Wiring question for side mirror blinkers

liamket · 04-02-2012, 08:47 AM

I'm working on a DIY install of blinkers in my side mirrors. Just wondering if anyone has any advice when it comes to wiring... Should I splice into the blinker wires up under the hood? Or can it be done under the dash? I've done the side marker blinker mod, but I don't want to have the lights illuminate with the headlights, only with the blinker switch.

Once it's all done, I'll post a step by step of everything I did. Any help would be appreciated!

ramblerdan · 04-02-2012, 09:27 AM

Some relevant threads:

LED signal mirrors
FINALLY Heated Mirrors
installing turn signal mirrors
Need electrical help

Gilboy · 04-02-2012, 02:56 PM

Route them through the fenders to the side turn signals.

http://www.elementownersclub.com/for...6&highlight=fj

Alaskan_Toaster · 04-02-2012, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gilboy

Route them through the fenders to the side turn signals.

OK, but WHERE did you tap into the wires? Did you go all the way up front, or can you tap into each side sooner than that?

I have not done the side blinker mod, since I have other ideas, so it's still stock there.

Yes, I went through ALL the above links, but none really mentioned about where they tapped into the TS wiring.

Here's the ts wiring diagram from the service manual:

psschmied · 04-20-2012, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alaskan_Toaster

OK, but WHERE did you tap into the wires? Did you go all the way up front, or can you tap into each side sooner than that?

I have not done the side blinker mod, since I have other ideas, so it's still stock there.

Yes, I went through ALL the above links, but none really mentioned about where they tapped into the TS wiring.

I did the side blinker mod (Shen's mod), but still connected the side mirror wires to the conductors just behind the front signal lights. Left:Grn/Red & Blk ; Right:Grn/Yel & Blk

I have the details of routing the wiring in one of my albums. Look at the individual photos to read the details. The multi-conductor cable shown in the under hood photo has the conductors for the mirror lights and the DRLs in it.

http://www.elementownersclub.com/for...hp?albumid=311

Alaskan_Toaster · 04-24-2012, 07:03 PM

THANKS!! Hoping NOT to have to go all the way to the front, but, no biggie, just more wire, right??

Island E · 04-24-2012, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psschmied

I keep forgetting that not everybody has the hood shocks so they still have that ugly hood prop stick thing in their cars.

liamket · 12-05-2012, 03:55 PM

it's been a while. I put this project on hold because i was having trouble finding the answers i need.

The key is that I don't want the LED's lit constantly when the driving lights are on. Only when the directionals are activated. I'm afraid that putting them into the side blinker mod wiring is going to light them up.

It's probably common sense and a simple relay/splice job, but I'm really unfamiliar with wiring and need a step by step. If anyone is willing to take the time to walk me through it, I'd be extremely grateful.

The LED strips I installed into the glass have a simple 2-wire, positive/negative wire leading to them. No ground.

Cheers,

Liam

ramblerdan · 12-06-2012, 09:22 AM

> The LED strips I installed into the glass have a simple 2-wire,
> positive/negative wire leading to them. No ground.
Negative = ground.

> I don't want the LED's lit constantly when the driving lights are on.
> Only when the directionals are activated. I'm afraid that putting them
> into the side blinker mod wiring is going to light them up.
Tap into the turn signals. A test light will tell you which wire goes to the turn-signal filament.

> a simple relay/splice job
LEDs draw so little current that neither a relay nor a separate fuse is needed.

04-02-2012, 08:47 AM	#1
liamket EOC Rank: Hydrogen 2004 4WD EX AT Nighthawk Black Pearl (NBP) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Western Mass Posts: 66	Wiring question for side mirror blinkers I'm working on a DIY install of blinkers in my side mirrors. Just wondering if anyone has any advice when it comes to wiring... Should I splice into the blinker wires up under the hood? Or can it be done under the dash? I've done the side marker blinker mod, but I don't want to have the lights illuminate with the headlights, only with the blinker switch. Once it's all done, I'll post a step by step of everything I did. Any help would be appreciated! __________________ It's the nicest Element out there.... in my driveway.

04-02-2012, 09:27 AM	#2
ramblerdan Semiretirederator 2004 4WD EXS MT Fiji Blue Pearl (FBP) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Saratoga, N.Y. Posts: 11,161	Some relevant threads: LED signal mirrors FINALLY Heated Mirrors installing turn signal mirrors Need electrical help __________________ EOC essentials Posting and You The Help Vampire: A Spotter’s Guide Rambler Dan's Element site

04-02-2012, 02:56 PM	#3
Gilboy EOC Rank: Helium 2007 4WD EX AT Tango Red Pearl (TRP) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 224	This is mine Route them through the fenders to the side turn signals. http://www.elementownersclub.com/for...6&highlight=fj __________________ Honda fogs, billet grills with painted surround, double tinted sunroof, tinted fronts, side turn signal mod, double dome light mod, LED dome and map lights, DT 1.25 hitch with Honda harness, 18" ARD Hyperblack wheels 225-60-18 tires, 225-75-16 snow tires on black OE wheels, LED marker and turn signals on outside mirrors, inside temp and compass mirror mod, ultimate homemade center console, bedrug full carpet set, extra tilt wheel mod, dog barrier mod, LED under dash lights mod, $10 CAI

04-24-2012, 07:03 PM	#6
Alaskan_Toaster EOC Rank: Neon 2007 4WD EX MT Tango Red Pearl (TRP) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Summer is here!! Posts: 2,077	THANKS!! Hoping NOT to have to go all the way to the front, but, no biggie, just more wire, right?? __________________ Mods so far - Thule rack, K&N, leather shift knob and boots, fogs, tinted tails, HIDs and LEDs, G-bags, Ridgie remote key, pass PDL switch, WT visors, MTF..... Why didn't Noah swat those two mosquitoes?

12-05-2012, 03:55 PM	#8
liamket EOC Rank: Hydrogen 2004 4WD EX AT Nighthawk Black Pearl (NBP) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Western Mass Posts: 66	it's been a while. I put this project on hold because i was having trouble finding the answers i need. The key is that I don't want the LED's lit constantly when the driving lights are on. Only when the directionals are activated. I'm afraid that putting them into the side blinker mod wiring is going to light them up. It's probably common sense and a simple relay/splice job, but I'm really unfamiliar with wiring and need a step by step. If anyone is willing to take the time to walk me through it, I'd be extremely grateful. The LED strips I installed into the glass have a simple 2-wire, positive/negative wire leading to them. No ground. Cheers, Liam __________________ It's the nicest Element out there.... in my driveway.

12-06-2012, 09:22 AM	#9
ramblerdan Semiretirederator 2004 4WD EXS MT Fiji Blue Pearl (FBP) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Saratoga, N.Y. Posts: 11,161	> The LED strips I installed into the glass have a simple 2-wire, > positive/negative wire leading to them. No ground. Negative = ground. > I don't want the LED's lit constantly when the driving lights are on. > Only when the directionals are activated. I'm afraid that putting them > into the side blinker mod wiring is going to light them up. Tap into the turn signals. A test light will tell you which wire goes to the turn-signal filament. > a simple relay/splice job LEDs draw so little current that neither a relay nor a separate fuse is needed. __________________ EOC essentials Posting and You The Help Vampire: A Spotter’s Guide Rambler Dan's Element site

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