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Old 01-Sep-2011, 01:31 PM (772)
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Question has anyone figured a way to have front turn signals on steady all the time with the correct one blinking when signaling a turn. It would seem this would be a why to get inclreased visibility from the front
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Old 01-Sep-2011, 02:46 PM (823)
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The turn signals are directly connected to the ZFE. You'd have to add a relay between the ZFE and the bulbs that would supply power to the bulbs and then switch the power off when signaled from the ZFE. The relay might also need to supply an appropriate load so the ZFE doesn't think you have a burnt out bulb.

Not impossible, but a hassle with respect to wiring assuming you don't want to make any harness changes.

Code:
ZFE signal  --------+
                    |
                    V
switched power -> relay -> n.c. output to bulb
                    |
                    V
                  load
                    |
                    V
                 ground
The load could be an issue. You need something that in conjunction with the relay looks like a filament to the ZFE and can handle the power disapation.
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