Spec D headlights huge issue
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Recently tried to switch over to new headlights for my 06 350. After getting the switch started they claim to be plug and play. I plug them in but they did not play right. I知 getting hyper flashing from the turn signal, no real way to fix it due to the fact that I致e learned that there is no relay and the turn signals are controlled by the body control module. I have removed the entire wiring harness from the other OEM. When I plug them in and put on the turn signals and everything works just fine. Even when I control the Headlight turn signal (via relay) the rear turn signal still hyper flashes. I知 just wondering if I知 going to have to put resistors on every single light in the car? Is there something in the wiring harness that I missing. And reaching anyone at Pec D has been almost impossible.
Anyone out there that could help I would really appreciate it my car is in complete shambles right now and I want to get it back on the road.
Anyone out there that could help I would really appreciate it my car is in complete shambles right now and I want to get it back on the road.
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Hyper flashing from the turn signals is a "bulb out" warning whenever the BCM detects a drop in load from the OEM filament bulbs. If you installed LED turn signals, this causes hyper flashing since they operate off a lower load.
You can install the OEM type filament based bulbs to see if that fixes it or load resistors. Resistors should not be necessary if you're not using LEDs.
You can install the OEM type filament based bulbs to see if that fixes it or load resistors. Resistors should not be necessary if you're not using LEDs.
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Hyper flashing from the turn signals is a "bulb out" warning whenever the BCM detects a drop in load from the OEM filament bulbs. If you installed LED turn signals, this causes hyper flashing since they operate off a lower load.
You can install the OEM type filament based bulbs to see if that fixes it or load resistors. Resistors should not be necessary if you're not using LEDs.
You can install the OEM type filament based bulbs to see if that fixes it or load resistors. Resistors should not be necessary if you're not using LEDs.
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The spec D lights have been out for a while. You don't see a lot of reviews of them because they're not very popular. Sure, the L-shaped LED looks cool and all, but the output will be less than your 06 bi-xenon OEM lights as Dark previously mentioned.
But hey, it's your dime so do what you like. Good to post this in case others have similar issues in the future.
But hey, it's your dime so do what you like. Good to post this in case others have similar issues in the future.
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The spec D lights have been out for a while. You don't see a lot of reviews of them because they're not very popular. Sure, the L-shaped LED looks cool and all, but the output will be less than your 06 bi-xenon OEM lights as Dark previously mentioned.
But hey, it's your dime so do what you like. Good to post this in case others have similar issues in the future.
But hey, it's your dime so do what you like. Good to post this in case others have similar issues in the future.
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If you are using the same ballast and bulb how can the output be less? I basically just changed the casing and added brighter led lights. The fitment is excellent that was never an issue. Changing over from crappy yellow lenses I don't see being worse. The main issue was just hyper flash which was a 15 dollar solution. I just think they need to go a little deeper with their setup and solve a few bugs. I am willing to see how long they last. Ib have had the car a 4 years I working on the cosmetic this year getting a few more miles than going to performance and engine. Etc. Just really hoping to get a little help and info around in here but so far it's more of a condescending tone I'm receiving from people. No worries though. Problem solved and moving on the next issue..
Light output is not just determined by the ballast and the bulb. The '06+ projector and reflector bowl focuses the beam output and spread pattern producing more useable light. The lens of the projector also affects the light output. For example, you can see the difference between a fresnel lens and a smooth lens where a fresnel lens makes a more narrow beam and a smooth lens spreads it more evenly. There are plenty of comparisons between different projectors that are available from The Retrofit Source which show different cutoffs, hotspots, and beam patterns while they all use the same HID bulb and ballast. All projectors are not created equal.
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Having a problem in a similar area. You said that the turn signals do not have relays but then said shortly after that you controlled the turn signal via relay. I've been trying to figure out the location of the turn signal relays, if you could give me some more insight on that.
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Having a problem in a similar area. You said that the turn signals do not have relays but then said shortly after that you controlled the turn signal via relay. I've been trying to figure out the location of the turn signal relays, if you could give me some more insight on that.
The solution was previously posted by OP using resistors (not relays) for the LED turn signals to stop the hyperflash.
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If you are using the same ballast and bulb how can the output be less? I basically just changed the casing and added brighter led lights. The fitment is excellent that was never an issue. Changing over from crappy yellow lenses I don't see being worse. The main issue was just hyper flash which was a 15 dollar solution. I just think they need to go a little deeper with their setup and solve a few bugs. I am willing to see how long they last. Ib have had the car a 4 years I working on the cosmetic this year getting a few more miles than going to performance and engine. Etc. Just really hoping to get a little help and info around in here but so far it's more of a condescending tone I'm receiving from people. No worries though. Problem solved and moving on the next issue..
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It was happening with the stock headlights before I upgraded to LED, there is not flash on the front right turn signal no matter what I put on the wires. The wires are all testing the same as the other side and the blinker light even lights up but never flashes. Has to be the BCM then I'm guessing, haven't had the money to put into the car lately :/
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It was happening with the stock headlights before I upgraded to LED, there is not flash on the front right turn signal no matter what I put on the wires. The wires are all testing the same as the other side and the blinker light even lights up but never flashes. Has to be the BCM then I'm guessing, haven't had the money to put into the car lately :/