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Sorry if this isn't the right community. I'm adding blinkers to a side-by-side and I have the blinkers working. However I can't understand how to connect the hazard switch to the blinkers without losing the blinker functionality. When I connect them it makes both blinkers go off when I try to use the blinkers. Is someone able to point me in the right direction? Thanks!
You have the hazard switch which, when engaged, connects both L and R to the flasher circuit and disconnects the indicator switch. The turn indicator switch is either off or it connects left or right to the flasher circuit (via the hazard switch).
The page that this is from has some additional ways to do it.
If you ignore the hazard switch in the image I posted that is what I have wired. 1 & 3 on the blinker switch are connected to blinkers on each side. I got lost when the hazard came into play.. Do you understand what the directions are saying with "+ switch negative", "negative led light inside switch", etc? I looked at the diagrams you linked but it's hurting my brain even more at this point :)
Ok sorry for this janky drawing but I think this is a correct representation of how to wire everything. Maybe?
What should happen is with hazards on, both L and R lights blink together and the turn signal switch has no effect. When hazards are off, the appropriate turn signal operates if you select R or L turn otherwise nothing flashes.
I'm no expert, just a hobiest with a basic understanding of electricity.
If I understand correctly, you basically bridged the turn signal bulbs together when you wired in the hazard relay.
I would install 2 diodes (12v 10amp or so) between the hazard relay and the turn signal bulbs. Diodes only allow electricity to flow one way, so it should prevent current from flowing from one bulb to the other through your wiring
Yeah that's the only thing I can think of too. I don't think the kit came with diodes which made me think I was misunderstanding something. Thanks! I will have to go with this unless there is another trick.
Edit: ended up going with diodes and it works great!