Patrick - LED Taillight problems

[Large Arbor]

Dan,

Don't give up as it helps Patrick and I gain further understanding. Did you try switching sockets? Perhaps the round sockets can be inserted into the rectangular signal locations.

Phil

[DanEC]

Phil - yes, I did completely by-pass the ERA sockets and wired in auxilliary 1157 sockets without success.

Went for a a short drive today and noticed my charge light was on. Apparently blew the #4 fuse when I turned on my signals. Tried it again at home and as soon as I hit the signal fuse blows. So - now I do have a turn signal problem to sort out. Back to the wiring diagram and tracing stuff.

[patrickt]

That's actually good news. Shorts are very easy to trace.

[DanEC]

Well - where do you suggest I start? Car runs fine until turn signal turned on and then fuse 4 blows. Fast blow fuses at trailer relay are fine.

There is a circuit from the fuse to the flasher unit and red-charging light. Also a lead from the voltage regulator, a lead from fuse 5 and fuse 4 appears to be linked to fuse 3. Haven't checked to sere if it blows when signaling in both directions - running low on fuses.

I'm probably not going to have much chance to mess with it for a couple days.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by DanEC

Well - where do you suggest I start?

First, confirm that making both a LEFT turn and a RIGHT turn both blow the fuse. If it does, try removing both of the front bulbs and see if it still shorts.