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Default 2013 GS Flasher Relay location
I upgraded my turn signals to LED's and I want to change the flasher relay to stop the rapid flash. Does anyone know where it is located? I have been looking all over for pictures or video to show where to locate it. Can anyone help?
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Hi MrLexus626
which bulbs did you use as i plan to do mine soon as i can find the time
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You only get hyper flash if the bulb you used doesnt have a large resistor tied to it. Basically the led uses so much less power the car thinks the bulb is out and hyperflashes. There are no resistor easy to install led bulbs(probably have the resistor built in) you can buy. These type of bulbs only work with one set of turn signals if you change both front and rear to this type it will hyperflash. The manufacturer usually has a warning about this.
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which bulbs did you use as i plan to do mine soon as i can find the time
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I used https://www.ebay.com/itm/Alla-Lighti...72.m2749.l2649
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You only get hyper flash if the bulb you used doesnt have a large resistor tied to it. Basically the led uses so much less power the car thinks the bulb is out and hyperflashes. There are no resistor easy to install led bulbs(probably have the resistor built in) you can buy. These type of bulbs only work with one set of turn signals if you change both front and rear to this type it will hyperflash. The manufacturer usually has a warning about this.
Do you know where the relay is located? I have someone working on my car and they don't know how to find it. But do you have any resistors to recommend?
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Originally Posted by MrLexus626
Do you know where the relay is located? I have someone working on my car and they don't know how to find it. But do you have any resistors to recommend?
There are a bunch on amazon:
Amazon Amazon

You connect it in parallel to the led bulb terminals.
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Originally Posted by MrLexus626
It says right in the eBay listing:

"Load Resistor maybe required to avoid the fast blinking or error code"

You need that to fix your problem.
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I believe our cars are not equipped with flasher relays. To fix hyper-blinking, you will need load resistors.
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