Standalone Blinkers/brake lights help
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Standalone Blinkers/brake lights help
Hello folks, as of recent i got a second vehicle that needs a lot of work. This may not be a miata directly but its similar.
I'm looking to add blinkers and brake lights to a vehicle that doesnt have them. Anyone has any experience with what i need to buy?
I'm looking to add blinkers and brake lights to a vehicle that doesnt have them. Anyone has any experience with what i need to buy?
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There are loads of universal turn signal switches out there. Google "universal turn signal switch"
As for brake lights, a lot of vehicles (including VW Beetles) used to use pressure switches attached to the brake line to actuate the lights. You can find these cheaply and plentifully in the aftermarket with just a Google search as well, and this will probably be easier to implement than a plunger switch on the pedal.
Examples:
JEGS Hydraulic Brake Light Switch |
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PRF-80174/
As for brake lights, a lot of vehicles (including VW Beetles) used to use pressure switches attached to the brake line to actuate the lights. You can find these cheaply and plentifully in the aftermarket with just a Google search as well, and this will probably be easier to implement than a plunger switch on the pedal.
Examples:
JEGS Hydraulic Brake Light Switch |
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PRF-80174/
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How about these? Would the pressure switch go where the "stoplight" is and then to 12v?
Universal Turn Signal Switch | 7-wire unit for vehicles with combination stop and turn signal lamps requiring brake light circuit.
Universal Turn Signal Switch | 7-wire unit for vehicles with combination stop and turn signal lamps requiring brake light circuit.
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No, there are several basic types, mostly differentiated by whether they have two, three or four terminals. But since you're doing this from scratch, any one that works with LEDs can be wired in.
The place you linked to earlier sells this one: LED Flasher - Electronic flasher for LED lights
The place you linked to earlier sells this one: LED Flasher - Electronic flasher for LED lights
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Ah, one more question, do i need relays for the blinkers/tails or do i just run the wires directly from the universal switch i posted above? In the pic i dont see relays but i'm not sure. Thanks
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No relays needed. These are all fairly low-current loads, even more so if using LEDs.
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