 31 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 46,862 Location: Indian Trail, NC User is: OffLine	Re: L.E.D.'s Flashing too FAST or SLOOOOW? hi adam! glad to have you aboard
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11-11-2009, 05:50 PM	#22
*Adam@Autoloc* Site Sponsor Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 605 Location: Oregon User is: OffLine	Re: L.E.D.'s Flashing too FAST or SLOOOOW? so I just talked to the tech guy about the square flasher. we do not have one yet. so sadly we cannot fix this issue. I love starting out with a bang! and thank you brian, I am glad to be here -adam
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11-11-2009, 05:52 PM	#23
l008com Just Some Guy Age: 29 Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 110 Location: Stoneham, MA User is: OffLine	Re: L.E.D.'s Flashing too FAST or SLOOOOW? Quote: Originally Posted by Adam@Autoloc so I just talked to the tech guy about the square flasher. we do not have one yet. so sadly we cannot fix this issue. I love starting out with a bang! and thank you brian, I am glad to be here -adam You should really edit the original post then. It's very misleading.
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11-16-2009, 01:58 PM	#24
*Adam@Autoloc* Site Sponsor Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 605 Location: Oregon User is: OffLine	Re: L.E.D.'s Flashing too FAST or SLOOOOW? I just edited the original post. Sorry about the confusion.
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