Electronics » LED turn signal replacement

Hi
Just wondering whether anyone has experience that may help me:
I'd like to replace my existing LED turn signals with ones that include an integrated position light.
Has anyone replaced OEM LED turn signals with aftermarket ones and if so, did it cause any CAN errors?
(I'll sort out the power to position lights outside of the CAN system).
Thanks
Chris

It sounds like you basically want the electrical equivalence of a dual-filament bulb. One for running, one for signal. Not sure how you'd do that with the existing socket.

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It sounds like you basically want the electrical equivalence of a dual-filament bulb. One for running, one for signal. Not sure how you'd do that with the existing socket.

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Okay, that looks like a replacement turn signal stalk with 2 individual LEDs and circuits, correct?

If the item is CANBUS compatible, you just need a new power circuit for the running lights. LEDs draw so little it “should not” trigger an error if you tie into an existing circuit, but to be safe you could run a new line to a power distribution block.

If the item is not CANBUS compatible, you’ll need to add a resister to the power circuit to fool the computer that it’s a regular bulb. It won’t matter for the running lights as it’s independent of CANBUS.

That’s all I can come up with. I went LEDs on my turn signals, but the bulbs are just turn signals

Here's a (rather pricey) take on what you're wanting.
https://www.weisertechnik.com/collection...ooaAj01EALw_wcB

The Blinker Genie from Custom LED does what you want with your existing turn signals. I installed them on my K13S and they worked great. It is an easy install, but not plug and play as you need to tap into a constant power source.

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No problem - I found it, thanks, and it almost does what I want - the only bit "missing" being that the colour will remain amber in running mode - I'm not sure of the legality of that but will try to find out. Finding a "live when running" feed won't be a problem - I'll have to do that anyway. Not sure whether the device is available in UK, but actually it gives me the idea to make one - it's straightforward logic. Cheers

Under EU legislation that happened before the UK left the EU, amber running lights were made legal in Europe. I would assume that the UK still has that legislation.

Interesting. I guess that explains why Japanese bikes use their turn signals as running lights, but BMW does not. Do you know the rationale behind the EU regulation?

Not as easy as the old plug-in Kisan SignalMinder, but looks like it should work.