My LED turn signals don't work right: Difference between revisions

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 The answer to this problem is to make two separate circuits for the turn signals. There are two ways to do this. Pick the one you feel most comfortable with.
+====Diode method====
+A diode is a simple one-way valve. It only allows electricity to flow in one direction. This will keep the two turn signal circuits separated. [http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/components/diode.htm More about diodes]
+This is probably an easier way to do this than the LED method described below. It should be easier for most people to solder wires and make a ground using a ring terminal than to fiddle with small parts inside the gauge cluster. Another nice feature of this modification is any cluster will work, so if the cluster needs to be replaced for any reason, the wiring modification will still be on the bike.
+To start, get two diodes, part number 1N4001. These are available at [http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2036268 Radio Shack] or other electronics stores. This is a general purpose diode and should be easy to find. Then you can just follow the directions on the pictures.
+At the six-connection plug under the headlight, use a paper clip to remove the green and grey wires from the male side of the plug. These are the two wires that run from the turn signal switch out to the signal themselves. [[Soldering 101|Solder]] the anode (+) end of the diodes individually, one to the green and one to the grey wire.
+Then, you need to solder the cathode (-) end of both diodes together
+[[image:1SixPlugConn-REV1.jpg|150px]]
+[[image:2RectifiedConn.jpg|150px]]
+[[image:3LockTabCaveat.jpg|150px]]
+[[image:4GndWire.jpg|150px]]
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 ====LED method====