Red Key - after install LED rearlight , and removed front indicators
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Red Key - after install LED rearlight , and removed front indicators
Hi you guys 
I have put on a LED rearlight( with indicators ) - and removed my front indicators...
Today I noticed that the immobilizer logo glowed while the bike was running :/?
Is it because of changed voltage, or have I come to activate / deactivate something on my remote control for alarm ...
Thanks ..
I have put on a LED rearlight( with indicators ) - and removed my front indicators...
Today I noticed that the immobilizer logo glowed while the bike was running :/?
Is it because of changed voltage, or have I come to activate / deactivate something on my remote control for alarm ...
Thanks ..
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A Load Equalizer/Balancer will solve the issue.
My setup is LED sidemount brake light and 2 separate mini LEDs wired as brake/turn signals. I don't have front signals either. As long as I don't touch the turn signal buttons, all 3 LEDs light up as brake lights without any issue. However, once I hit a turn signal, it will flash normally for about 5 seconds and then go into hyper-flash, at which time, the red key light on dash will light up and not go away until I shut the bike down and turn ignition key off/on again.
The issue is caused by the LED's not putting out enough voltage so the bike thinks that there is an issue and basically goes into hyper-flash as a warning for you to check your ****. Cages do this too when a turn-signal bulb goes out.
Its not really an issue for myself as I almost always just use my hands for turn signals anyway. I really just wanted them as extra brake lights up higher to supplement the sidemount that is down low.
My setup is LED sidemount brake light and 2 separate mini LEDs wired as brake/turn signals. I don't have front signals either. As long as I don't touch the turn signal buttons, all 3 LEDs light up as brake lights without any issue. However, once I hit a turn signal, it will flash normally for about 5 seconds and then go into hyper-flash, at which time, the red key light on dash will light up and not go away until I shut the bike down and turn ignition key off/on again.
The issue is caused by the LED's not putting out enough voltage so the bike thinks that there is an issue and basically goes into hyper-flash as a warning for you to check your ****. Cages do this too when a turn-signal bulb goes out.
Its not really an issue for myself as I almost always just use my hands for turn signals anyway. I really just wanted them as extra brake lights up higher to supplement the sidemount that is down low.
Last edited by jmeiers; Feb 10, 2012 at 08:31 AM.
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You could use the TruFLEX Dual Converters and Eclipze or the Eclipze2 Turn Signal Converter from Custom Dynamics. They are way cheaper and work great, I have ben using the Dual Converters for about a year now without a single issue. You can find them at the bottom of the links page.
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Hi you guys
I have put on a LED rearlight( with indicators ) - and removed my front indicators...
Today I noticed that the immobilizer logo glowed while the bike was running :/?
Is it because of changed voltage, or have I come to activate / deactivate something on my remote control for alarm ...
Thanks ..
I have put on a LED rearlight( with indicators ) - and removed my front indicators...
Today I noticed that the immobilizer logo glowed while the bike was running :/?
Is it because of changed voltage, or have I come to activate / deactivate something on my remote control for alarm ...
Thanks ..
That said, a load equalizer will help if the rear indicators blink quickly. You didn't say whether you have the alarm system on your bike. I don't so it doesn't affect the bikes operation.
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A load equalizer won't eliminate the red key. You removed the front indicators and you now have an open circuit. The indicator lights have three wires. One of those wires runs through the alarm system because when the alarm is activated, the lights blink. It is alright to run with the key light on. I have been running two years that way without problem.
That said, a load equalizer will help if the rear indicators blink quickly. You didn't say whether you have the alarm system on your bike. I don't so it doesn't affect the bikes operation.
That said, a load equalizer will help if the rear indicators blink quickly. You didn't say whether you have the alarm system on your bike. I don't so it doesn't affect the bikes operation.
Im pretty sure thats there only is 2 wires ?