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AlistairR34

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Hey guys, a couple weeks ago I bought LED tail lights for my r34, I installed them, and the brake lights and blinkers worked, however the tail lights themselves didn't. I replaced the broken 10amp fuse with every fuse you can think of, and 30 amp is the only one that doesn't break, however the lights still wouldn't work with that in. I was only driving by day for a while, then switched my lights on, and now my blinkers have cut out. I don't want to spend hundreds on electrical work at a shop, so please if anyone knows how to fix this, it would be appreciated. Cheers.

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I'd be more worried that LED's draw FARRRR less power then normal halogen lights. So if you are blowing fuses then you have a serious problem. But will agree with above. NEVER a good idea to just put bigger fuses in to 'see what happens' They are designed to be there to blow before other more expensive componenets fail, Fuses are there for protection.

unplug the lights and confirm voltage at the plug. Check for around 12V

Is it possible to plug the tail-lights in wrong or anything? I wouldnt think so if its anything like my LED lights, they just plug into the standard sockets and they will only really go one way.

I would contact the supplier and ask them if there is an issue. Maybe youve got a problem with a join somewhere and they might replace them. However now that you have upped the fuse rating, you may have burnt out something serious inside the lights and they might not warrant it.

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Hey mate I got the same led lights for my 34 I ran into the same issue make sure they are in properly as in all the wires match up to where there meant to be I had a similar issue when I had mine first put in turns out the wires / plugs were not in properly see how you go with that

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