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Old Jan 15, 2017 | 05:56 PM
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I've looked all over and can't find a clear explanation on how to wire my switchbacks. I have an 03 DE and the wires coming from the switchbacks are red black and yellow. Where do I tap in to wire them? Turn signal? Parking light?
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Old Jan 16, 2017 | 05:29 AM
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I'd check with the vendor you bought them from. How are we supposed to know what you've got?
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Old Jan 16, 2017 | 10:50 AM
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I'd check with the vendor you bought them from. How are we supposed to know what you've got?
They're from ijdmtoy, but that doesn't matter. I listed the connection wires coming from a black box that the led strip plugs into. Does anyone know how to wire them as a switchback for turn signal, and be able to turn them on and off? I assume I need to tap the parking light and turn signal?
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Old Jan 16, 2017 | 11:09 AM
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did it not come with instructions?
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Dude how do you expect anyone to help you. All we know is that you have ijdmtoy lights with 3 wires; red, black, and yellow. You've given us zero information to even try and help you. I assume they came with instructions unless you bought them used, and even if they are used did you even try googling? iJDMTOY is a pretty big company from what I've seen so I doubt you're the first to buy these lights.

If you're really still stuck, here's your spoon: http://bfy.tw/9Vhk
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Old Jan 16, 2017 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by travlee
did it not come with instructions?
no instructuons, that's why I'm asking.
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Old Jan 16, 2017 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by DACodeRed
Dude how do you expect anyone to help you. All we know is that you have ijdmtoy lights with 3 wires; red, black, and yellow. You've given us zero information to even try and help you. I assume they came with instructions unless you bought them used, and even if they are used did you even try googling? iJDMTOY is a pretty big company from what I've seen so I doubt you're the first to buy these lights.

If you're really still stuck, here's your spoon: http://bfy.tw/9Vhk
all I wanted to know was how to wire them so that they work as turn signals and running lights. Of course I've looked on google. That's why I'm asking here to see if anyone else has already done it....
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Old Jan 16, 2017 | 03:36 PM
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What bulb are you replacing with them?
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Originally Posted by Noodlez
no instructuons, that's why I'm asking.
who is the manufacturer? call and hit them up
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Old Jan 16, 2017 | 03:38 PM
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Should have said that to start. This may damage the module, or blow some fuses, but here's what I'd try. The black wire goes to ground. Then splice one of the others to a running light and the other wire to signal light - in both cases, the power, not another ground. See what happens. If it works at all, you may be lucky and have it correct. If not, switch those last two wires and try again.
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Old Jan 16, 2017 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
What bulb are you replacing with them?
They don't replace a bulb. It's a separate led strip.

They look like this:
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Old Jan 16, 2017 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by dcains
Should have said that to start. This may damage the module, or blow some fuses, but here's what I'd try. The black wire goes to ground. Then splice one of the others to a running light and the other wire to signal light - in both cases, the power, not another ground. See what happens. If it works at all, you may be lucky and have it correct. If not, switch those last two wires and try again.
Anything I can do to prevent blown fuses or damage the module?
Thanks for the help.
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where do those go?
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Old Jan 16, 2017 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by travlee
who is the manufacturer? call and hit them up
iJDMtoy. The lights I bought are universal, which is why I came here to see if anyone else has done it. The overall look is similar to this:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BPMT50KBYX4/?hl=en
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Originally Posted by travlee
where do those go?
https://www.instagram.com/p/BPMT50KBYX4/?hl=en
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Step by step instructions, with photos are on their website.
http://store.ijdmtoy.com/Audi-Style-...uide-a/648.htm

http://store.ijdmtoy.com/Audi-Style-...s-p/50-055.htm
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Old Jan 16, 2017 | 07:33 PM
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Now we are getting somewhere
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Old Jan 17, 2017 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by DACodeRed
thanks!
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Old Jan 17, 2017 | 11:56 AM
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Post some pics when you get them installed.
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Old Jan 18, 2017 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by dcains
Post some pics when you get them installed.
Will do.
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