How to Slow Down Sequential Lights

Iskandar Blogger 8:09 AM

Sequential lights are a row of lights, typically automobile taillights, that flash in sequence. Sequential lights have been used on several model vehicles, like the Ford Mustang, dating back as far as the the late 1960s. The speed at which the lights flash in sequence is directly proportional to the current flowing through the circuit board for the lights. Some owners may wish to slow down the speed of the flash sequence. The most effective way to do this is to increase the gauge of the wiring to the lights. Larger gauge wires have greater resistance, which in turn will slow down the current speed flow.

Instructions

    1

    Open the hood of the vehicle, and remove the negative battery cable with the adjustable wrench.

    2

    Open the trunk of the vehicle, and move the trim panel aside in order to access the taillight assembly. Remove the assembly retaining bolts with a socket set, and then pull the assembly out.

    3

    Twist each of the taillights to the left, and then remove them from the back of the taillight assembly.

    4

    Measure the gauge of the wires connected to the wiring harnesses of each bulb with a pair of wire strippers. Just above the handle on the wire strippers is a wire gauge scale. Rest the wire inside each circle on the scale to find the gauge that corresponds to the installed wire.

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    Purchase a roll of wire that is slightly thicker in gauge than the one installed on the vehicle.

    6

    Pull the base of the bulb wiring harness off to gain access to the wires soldered into place. Heat up the soldering iron and touch it to the base of each wire to melt the old solder connection. Pull each wire from each bulb socket free.

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    Cut three lengths of new wire for each of the bulb. Solder the new, larger gauge wires to the ends of the old wires, and then connect them to each of the bulb sockets. Solder the new connections into place, and then screw the bulbs back into the rear of the taillight assembly.

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    Replace the negative battery cable, and then turn on the taillights to make sure the speed has slowed down. Turn the key off after testing, and then hold the taillight assembly in place. Replace the retaining bolts and secure them with the socket set.