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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 02:07 PM
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Angry '06 Headlight upgrade issue!!! Help

Well I have a ' 04 Touring Roadster and spent the $1,500 for the heads and tails...I have them all installed and I come to find out I have the same problem that everyone has AND I have no blinker action!! WTF

My '04 has Xenons already on it so I thought this would just be a plug and play?? What is the deal? Can someone help my sorry *** out? And what is the deal with the blinker staying solid while the lights are on? I am freaking out can someone help me?
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 02:41 PM
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to me it sounds like a wiring issue.such as the blinker being linked to the same wire as the main lights
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 03:28 PM
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Is it the actual blinker staying on or is it the park lamp. I have zero issues with mine. I did snip the wire to my park lamps killing the eggyolk look while my lights were on, it looks much better. It sounds like 2 wires are crossed, blinker/park most likely. Good luck.
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 03:57 PM
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it's normal. This applies to all 03-05 cars with the 06 headlight swap. your blinkers should work though...even though it does stay on when your low-beams are on.
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 06:12 PM
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It is just the blinker staying on...I have not changed any wiring at all just plugged them in...Also is there a way to make the 3 orange led's white??

Should I buy that bulb that stays on white and blinks orange??

Or snip the wires on the bulb? People have said that...
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Old Oct 28, 2006 | 09:40 AM
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Old Oct 28, 2006 | 05:16 PM
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this might have your answer. good luck.

https://my350z.com/forum/exterior-and-interior/220661-03-hid-06-hid-swap-problem-please-help.html
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Old Oct 30, 2006 | 07:52 PM
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Still looking for help....I pulled the stock bulb out and there is a grey plastic piece attached to it so I am confused as to where I should snip?? I read on another thread to snip the center wire but I dont see it..I am confused! and getting ready to rage and smash these lights!!! Help
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 04:47 PM
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Anyone??
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 05:43 PM
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just snip the middle two wires on the bulb so it takes away the "always on amber" feature
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by ilbkuup
just snip the middle two wires on the bulb so it takes away the "always on amber" feature
I just pulled the bulb and the bulb is in a plastic housing...Where is the wires I need to snip?? On the inside?? And what are you snipping them with to get inside that plastic housing??
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 06:35 AM
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I just pulled the bulb and the bulb is in a plastic housing...Where is the wires I need to snip?? On the inside?? And what are you snipping them with to get inside that plastic housing??
Sorry I forgot to reply!

Just pull the amber bulb out then you just snip the inside wire with cutters. The inside wire is farther away from the end of the plastic on one side. That is the one you snip on both side of the bulb...Real simple.

That solves the constant amber problem...
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 06:51 AM
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so that means the bulb retains its blinking function right? I mean, it still works as a turn signal...I hope
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by 350Z_LMS
so that means the bulb retains its blinking function right? I mean, it still works as a turn signal...I hope
Yes it still retains the funtion as a normal turn signal...
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try this:



make sure that when they are cut, all of the wire is gone. it there is a little piece left, it will not fix the problem. use a thin piece of electrical tape if you have to. i used a dab of liquid tape to cover the little wire "tit" that was left cut the wire.

hope this helps
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by playa6tnine
try this:

Yep that is perfect...The 2 inside wires are farther inside then the outer wires... then your all set!
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 08:43 AM
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hey thanks a million for that!
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 09:49 AM
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You probably have a short... My bros Camaro SS had the same problem where the blinke stayd solid... new bulb and shor fixed and it worked fine again..

Could be wrong.. but just my 2 cents
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Originally Posted by 350Z_LMS
hey thanks a million for that!
anytime. its an easy fix, but kind of difficult to explain.

did that fix the problem? if not, then its an electrical issue.
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