Switchback LEDs and the indicator

[MSMStannyl]

I haven't heard of anyone having problems so maybe mine was a unique situation but I had a very hard time getting the smaller bulbs to slide into the connector. The large LEDs went right into the connector and really took no time at all to install. The LED bulb seemed to be a little thicker and the ends were a straight 90* where the incandescent bulb seemed to be thinner and more tapered at the ends.

I installed mine a few weeks back (along with the rear LED sidemarkers). Absolutely no problems. Took me maybe 5 minutes per side. Perhaps you got a defective bulb?

That's too bad. When I bought the switchbacks a year ago, you said you were close to having these. When I called yesterday morning I was told you're still working on it. I really hate the galloping noise and not a huge fan of splicing in resistors. My concern is if there's enough current to make that resistor so hot you shouldn't put it near any wires, plastic or rubber (best on metal), the splice may compromise the wire.

Yes, this is a little disappointing to hear but personally it's not too big of a deal. I don't mind the switchbacks making that galloping sound at all. I really don't even notice it anymore but I can understand why some people would be frustrated. I'm not a big fan of splicing the factory wiring either. Wondering if the male/female connectors can be purchased so as to make our own plug & play harness with one of the Amazon resistors that have been posted?

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[Diode Dynamics]

That's too bad. When I bought the switchbacks a year ago, you said you were close to having these. When I called yesterday morning I was told you're still working on it. I really hate the galloping noise and not a huge fan of splicing in resistors. My concern is if there's enough current to make that resistor so hot you shouldn't put it near any wires, plastic or rubber (best on metal), the splice may compromise the wire.

Our engineering team wasn't aware of how costly or how expensive it would be for the tooling on the factory connectors. They are not something you can purchase of the shelf in large quantity unfortunately.

We are disappointed that it's not something we were able to follow through with, but we appreciate the support of this community and will continue designing unique products for the Mustang.

The heat of the resistor isn't something to worry about if you mount them on metal, or away from soft plastic or rubber. It's very common to add resistors for turn signals when LEDs are replacing incandescent bulbs.

Resistors will get hot when the turn signal is in use, there's no way around that. Heat is a byproduct of electrical resistance.

If you don't want to splice using the connectors, you could always have some soldered in for a more professional fit and finish.

Nick C.

 

[jbailer]

Our engineering team wasn't aware of how costly or how expensive it would be for the tooling on the factory connectors. They are not something you can purchase of the shelf in large quantity unfortunately.

We are disappointed that it's not something we were able to follow through with, but we appreciate the support of this community and will continue designing unique products for the Mustang.

The heat of the resistor isn't something to worry about if you mount them on metal, or away from soft plastic or rubber. It's very common to add resistors for turn signals when LEDs are replacing incandescent bulbs.

Resistors will get hot when the turn signal is in use, there's no way around that. Heat is a byproduct of electrical resistance.

If you don't want to splice using the connectors, you could always have some soldered in for a more professional fit and finish.

Nick C.

Thanks Nick, although disappointing, I will get over it. ;)

Have you found a good location you'd recommend for the resistor?

Also, I got the 5k switchbacks and notice that you have 5k 194s now. Which 5k front corner bulb would you recommend to pair with the 5k switchback? Would it be the HP5?

Thanks,
Joe

 

[Diode Dynamics]

Thanks Nick, although disappointing, I will get over it. ;)

Have you found a good location you'd recommend for the resistor?

Also, I got the 5k switchbacks and notice that you have 5k 194s now. Which 5k front corner bulb would you recommend to pair with the 5k switchback? Would it be the HP5?

Thanks,
Joe

Joe,

The resistors can be placed on any metal surface, away from soft rubber or plastics.

The HP3 and HP5 5K are both excellent choices for the sidemarker if you have 5000K switchbacks.

Nick C.

 

[kingofsting]

Won't these work just fine?

http://www.amazon.com/JDM-ASTAR-Resistors-Warning-Cancellor/dp/B017VCJZPK

I could not get these to fit into the turn signal housing. I used the Diode Dynamics resistors, but spliced them into the OEM wiring using mini posi-taps from Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Posi-Tap-Mini-size-Connectors-20-22-Gauge/dp/B019BLZWQ0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1461077211&sr=8-1&keywords=mini+posi+tap

 

[gt_stang]

If you have forscan resistors are not needed:
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