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Round side markers flash with turn signals... |
RickS |
Jun 21 2006, 01:14 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,408 Joined: 17-April 06 From: 'False City', WA Member No.: 5,880 Region Association: None |
No, it not a miracle, or the eighth wonder of the world... but this is how it came about.
I was driving on a 2 lane county road and was making a left turn (without a designated left turn lane). I turned on my blinker to indicate my turn. Sitting on the 2-laner I was turning onto was another car wanting to turn on to my current road (turn left as well). Just as I began my turn, the guy, probably thinking I was going to continue straight, starts to pull out right into me. I swerved and he braked and no paint was swapped. That incident got me thinking about my Audi which has a designated turn signal flasher on its front quarters behind the wheel wells. I know when changing lanes on multilane roads, I am glad I have it to signal other drivers who may not see my rear turn-signal that I am changing lanes. I decided to do close to the same on the 914 for those that are either blind or can't see the front flasher. The mod is super easy and will take about 45 mins to do both sides and only requires some wire and a couple garden variety connectors. No special multifilament bulbs required. What you get is: With head/running lights off, both lights flash in unison. With head/running lights on, they alternately flash back and forth Emergency flashers work the same as above. All functions other functions are otherwise normal. So here's what you do: 1. Remove the 2 rubber covers to the lights inside the wheel-well (the round side light and the front turn/signal running light). 2. Disconnect the brown ground wire from the side marker light and either tape it up or seal it securely since it will no longer be used. I wrapped mine up and left it in the rubber boot. 3. Thread a single piece of suitable gauge wire through the ends of both rubber boots. Since the boots tend to be rather dry and crusty, you might want to use a rubber friendly lube. 4. Attach a female spade to the wire end in the side marker boot. This will attach to the disconnected ground lead on the light. 5. Splice the other end of the wire (in the turn signal assembly) to the single wire connection - lowest position of the three connections. 6. Test your lights/signals/e-flashers. 7. Button things up, have a cold one and feel good about yourself and this cool looking and quick saftey mod. |
Dr. Roger |
Jun 21 2006, 01:52 PM
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A bat out of hell. Group: Members Posts: 3,944 Joined: 31-January 05 From: Hercules, California Member No.: 3,533 Region Association: Northern California |
I'm doin' it.
Got a pic, before and after? Thanks so much... =-) Rog |
RickS |
Jun 21 2006, 01:56 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,408 Joined: 17-April 06 From: 'False City', WA Member No.: 5,880 Region Association: None |
Rog - Thought about taking a pic, but since the area was so cramped with a bunch of wires hanging down and no good angles, I decide to just write it up. It does keep everything looking stock except for the extra wire running between the side marker and the turn signal boots.
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Chris Pincetich |
Jun 21 2006, 02:23 PM
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B-) Group: Members Posts: 2,082 Joined: 3-October 05 From: Point Reyes Station, CA Member No.: 4,907 Region Association: Northern California |
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Awesome - I've been thinking about this mod and am stoked to see you have figured it out and it really is as easy as joining the 2 adjacent lights with a single wire. I can't wait to do this right after I finish installing my 3rd brake light, replacing trunk hinges, finishing alarm and speaker install...etc (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
Air_Cooled_Nut |
Jun 21 2006, 02:26 PM
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914 Ronin - 914 owner who lost his 914club.com Group: Members Posts: 1,748 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Beaverton, Oregon Member No.: 584 Region Association: None |
We do this on our water-pumpers...Mk.III VW's like my Jetta. Very easy to do.
I agree, I have witnessed the difference it makes. Good idea! But I shaved my front side markers cuz they is butt-ugly. Maybe I should go w/after-market units... |
RickS |
Jun 21 2006, 03:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,408 Joined: 17-April 06 From: 'False City', WA Member No.: 5,880 Region Association: None |
Ayup - this will work on any water pumper, just have to locate the wires and connections and have at it. And I agree about how fugly the markers are - butt.
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Gustl |
Jun 21 2006, 03:16 PM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,506 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
QUOTE Round side markers flash with turn signals... european cars came without these sidemarkers, but AFAIK the Italian version used them as additional turn signals, too but then, they flashed equally to the standard turn signals I already thought about wiring mine like the Italien ones, but Austrial law doesn't allow it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) anyhow - cool idea (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif) Gustl |
ptravnic |
Apr 30 2011, 01:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,231 Joined: 27-May 03 From: Chicago, IL Member No.: 747 Region Association: None |
I just did this mod and it was easy as pie. I love that it makes the turn signals so much more noticeable!
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Cairo94507 |
May 1 2011, 07:31 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,768 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Thanks for the write-up. This is an excellent way to increase visibility on our cars. This was on my build-list along with the high-mount brake light. Now to just make them LED's....
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pyolet |
May 1 2011, 08:45 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 3-December 09 From: Helena, MT Member No.: 11,093 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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GaroldShaffer |
May 1 2011, 06:21 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,622 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Thanks for the easy write-up
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Krank |
May 1 2011, 07:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 140 Joined: 11-October 09 From: Winnipeg, MB Member No.: 10,922 Region Association: Canada |
Would this be similar to the way older GM pick ups/van have their side lights wired where the ground from the front light passes through the side marker filament?
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RickS |
May 1 2011, 09:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,408 Joined: 17-April 06 From: 'False City', WA Member No.: 5,880 Region Association: None |
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