Oracle Front Turn Signal/DRL Switchback LED Bulbs; 7443CK failure

[OldBlue]

My JLU has the day off today, but I'll be happy to try it when I get home later.

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[Anotherwillsmith]

Can I get someone with a sport S 2022 that has install the flashbacks to run the turn signal for 5 minutes and see if they get a dash error of bulb out?

Interesting experiment. Ran my blinker on the way into work this morning. Less than a minute in, I got a chime reminding me that it was on (hadn’t seen that before). Then, about 4 minutes in, I got the bulb out warning with the hyper flash. Turned blinker off and within a few minutes everything seemed to be back to normal.

 

[wavw1954]

Thks for doing the test. At least now I know it is not my wiring. Will put in the load resistors and see if that fixes the issue. Will give an update after installed and tested

 

[Egralia]

I’m having the same problem with you and they told me that I have to use a programmer like taser to fix it. It was a back and forth with customer service and they even thought the housing was aftermarket. I had to send them pictures of my Jeep to show that the Willys package comes from the factory with regular bulbs for the fender and led for headlight and fog.

 

[Anotherwillsmith]

Thks for doing the test. At least now I know it is not my wiring. Will put in the load resistors and see if that fixes the issue. Will give an update after installed and tested

Tested again, this time on right blinker. Same results. Takes about 3-4 minutes with blinker on to trigger hyperflash & bulb out warning. Things back to normal a few minutes later. Not really sure what to think of this.. I don't think I would ever have my blinker on for that long in any scenario but curious to what your findings are.

 

[OldBlue]

Tested again, this time on right blinker. Same results. Takes about 3-4 minutes with blinker on to trigger hyperflash & bulb out warning. Things back to normal a few minutes later. Not really sure what to think of this.. I don't think I would ever have my blinker on for that long in any scenario but curious to what your findings are.

That's interesting. I've never had my blinker on long enough to trigger the hyperflash and warning. I'll try it on mine, though I bet it will do the same thing.

 

[wavw1954]

Well just got an email from Oracle which said that adding resistors would not fix the problem and said only solution was to change computer to LED. Not convinced the resistors would not fix the problem. Anybody have a recommendation for a good manufacturer of 50W 6 ohm resistor I can buy to try and see if it works?
Very disappointed in Oracle that they are selling these bulbs as plug and play without additional changes and solution is to either pay a dealer $200.00 or buy a Tazer also over $200 to get them to work.

 

[Yzfguy]

I just signed up for texts and email to get a discount on these. I was just about to order, even though 60 bucks seems like a lot, and saw this thread. Looks like a nope from me. I was already not looking forward to changing the bulbs, but now to wonder if I will have to do it again when they piss me off?? I don't want a tazer or any of that, which is why I want bulbs with resistors.

 

[Anotherwillsmith]

I just signed up for texts and email to get a discount on these. I was just about to order, even though 60 bucks seems like a lot, and saw this thread. Looks like a nope from me. I was already not looking forward to changing the bulbs, but now to wonder if I will have to do it again when they piss me off?? I don't want a tazer or any of that, which is why I want bulbs with resistors.

I bought the Lasfit version on Amazon. They’re cheaper and look identical.

 

[Yzfguy]

I bought the Lasfit version on Amazon. They’re cheaper and look identical.

Cool. Do you have a Willys? Not sure if I have two bulbs in each side or one.... I think only Rubis and Sahara's have two and on is a daytime running light?

 

[sailscall]

I bought the Lasfit version on Amazon. They’re cheaper and look identical.

I’ve been running the Lasfit’s since March 2022. My bet is that Oracle buys from them and resells. I’ve never had a problem with them but then again I’ve never had to sit at light for more than 5 mins. They were plug and play with no programming.

 

[Anotherwillsmith]

Cool. Do you have a Willys? Not sure if I have two bulbs in each side or one.... I think only Rubis and Sahara's have two and on is a daytime running light?

Mine’s a sport. One bulb. Plug & play. They work fine & I’d do it again. Doesn’t bother me that the bulb out message came on after running them for so long. I don’t see anyone needing a blinker on for 3-4 minutes anyways.

 

[Yzfguy]

Regarding the above issue, if you read the write up for the Amazon bulbs, it says they are designed to shut off when they get hot (2 to 5 minutes)! And it's normal, and they work again when cooled off. I just ordered them.

 

[HushHouse254]

This is when I find these forums are helpful. I've been toying with the idea of purchasing these bulbs. Now, not so much. I have read that when the bulbs get hot after several minutes of operation that they will turn off. While this may not be bothersome to a few people, I look at it from a safety standpoint where God forbid my wife is in an accident and she turns on the hazards on then they go out after a few minutes...not good.

 

[Yzfguy]

Holy crap!!! These things are bright! They look really good. I like how they are white as running lights and amber as signals. Valid point about the safety factor of the hazards shutting down though. I'm gonna run them and I will update if I have any issues. No error message or anything as of now.

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