LED Help: Turn Signals

PilotZing · Apr 6, 2015

Howdy all, been lurking around here for some time trying to research as much as I can before posting. I have a 2015 2-door Sahara and my goal since getting this beauty a month ago was to replace all my lights with LEDs. Much success with headlights, fog lights, reverse lights, and interior. I am stuck right now trying to figure out the rear brake/turn signals, as well as the front turn signal and side marker. I had tried some amber LEDs for the front that were recommended on here and got a hyperflash. All but given up.

Is there anyway to do these with a flasher relay and where is it located (Also what model works) or is the only way to get a resistor and splice? Thanks so much.

WaltA · Apr 6, 2015

I am assuming that your problem is that the low-current-draw of any LED replacement "bulb" for the turn signals, will trigger the bulb-burnt-out detector.

Such a bulb-burnt-out detector use to be part of the flasher module/relay, and could be addressed by replacing the module/relay with different one. I don't think our JK's have a "old fashion" flashing module/relay.

The result would be that you need to supplement any LED "bulb" with a resistor.

Splnkr · Apr 6, 2015

Yes, there is no relay. Unless you perhaps wanna tear the dash apart. You need one of these on each turn signal.... https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/car-install-supplies/tail-light-load-resistor-kit/190/831/ Easy to install. CG

PilotZing · Apr 6, 2015

Thanks, I've seen those mentioned a lot here, some caution on not using them period and that's why I've held off for now. I guess there really is no way around it.

mda0303 · Apr 7, 2015

Don't they make led bulbs now that work with the canbus system?

keviper1 · Apr 7, 2015

PilotZing said:
Howdy all, been lurking around here for some time trying to research as much as I can before posting. I have a 2015 2-door Sahara and my goal since getting this beauty a month ago was to replace all my lights with LEDs. Much success with headlights, fog lights, reverse lights, and interior. I am stuck right now trying to figure out the rear brake/turn signals, as well as the front turn signal and side marker. I had tried some amber LEDs for the front that were recommended on here and got a hyperflash. All but given up. Is there anyway to do these with a flasher relay and where is it located (Also what model works) or is the only way to get a resistor and splice? Thanks so much.

Just curious. What lights did you use for reverse and interior lights? Got any pics?

I'd love to upgrade my reverse lights so I can see better at night.

Freedom JK · Apr 7, 2015

The backup light bulbs are 3157 light bulbs. I got some 3157 LED light bulbs on EBay and they are very bright.

Freedom JK · Apr 7, 2015

These are the LED bulbs that I installed in my 2013 JKU for the backup lights. As you can see in the bottom picture, they are very bright. I bought them on Ebay.

2pcs 6000K Pure White 80W LED Reverse Backup Light Lamps 3157 3155 4057 3056 | eBay

LED Help: Turn Signals

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