How-To: Side blinker mod (DIY)
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How-To: Side blinker mod (DIY)
Courtesy of: my02r/t
You will need some wire, soldering gun, solder, heat shrink tubing or electrical tape, small wire ties, 2 quick splice connectors and about an hour of time.
Note: If you have a CAI you will not have to remove the driver’s side headlight. I did remove the passenger side headlight because with the AC piping it was too tight.
The hardest part of the job is running the wire. Do not run it through any sharp edges, close to hot or moving parts.
IMPORTANT: when the turn signal bulb burns out the side marker lamp will also be out because now it is in a series circuit.
Figure 1 - DRIVERS SIDE TURN SIGNAL
Figure 2 - PASS SIDE TURN SIGNAL
Splice into the turn signal wire with the quick connector. It is the green/orange on the drivers side and tan/red wire on the pass side as shown in figure 1 & 2 above. The new wire I installed is the white wire in the pictures. Color code given is on a 2002, other years may be different.
Figure 3 - SIDE MARKER SPLICE
Pull out the side marker socket and let it hang down. Cut the tape between the two wires about 6” from the socket as shown in figure 3 above. Cut the BLACK wire and splice your new wire into the bulb side of the black wire. Shown prior to soldering. Repeat for the other side.
Figure 4 - COMPLETED SPLICE
Solder and heat shrink for a worry free mod. See figure 4 above for what a completed joint will look like if done correctly. Install wire ties to keep the cut wrap from unwinding. I do not recommend electrical tape, however if you use it, wire-tie the ends to keep it from unwinding.
Test. If done correctly the side marker with blink together with the front turn signals when the parking lights are off and will alternating blink when the lights are on. Will act as normal side markers when not blinking. Put everything back together and enjoy.
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You will need some wire, soldering gun, solder, heat shrink tubing or electrical tape, small wire ties, 2 quick splice connectors and about an hour of time.
Note: If you have a CAI you will not have to remove the driver’s side headlight. I did remove the passenger side headlight because with the AC piping it was too tight.
The hardest part of the job is running the wire. Do not run it through any sharp edges, close to hot or moving parts.
IMPORTANT: when the turn signal bulb burns out the side marker lamp will also be out because now it is in a series circuit.
Figure 1 - DRIVERS SIDE TURN SIGNAL
Figure 2 - PASS SIDE TURN SIGNAL
Splice into the turn signal wire with the quick connector. It is the green/orange on the drivers side and tan/red wire on the pass side as shown in figure 1 & 2 above. The new wire I installed is the white wire in the pictures. Color code given is on a 2002, other years may be different.
Figure 3 - SIDE MARKER SPLICE
Pull out the side marker socket and let it hang down. Cut the tape between the two wires about 6” from the socket as shown in figure 3 above. Cut the BLACK wire and splice your new wire into the bulb side of the black wire. Shown prior to soldering. Repeat for the other side.
Figure 4 - COMPLETED SPLICE
Solder and heat shrink for a worry free mod. See figure 4 above for what a completed joint will look like if done correctly. Install wire ties to keep the cut wrap from unwinding. I do not recommend electrical tape, however if you use it, wire-tie the ends to keep it from unwinding.
Test. If done correctly the side marker with blink together with the front turn signals when the parking lights are off and will alternating blink when the lights are on. Will act as normal side markers when not blinking. Put everything back together and enjoy.
Shawn Solderitch
Any questions email ssolderitch@area37.com
or PM me at
neons.org aka: my02r/t
neonsonline.com aka: my02r/t
eastcostneons.org aka: my02rt
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good mod...just did it in about 15 minutes.
the biggest problem i had is with my passenger sidemarker. the wires are so short that it doesnt come out of the hole...and it doesnt come out under the car. so i did it with it barely out of the hole.
besides that, it was a tight squeeze but i didnt move anything...except for the airbox, i had to take it out because i dont have my intake in yet
the biggest problem i had is with my passenger sidemarker. the wires are so short that it doesnt come out of the hole...and it doesnt come out under the car. so i did it with it barely out of the hole.
besides that, it was a tight squeeze but i didnt move anything...except for the airbox, i had to take it out because i dont have my intake in yet
Just a note:
This mod will NOT work on 00-02 Canadian Neons. This is because the daytime running lights are the turn signals.
Well, having said that, it WILL work BUT the side markers will be on the whole time that the DRL's are on.
Sorry to hijack, but I just wanted to let my fellow Canucks know.
This mod will NOT work on 00-02 Canadian Neons. This is because the daytime running lights are the turn signals.
Well, having said that, it WILL work BUT the side markers will be on the whole time that the DRL's are on.
Sorry to hijack, but I just wanted to let my fellow Canucks know.
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if it wasn't so damned cold outside, i'd do this when i get up later ( i just got off the grave yard shift).... sounds liek a cool thing to do, i always wondered why dodge didn't do this from teh factory, the first gens had it.
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I know this is a super old post, but I treid doing this today cause I thought "super mod". Well it turns out, the wire harness that goes into the back of the blinker/headlight arm had some damage to it. So when I did the drivers side light and turned on the blinkers to test the mod......poof.....the thing catches on fire!!! Like a warrior ( more like desperate to save my car ) I reached in there and put it out with my hand. So all in all....it sucked. I finally got the column off the steering wheel to look inside and see the damage that was done. Well the wire harness had totally burnt up...fried like chicken! I pulled it out of the socket, and it fell into like 4 pieces! So now I cannot drive at night until I order a new one and get it put in. Needless to say this totally sucks. I know this mod works....but did I do anything wrong? I believe this all started cause the harness already had trouble. So, anyone know how much these stupid things cost????
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It's the actual switch/stalk you use to turn your headlings on, turnsignals... multifuction meaning it can do multiple things (turning many things on and off and whatnot).
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Oh ok.....well...I think it's still actually ok. Like I said, the entire wire harness behind it is what burnt out. Everything was working fine on the car until I tried the mod. Maybe I used the wrong size wire, or maybe i was supposed to hook up both before testing??
I have been having trouble with my dome light staying on after I switch it on for about 2 years. When I looked at the harness, that part had major burns on it, and had melted. So I think maybe this pushed it over the edge, or it just finally burnt up? Any more ideas or suggestions guys?
I have been having trouble with my dome light staying on after I switch it on for about 2 years. When I looked at the harness, that part had major burns on it, and had melted. So I think maybe this pushed it over the edge, or it just finally burnt up? Any more ideas or suggestions guys?
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Well I hope this is ok to post on this thread....if not you guys can delete it or move it or whatever. I wanted to update you. I called the Dodge Parts dealer today and they said the harness that burnt up is the MAIN Instrument Wireing Harness. It is one whole piece that runs from left to right on the car.
Dealer Cost..... $1,100
My reaction when I found this out.... PRICELESS.
For some things there's Junkyards...for everything else...there's Parts Department's. LOL
So I think I am going to get it off a friend's yard for under $100. At the very least this post can help to teach people not to do something stupid to thier wires. I'll let all of you know how things turn out.
Dealer Cost..... $1,100
My reaction when I found this out.... PRICELESS.
For some things there's Junkyards...for everything else...there's Parts Department's. LOL
So I think I am going to get it off a friend's yard for under $100. At the very least this post can help to teach people not to do something stupid to thier wires. I'll let all of you know how things turn out.
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I DID IT!!! Well I did this MOD earliar and well guess what, it works!!. Only thing I cant remember is if when the car is off and I turn on my turn signals/hazards they wouldnt light b4, because now they dont, why?... I dont know but if I put my key in the on or acc position/or simply turn on the car and turn them on they work beautifully. Thanks a bunch for this nice and very easy MOD. Took about 30mins in the dark... couldnt see well...hehe that was smart huh
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After what happened to you, you are making me think twice.Skyjerm82 wrote:Well I hope this is ok to post on this thread....if not you guys can delete it or move it or whatever. I wanted to update you. I called the Dodge Parts dealer today and they said the harness that burnt up is the MAIN Instrument Wireing Harness. It is one whole piece that runs from left to right on the car.
Dealer Cost..... $1,100
My reaction when I found this out.... PRICELESS.
For some things there's Junkyards...for everything else...there's Parts Department's. LOL
So I think I am going to get it off a friend's yard for under $100. At the very least this post can help to teach people not to do something stupid to thier wires. I'll let all of you know how things turn out.
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I did this MOD today in about 10-15 minutes. It was easy, and AWESOME!!! I totally recommend it to everyone with a second Gen.
The ONLY advice I would give is this. SKIP the Sauder, and use "Butt connectors" If you strip both wires and then clamp down the butt connectors it is SO much easier. Just a bit of advice. But it works awesome, and looks sweet!! Thanks for all the help guys!
I did this MOD today in about 10-15 minutes. It was easy, and AWESOME!!! I totally recommend it to everyone with a second Gen.
The ONLY advice I would give is this. SKIP the Sauder, and use "Butt connectors" If you strip both wires and then clamp down the butt connectors it is SO much easier. Just a bit of advice. But it works awesome, and looks sweet!! Thanks for all the help guys!
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hehe... i just did this... works like a charm!
when the lights are off, the side markers, will blink in unison with the blinkers, when the lights are on, it alternate blinks with the blinkers.
Hardest part was having to goto wal-mart to buy the quick connectors... i think i spent a total of 4 bux for 20yrd of 14awg wire, and 3 14-18awg quick connects. Took me about an hour or so, and I was in the dark using flashlights
when the lights are off, the side markers, will blink in unison with the blinkers, when the lights are on, it alternate blinks with the blinkers.
Hardest part was having to goto wal-mart to buy the quick connectors... i think i spent a total of 4 bux for 20yrd of 14awg wire, and 3 14-18awg quick connects. Took me about an hour or so, and I was in the dark using flashlights
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SKIP the Sauder, and use "Butt connectors" If you strip both wires and then clamp down the butt connectors it is SO much easier
easier, yes better, no. Because with salt and/or water that butt splice will corode in time they are not water tight. Electrical tape does not last either. Use heat shrink & a soldered connection if you never want any problems for the life of the car.
I am glad to see all the happy members who have now have a safer car.
(I am the orgional author of this how to.)
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Hey my02r/t, thanks alot for this how-to! And yeah, I have to agree. Butt connectors are garbage for anything that needs to be weatherproof/waterproof at all. I don't even like using them for stuff inside the car, nevermind way out in the nose. Mine are all soldered, heat shrink tubed, taped over, and I specifically spliced wires where I did so that when I was done, I could tuck the spliced section back into the split tubing for even more protection. Taping over may have been overkill, but I'd seriously recommend at least using heat shrink for something like this.my02r/t wrote:(I am the orgional author of this how to.)
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