How To Wire a Turn Signal Flasher Relay Directional Blinker on a Car / Truck / ATV / Motorcycle
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In this video, I show you how I would wire an automotive flasher relay, (which is also called a turn signal, directional, and blinker circuit) for a car, truck, motorcycle, ATV, dirt bike, side by side, go cart, or whatever kind of vehicle needs a left and right turn signal. There are many ways to wire automotive style turn signals, but I prefer to wire them using two relays, because I feel like it is a safest method of wiring the signal lights. Below is a list of the relays, the turn signal flasher, fuses, the 1157 bulbs and sockets, and the 3 way toggle switch I used to make the entire circuit work properly.
Items used in the signal light wiring diagram (You may not need to buy in these quantities, but I did.)
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@jpsapartmentcustom9541
3 жыл бұрын
I'm working on a pocket bike and unfortunately the wiring that came on it was taken apart now I'm trying to wire up headlights blinkers and parking lights can you help me
@toonse3683
2 жыл бұрын
So I have a 86 montecarlo ls I have a problem with my lights I have high beams on my left side no lows and no power on the right side on the rear I have power on the right side but no power on the left side any ideas how to fix tha because I'm seriously thinking on Goin the way u have this set up
@johndeloach503
2 жыл бұрын
I have a 95 escort. My flasher button broke off, trying to set up away so I can use my flasher incase of an emergency.
@fedabartov6293
2 жыл бұрын
for the hazard button you just link the 2 white together and the red and boom hazard light ???
@bryantracing3022
Жыл бұрын
I liked and subscribed
Congratulations, you explain things better that my electronic teachers back at school, u da man!!!
@WiringRescue
3 жыл бұрын
Haha! Thank you! I’m always happy to share what I know!
@lawrencefranck9417
2 жыл бұрын
Four way stitch that feeds both whites.
You explain things very well... no extra comments showing how smart you are, thus causing confusion to newbies.
This video has help me out immensely I’ve racked my brain for quite a bit how I could do this for my motorized bicycle to get it to be street legal and you’ve done it so clearly I just want to say thank you for the educational stuff you do
@WiringRescue
3 жыл бұрын
That’s extremely kind! Thank you for watching and good luck on your motorized bicycle!
Great instructional. Simple, straightforward and easy to understand. THANK YOU!
@WiringRescue
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! You’re awesome!
You, my friend, are a life saver I've been trying to get my blinkers on my bike for a few days. I came across this video and followed the diagram and had them done with in a hour 2000 ktm 300exc no battery and no ingnition switch
@WiringRescue
Жыл бұрын
Heck yes! That’s awesome! Congrats on doing it yourself, and thank you for sharing your win with me! It’s stuff like this that makes these videos totally worth it!
Thank you. I needed turn signals on my lawn mower so I could drive to Walmart after the ex wife took the car.
aside from figuring out the pins on my OE blinker switch this video made wiring in blinker s on my track car SUPER easy. thank you!
I just wired my break lights on my 86 mustang. I used a Earls inline pressure switch through a fused relay. Simple! You just saved me some time on the turn signals. Thanks!
@WiringRescue
3 жыл бұрын
That’s fantastic. Thank you for watching!
@StainlessTIG2
3 жыл бұрын
@@WiringRescue are you using 30 amp relay and fuses?
@StainlessTIG2
2 жыл бұрын
I was talking about my break lights. I accidentally replied on the wrong video. I completely gutted my 86 mustang factory wiring harnesses and went with the ARC 12 circuit relay kit. I used this circuit for my turn signals. Works great.
Thank you for making it straight forward and simple good job.
@WiringRescue
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! I really appreciate it!
Excellent tutorial you exceed the abilities of most teachers, if only there were more like you.
@WiringRescue
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thank you! I appreciate that!
Great video, thank you for the insight. You make things much easier for a lot of hobbyists. Hat off to you
@WiringRescue
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you much! Just trying to help out my fellow car enthusiasts!
Awesome thanks for the video! I have a roxor utv and getting it road legal. $15 instead of a $500 wiring hardness? Way better! Although I may need to buy another $10 in wire lol! Best video to make own turn signals!
Good description, very helpful for understanding how flashers work.
@WiringRescue
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m happy to know that people find it useful!
Great video!! Saved me loads of frustrations and also found out I had a bad relay and bulb socket. Thanks for sharing this info.
Thats a fantastic demonstration! Thats exacly what I was looking for. Thank you!
@WiringRescue
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m glad that you like it. Thanks for watching!
Exceptionally helpful and well done presentation. Thanks.
@WiringRescue
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I really appreciate the kind words.
Best demonstration on how to wire up indicators KZread 👍
Side note I love your videos they are super helpful, thanks a ton !
@WiringRescue
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I really appreciate it!
Great tutorial. Thanks for the upload! I love the backing board for the circuit visual.
@WiringRescue
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent! I'm glad you like it. If you haven't checked out my other wiring videos, please do! They are done in a similar way!
Thank you very much. Ive got a quite rare bike. Its a Tomos at50 they made like 2000 of them. The original wire harness worked great except the turn signals. After replacing countless wires and using different relay's I still could not get it to work. I am not good with wiring so I thought wiring turn signals would be awful. But with your help I managed to get it done in like 2 hours. Everything works great even used the original ground wires from the harness so its quite clean. Thank you again!
@WiringRescue
Жыл бұрын
That’s excellent! I’m glad the video was able to help you out! Thanks for watching!
Very solid. I hope to add a 3rd signal to each side of my big van. This will be very helpful! 👍🏼👍🏼
@WiringRescue
3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad it was helpful!
This is how people are able to learn. Visual displays of the circuit schematic. TY sir.
@WiringRescue
2 жыл бұрын
I agree. This is how I would have preferred to be taught! Thanks for watching!
Nicely done , Thanks ! I loved the display board
@WiringRescue
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
Been working on cars for 22 years and learned something new tonight.
@WiringRescue
2 жыл бұрын
Dang! That’s awesome! Thanks for the kind words!
@greasemonkeygarage1896
2 жыл бұрын
@@WiringRescue thank you for making informational vids like this ! I’m about to wire up my car and it comes in handy
Thank You sir for your great simple explanation. Much appreciated 🤠
@WiringRescue
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate you taking the time to watch it!
Thanks for the information I'll try it on my old English car to try and get the semaphore working with the much later turn lights.
Thank you very much for the video, I have a 1973 datsun and I've installed led headlights with yellow halos which I use for turning signals and my turn signals switch kept getting smoked and stopped working because of the high current drawn so with this system problem solved, very thankful for this video and new subscriber with thumbs up 👍,have a blessed day
@starmc26
2 жыл бұрын
You need to add in an LED resistor to each turn signal, that's your issue.
Thank you for explaining everything so well in your videos After watching this video earlier today I got my taillights all working again.
@WiringRescue
3 ай бұрын
That is absolutely fantastic! I’m glad the videos helped you out! I appreciate you watching ❤
I have an imported truck that zero information is available to me. Your EXCELLENT explanation will give it direction signals ….again
@WiringRescue
Жыл бұрын
Excellent! Thank you for watching!
@cactuarizard
6 ай бұрын
Bro same here.got 96 hijet pickup with no schematic or electrical diagram. Wasn’t feeling confident replacing my headlights since the polarity is swapped and having to splice in the turn signals and DRL. But after watching this I’m solid!
@dodgeme1986truck
3 ай бұрын
It's missing the 2 diodes and Hazzard switch
@cactuarizard
3 ай бұрын
@@dodgeme1986truck ?
@dodgeme1986truck
3 ай бұрын
@@cactuarizard on most vehicles (atv utv also) a Hazzard switch is also required (flashes all 4)
Well done! You are a gifted teacher.
@WiringRescue
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! That’s extremely kind!
Great video. I wired my signals just as you have shown. Turns out I'm an idiot and tried to set up my LED signals like this lol took me a while to figure out where I went wrong. Found your LED video and ordered the correct flasher. Lol I have some wiring to redo..
Wow. Very well explained in detail. Thank you.
You video really took the guesswork out of it Thanks for explaining it the way you did
@WiringRescue
2 жыл бұрын
There are many ways to wire a turn signal - check out my other methods too - they may be better for your application. Thanks for watching!
Working on rewiring a 1999 Sportster I got. The wiring in it was completely frayed on one side. Thanks so much!
@WiringRescue
2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! I have a bunch of videos on this stuff. Find the one that works best for you!
Thanks for the help. Your wiring got the tail lights working on my 1929 hot rod
@WiringRescue
2 ай бұрын
That’s fantastic! I’m thrilled that my video was able to help you out!
Very good instructional Video young Man.
Exactly the guidelines I needed to do this on a golf cart. Thanks
@WiringRescue
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I’m glad you find it helpful!
Absolutely perfect video! Thanks
Bro your videos are amazing im learning to re wire my motorbike with no knowledge at all and this has helped 🙌 👌
@WiringRescue
3 жыл бұрын
Glad the videos helped you out!
Great Video, just wanted to say that adding a schematic drawing to this would help a lot when looking at the circuit.
copied this and really saved me some money time and effort thanks so much from New Mexico!~
Drive Away Drivers needs to see this !
THANK YOU! I was sitting here crying my head off not knowing what to do about the lights (specifically the blinkers), in my mgb. My husband helped me put a new motor in it, but as soon as the wiring thing started he said "nope". I haven't driven the car in 3 years and the motor was in and ready a month ago, it's just been this wiring mess. Thanks to you and this video I'm going to get to drive my car, hoping, later today. Off to get this done. Thanks again :)
@WiringRescue
2 жыл бұрын
That’s wonderful! Let me know if you have any questions. MGB wiring is British witchcraft so it will be 100% different than what you see here! Oh - and if this method isn’t quite what you’re after, I have a few videos showing different methods of wiring turn signals. Find the method that suits your needs best and post up any questions you may have along the way. I’ll be hoping to hear that you drive your car later today!
@kristinemacdougall
2 жыл бұрын
@@WiringRescue no drive yesterday. I watched a couple of your other videos, and have decided to follow the one that you do that does all the lighting. Can I just do an independent of the current wiring harness. What happen with his car is two years ago the motor blew up, so we put a Camaro motor in it :-). Kind of makes some wiring a little difficult. But your videos of solve the problem for me thank you. I'll let you know how it goes
@WiringRescue
2 жыл бұрын
@@kristinemacdougall - sorry to hear there was no drive! Hopefully soon! You can absolutely have an independent wiring system for the lights. If you haven’t already watched it, I also have a video on fuse and wire sizing that is important info to know.
@WiringRescue
2 жыл бұрын
@@kristinemacdougall - here you go! Let me know if you have any questions throughout the process! kzread.info/dash/bejne/d5yusJiOlNHTgKQ.html
@kristinemacdougall
2 жыл бұрын
@@WiringRescue awesome! thank you.
Man you are the man that was so easy to follow
I am currently re wiring a rolls royce. I will be using your useful video. Thanks for posting!
@WiringRescue
2 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh. If you haven’t checked out this one kzread.info/dash/bejne/e6OTy5tpYZnVYZM.html you should. I personally think it’s better, but it depends on your goals.
Great video, thank you for an easy explanation.
@WiringRescue
3 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU for watching! I appreciate it!
@npbcrawlerz
3 жыл бұрын
@@WiringRescue. Any update on the 4 way flashers???
Great video, definitely going to watch more
@WiringRescue
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate it!
Awesome way to retrofit vintage cars
This is a great video. Thank you. Show more like this.
@WiringRescue
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’ve got a whole bunch and I’m always making more! Check out my wiring video playlist!
Been trying to fix a 71 volvo turn signal to get it back on the street legally. This really helps me understand what's going on, and maybe I'll go this route instead of trying to find a rare oem switch.
@WiringRescue
2 жыл бұрын
It’s a very simple way to make it work, and extremely easy to diagnose if it ever fails. These parts are also available at every part store across the country, and dirt cheap. That’s a win! Good luck with the build!
Thank you. You made that very easy to understand.
This was such a help! Easily explained, simple to follow! Thanks!
@WiringRescue
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Thank you for watching!
Great channel! The best video on the subject I have seen on youtube. Thank you for post and congrats.
@WiringRescue
Жыл бұрын
I’m glad that you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!
Good Video very clear explanation Thank You
Great video! Need to rewire my old Land Crusier HJ45 and this is a great help!
Very good explanation 👍
Wired a bmw k75 today with this diagram thanks 👍
@WiringRescue
3 жыл бұрын
That is fantastic! I’m really happy to hear it helped you out!
OMG, THANK YOU! I'm building an ebike rn, and I was about to try to do this with an Arduino and relays or with a 555 timer or something. This is way easier.
@WiringRescue
2 жыл бұрын
I’m thrilled that you find it helpful! Thanks for watching!
Such a helpful video brotha A+
@WiringRescue
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
Looks like my E39 Bmw will be back on the road lol. Bet you explain better than teachers!
@WiringRescue
2 жыл бұрын
Lol! Thank you! I appreciate it!
Great way to explain and make that system be not so intimidating.
Thank you so much. I made the turning signals on an e-bike happen.
@WiringRescue
2 жыл бұрын
Heck yes! I’m excited to hear it!
Awesome video. Thank you very much
@WiringRescue
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching it!
Thanks meen this really helped me understand. I have my evaluation test tomorrow. My practical is on turn signals. This was really helpful
Great content!!!!
I am not doing the exact application but this helped me get a basic idea how the signal system works. I am installing aftermarket additional brake light (with sequential turn signal and strobe brake light) and running light/turn signal for my motorcycle. Would I need to add fused to the cables I connect to the existing set up?
great video. great explaniation
excellent video
Very helpful! Thank you
@WiringRescue
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching
Man you keep making a video like this you definitely got me to subscribe. I had an idea on how to do it but I knew there were small things that I was missing and this pretty much topped it off for me. This video is 150% understandable this is like breaking it down for dummies. Definitely is going to help me out because I do not want to pay to run new headlights, blinkers, brake lights,ect. Another idea you may be able to mention is how to run new headlights with high beams I think that would be an interesting topic and maybe throwing the brake lights in there with it to where they have the standard brake lights without you pressing on it then you know they get brighter whenever you hit the brakes just a thought would be video to watch.
@WiringRescue
3 жыл бұрын
I like this idea. I'll add it to my video to-do list!
Awesome video, thanks bro
This video is making my dream of driving my truck legally because this is helping me find the things I need and the things the know how to make it work
@WiringRescue
2 жыл бұрын
Heck yes! Don’t get it right, just get it working!
This is great🙌
Thanks man this helped me and my dad restome out truck,Thanks for the help!
@WiringRescue
2 жыл бұрын
That’s fantastic! I’m glad it was able to help you out!
Thanks for posting this video I'm trying to learn how to do this set up it's really cool that you made this video
@WiringRescue
2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching them!
@ahmedmuhammadisajesus2530
2 жыл бұрын
Excuse me Brother does this set up work for front turn signal light bulbs for a 2000 Chrysler neon ?
Excellent! Thanks!
@WiringRescue
3 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU for watching! :)
Answer to my prayers ! I’m gonna use this on my 1966 Honda C100. Great videos to help with college too! Might you have any knowledge on hooking up engine stators to batteries etc that’d be cool too! Thanks man!
@WiringRescue
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I’ll add a starter circuit to my to do list!
Que increible circuito y muy instructivo . You are amaizing
@WiringRescue
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Very good video 👍
I bought everything in this video not realizing that I need something to put the fuses in. I don't know what they are called lolol 😂 i rewatched the video but I don't believe you mentioned what the fuses go into. I bought the 272 piece fuse package but they are all just different fuses only. Thanks a lot for this informative video.👍
@WiringRescue
Жыл бұрын
Haha - sorry about that - you will want “fuse holders”. Here is a link to the ones I used, but there are many options. Thanks for watching and good luck with your project! 10 Pack - EPAuto 12V-DC ATC/ATO 12 AWG In-Line Fuse H... a.co/d/bmtNA9z
Nice work thank you very much
@WiringRescue
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Thank you for watching the video!
About to buy everything I need to do this on my sortof-street legal mud toy I'm building (missing all stock lights) Just need something to get me to and from the trails. Thanks man. I've been fighting with the stock wiring all day but I'm just gonna do this.
@WiringRescue
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Check out my other turn signal videos too. I have about 3 different methods of doing this. One method doesn’t need relays, but needs LED bulbs. Another method has a cool switch that also has some other cool features. Check out the link in the top pinned comment above, and you’ll see them all there.
You so awesome thank you so much my buddy 125 don’t have bunking no more! Helps a lot
@WiringRescue
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found the video helpful!
very educational
Thank you for very informative video and your generous contribution to public knowledge base. My comment would be to request a companion wiring schematic drawing to further clarify.
@WiringRescue
2 жыл бұрын
That would definitely be a nice addition. I’ll look into that.
this video saved my life
@WiringRescue
2 жыл бұрын
Lol! I have no idea how that’s possible, but I’m very happy you are alive. This world would not be the same without you. Thanks for watching!
I wired my hot rod using your diagram it worked super thanks but I need to add a light inside so remember to turn off turning signal
Nice job. Thanks!!
@WiringRescue
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!
This video is AWESOME! really helped me understand the wiring in simple terms since im new to this BUT i need to let you know that the switch you linked is in fact a 2 way NOT a 3 way switch of course kinda my fault cause i just hit order but thought you would like to know
@WiringRescue
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting me know. I just corrected it! (Though feel free to double check me!) The ones I originally bought were no longer on Amazon, so I had to find a different set and apparent got the numbers mixed up! DM me on Instagram if you can. @Ratty_muscle_car, and maybe I can help you out!
@charlesjohn8378
2 жыл бұрын
@@WiringRescue Thanks for correcting, of course my fault cause i was excited and ordered without looking, i picked up a switch from a parts store im gonna try this exact setup tomorrow
Gracias bro x tu rabajo y tiempo te sigo
Great info. I am rewiring my tractor with this.
@WiringRescue
Жыл бұрын
Heck yeah! I dream of owning a tractor! Someday!
Great videos Ratty. Can you explain wiring sequential turn signal tail lights?
Great Video. This solve a lot of issues. When you have time to create another along this topic, would you address this issue. Most cars since turn signal were required and us the 1157 bulb use the dimmer filament for the tail lights and the brighter one for the brake, turn signal, and the hazard. Would you demonstrate how this could be wired. I know you said the white wire could be used for the tail light, but how would you wire to have the turn signal, brake, and hazard on the brighter filament? Thanks and I will watch in the future for another great video.
How would you add the hazards though? Like, getting all of them to blink at the same time.
@WiringRescue
3 жыл бұрын
Edited: I made this hazard light video! kzread.info/dash/bejne/nqKcr9pmltG7naw.html
@chrisallen4366
3 жыл бұрын
yes please that would be helpful
@rubenevora5650
3 жыл бұрын
He said that. Link the white wire of the lamps in a different circuit
@sirboomsalot2429
3 жыл бұрын
I did it by using a second three position switch, on/off/Turn Signal Enable Then linked the enable to the input of the second three position switch. I then linked all four of the lights to the on position of the first switch with a flasher
@sirboomsalot2429
3 жыл бұрын
Basically the first switch you can enable the hazard lights or enable the turn signal, the second then just is the turn signal control. It is how I did it because I didn't mind a second switch
Nicely explained... thx
@WiringRescue
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I appreciate it!
I'm trying to wire an old shovelhead Harley motorcycle and this is going to help me thank you so much
Great video
@WiringRescue
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate it!
Great job on explaining how it works! I’m interested in using LED’s. I understand that you can get them as a replacement for a regular bulbs . Question, would it work using your wiring design? If not what would I need to add to make it work? Thanks.
@WiringRescue
2 жыл бұрын
I have two videos that can answer your question. Check out this one first. kzread.info/dash/bejne/p4ydp9GDhteumZs.html. And then this would be the other option kzread.info/dash/bejne/mnihp7SYoLHHo84.html Thanks for watching!
Really helpful
@WiringRescue
2 жыл бұрын
@canyon stice - I’m glad it helped you out! Thanks for watching!