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Old May 8, 2004 | 04:33 PM
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Hey guys i need some help i got some side markers and instaled them in my 94 civic and im having a problem with the wiring...i figured i could jus wire it up to my turn signal lights so they would blink...

turn signal lights had 3 wires (1) red (2) gree (3) black..

the side marker only had two metal prongs
so i wire the red and green together into one wire and connected it to one prong and the black to another..

so now....when i use my turn signal it acts like my hazard lights are on...both left and right flash..and when i turn my headlights on...my lights and side markers light up and i cant use my turn signals...help plz!!!
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Old May 8, 2004 | 04:35 PM
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no
wire up the sidemarker to the green and a black (...1 each)
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Old May 8, 2004 | 04:35 PM
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yOur lost 1 of the wires from the sidemarker is a ground yO if you want to do it the right way. To only blink when ur turn signal is on and not always on when ur parking lights are on.
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Old May 8, 2004 | 05:09 PM
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thanks guys imma try after i get a ride to work and come home..thx!
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Old May 9, 2004 | 10:40 AM
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actually can u varify the wiring again..cuz when i jus have only the side markers hooked up to green and black my lights work funni like they wont turn on..sorry i need more help
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Old May 9, 2004 | 01:53 PM
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Im 100% positive thats right
What lights dont work?
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Old May 9, 2004 | 02:02 PM
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https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=813522 oh yeah please search..........................
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Old May 9, 2004 | 02:13 PM
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1 to green and 1 to black(ground)
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Old May 9, 2004 | 03:33 PM
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use a relay
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Old May 9, 2004 | 03:57 PM
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why would you use a relay?
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Old May 9, 2004 | 03:59 PM
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so the side marker will not draw power from turn signals.
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Old May 9, 2004 | 04:00 PM
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i guess, but it doesnt draw a lot of power anyway
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