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LED Flasher Relay Module for HR-V?

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#1 ·
I'm converting all my HR-V bulbs to LEDs and I'm wondering if any of you have replaced your flasher relay module with the type that supports LED bulbs? I'd rather replace that than add a bunch of gangly load resistors to my wiring. If so, can you please share the specifics of the LED flasher module you used and how to get to it in the vehicle?

I'd also like to know if anyone has addressed the puny cargo light with a better solution? I'd like to find a plug and play upgrade for that, and maybe the dome light too. Phillips 194 LED bulbs work great in the factory fixtures, but no bulb that size is bright enough to reveal the contents of the black hole beneath my cargo cover.

Also, if anyone understands how the fabric loops attached to the rear seats are supposed to be arranged to manage the seatbelt latch hardware, please share. You deserve a cookie.

Cheers!
-David
 
#2 ·
I pulled the dash and steering column again tonight frying to find that little flasher booger. Alas, no gravy. I can hear it, but I can't find it.

I noticed that no parts schematic I've seen lists the flasher relay--part numbers for all other Honda flasher relays begin with 38300, but I don't see any HR-V part anywhere with that prefix.

Is it possible that Honda integrated the flasher relay into the gague cluster or something? Oh, the horror.

If anyone knows the answer, please share before my OCD gets the best of me. I once took a grandfather clock apart and couldn't get it back together again, lol. I'm going to try very hard not to do that to my car.
 
#5 ·
I do not think that there is a turn signal relay.
Looking at the wiring diagram in License Plate Parking Tail Turn Warning Light wiring diagram:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/s...e_-_Parking_-_Tail_-_Turn_-_Warning_Light.pdf

I can see:
- Turn Signal in the Combination Light Switch (Page 4)
- Right Rear Turn Signal Light with the green wire into the Under-Dash Fuse Relay Box (Page 3)
- Left Rear, And Right/Left Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights with the Yellow wires into the Under-Dash Fuse Relay Box (Page 2)
- All these flowing into something called IPD (Page 2)
But NO Relay.

Also Looking at the list of relay in Power Relay Test Document , again NO relay.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/xc55opcbhzgbccl/Power_Relay_Test.pdf
 
#8 ·
It's been a couple of years since the last post.. hoping perhaps things have changed. Has anyone found a relay to fix the hyper blinking? I've started my search but haven't been able to find anything yet. Trying to not have to use load resistors. Thanks
 
#9 · (Edited)
LED Lighting

Good evening all:
I have now changed every bulb on my 2016 HRV to LEDs. Headlights, Front Markers, Driving Lights, 4 signal lights, reverse lights, plate light, vanity mirror lights, and all of the interior courtesy lights.
All was good...except after changing the signal lights..now I get the quick flasher. :eek:
In most applications I would put an inline resister to stop this. Does anyone know if there is a signal relay I can swap in to accomplish the same effect?
Thanks in advance.
Kris

PS: I do see this has been asked before...anyone got a fix or just live with the too much caffeine effect?
 
#20 ·
Good afternoon all:
I've continued to try different solutions to the hyper flash problem. I purchased a number of different LED bulbs that claimed they could fix the problem. In each case there was a problem. Either the light was too big to be inserted or it didn't do the job. I also tried to purchase remade inline resisters set. In each of those cases the base would not insert into the lamp housing...the little tongues were in a different configuration on both of the two types I tried.
I am now at the point were I will be installing resisters with Positaps. I'll let you know if it works.
My plan is to install the resistors front and back and then use a metal screw to mount the resistors to the medal of the car.
Wish me luck.
 
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#29 ·
Evening all,

I have fitted non hyperflashing amber LED's to my 2016 HR-V

I've also exchanged the OE halogen DRL's and reversing light. All of the replacement LED's are plug and play without the need to fit resistors or any additional wiring. All the LED's have been in place for at least a month without issue.

As a comparison the LED's are on the drivers side (door open). In case anyone is wondering, the dark area in front of the OSF indicator is a plastic cap to reduce blinding people directly in frong of it. There is no interference with the operation of the 'One Touch - 3 Flash' function that is really useful when changing lanes on motorways and dual carriageways.

Enjoy!

 
#31 ·
Evening all, I have fitted non hyperflashing amber LED's to my 2016 HR-V I've also exchanged the OE halogen DRL's and reversing light. All of the replacement LED's are plug and play without the need to fit resistors or any additional wiring. All the LED's have been in place for at least a month without issue. As a comparison the LED's are on the drivers side (door open). In case anyone is wondering, the dark area in front of the OSF indicator is a plastic cap to reduce blinding people directly in frong of it. There is no interference with the operation of the 'One Touch - 3 Flash' function that is really useful when changing lanes on motorways and dual carriageways. Enjoy!
What bulbs did you use for the flashers? Are there load resistors? Please share how you achieved success here!
 
#32 ·
@mgoldman85 These are the bulbs I fitted: 582 Twenty20 HF0 LED Indicator Bulbs
They deliver to the US for around £6 if you are prepared to wait 7-10 days.

They are plug and play, with no resistors. I have had them installed for over two years with no issues (apart from the rears which I will mention later). They have even passed the annual MoT - annual safety check that all vehicles have to pass when they reach 3 years of age. Although I purchased four, I now only have them installed in the headlamp unit as due to the design of the rear light cluster the LED's are far too bright and were blinding the drivers behind me. It just means I have two spare indicator LED's in my breakdown kit.
 
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