RustyEdge Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 I have the 5k Type 2 Switchbacks installed in my '11 Edge and I recently noticed that intermittently the bulbs are flickering when switching from the white to the amber. When the running white lights are on and the blinker is turned on sometimes the bulb will flicker white and then switch to amber. I attached a video as well. This will happen repeatedly unless the blinker is turned off. It happens to both bulbs and is intermittent, I've noticed it more at night when the HID's are on but that might just be a coincidence since I can see them reflect in other cars better at night.Any ideas on what it might be? I do also have 6 ohm resistors connected to both bulbs. Not sure if it's a heat issue with the resistor? But I did check them when this problem was occurring and they weren't hot.Thanks,-Russ Switchback Hesitation.MOV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinzII Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 Where did you get your switchbacks from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyEdge Posted June 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 These are from V-Led's. I sent them the same description and they only offered me a return & replacement. But the lights that I purchased were 24.99 and have been discontinued. The only ones they have now are 79.99, no idea what the difference is but the price difference is crazy!! This only seems to happen at night when the white lights are on, maybe the resistor is overheating? They are 50W 6Ohm but I didn't get the resistors from vleds. Maybe they can't handle the load when the light are on for a little while? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinzII Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 That could be the issue. I am running the Type 1s w/o resistors and have no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyEdge Posted June 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 Yea the type 1's don't need resistors, only the type 2's do. The bulbs didn't work at all without the resistors. I actually spoke to VLED's customer service today and they mentioned something about the voltage on the Edge. The white lights come on when it senses less than 5 volts (not positive on the actual voltage but same theory) and when it's higher the amber lights come one. The difference between the voltage when the running lights and the turn signals are on is low so the bulbs get confused. I'm still waiting on a return call from the manager to confirm though. I'm thinking they might be wrong since I wouldn't be the only one with this issue then. Can anyone with confirm the wires that were used to connect the resisters? I used the following which I found on here somewhere: Front Left: Blue/green = power + Black / green = ground Front Right: Yellow/purple = power + Black / gray = ground Thanks, -Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyEdge Posted June 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Can anyone with confirm the wires that were used to connect the resisters? I used the following which I found on here somewhere: Front Left: Blue/green = power + Black / green = ground Front Right: Yellow/purple = power + Black / gray = ground Thanks, -Russ Anyone?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellbine Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 This is quite interesting. I have type 1s but I have a section of LEDs that are flickering off and on. It's not the same issue as yours, but I noticed it when washing the car. I think type 1 resistors are built-in because the LEDs only work if you plug them in the correct way. Not sure if just those LEDs are failing or if the built-in resistor is failing. I can't confirm the wiring for the resistor though, sorry. I'm curious to whether or not you will have to pay the difference in the bulbs. The main reason I haven't switched to the new switchbacks is because they don't operate like type 1s and they are fairly pricey...for me. I want to switch to them because of the increase light output. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyEdge Posted June 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 (edited) So I just got off the phone with their customer service and they say that it is a problem with the '11+ Edges (and some older mustangs). The controller sporadically sends 7 volts through to the line even when the turn signals are off, it only takes less than a 1v change to turn the whites off. So basically this will keep happening randomly when the white lights are on and I shouldn't be the only one that has this issue. Even if I switch to the newer 42 bulbs I will still have the same issue. Only way to resolve this at the moment is to solder in a 1amp diode on the turn and parking light lines, but I don't really want to cut the stock wires. The good news!! They have an Edge in their shop and the next batch of switchbacks that are going to arrive in 3 - 4 weeks will have a fix built in! So I'll leave them in for now and once the new bulbs come out (which will state some sort of "Ford Fix" on the website) I'll pick up a pair of those. Interesting find! -Russ Edited June 24, 2013 by RustyEdge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellbine Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Cool. Let's hope they fix it this time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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