Does anyone know the default blink rate on our cars? Also, anyone know off hand the measurements of the blinker section of the tail lights of an 04X?

I need this info for a sequential LED turn signal

 

No but you have my attention...

 

I have your attention for what part? You actually care about the blink rate and the measurements, or the sequential LED part? I have a post going in the lighting section specifically about the sequential LED part.

 

The led part. I need to go take a look at that thread.

 

OK, after many months, I finally am working on the sequential LED board again, so I had to get these measurements myself. So in case anyone ever needs them, here they are. I also got some current and voltage measurements for stock. These numbers are taken when the car was not running. For all who don't care about the pictures and just want the original post answer: 350 ms for each "on" pulse.

Sequential LED Turn Signals

Stock Rear Turn Signal Current:
Interesting to note is the initial spike in current right as the bulb turns on. Most likely due to changing resistance as the filament heats up. Also shows the inefficiency of regular bulbs



Stock Rear Turn Signal Voltage




Stock LED Rear Parking Light Current (No brake)



My LED Sidemarker Blinker Current

My LED Sidemarkers



Stock Sidemarker Parking Light Current


As you can see from the last 2, my sidemarkers not only look better, but even with blinkers, I still draw 40 mA less current than stock

 

Sounds like a good mod if you can make this I think it will be something popular.

 

Can't wait to see how they come out.

Good luck!!