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

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====Diode method====

Using diodes is probably an easier way to do make your new signals work 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.

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~~.

If you haven't use diodes before, this may seem a little complicated. But all you're really doing is rewiring the light bulb.

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.

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 ====Diode method====
+Using diodes is probably an easier way to do make your new signals work 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.
 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.
+If you haven't use diodes before, this may seem a little complicated. But all you're really doing is rewiring the light bulb.
 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.