Write-Up: Sequential Turn Signals

Might want to check that the bulbs aren't making contact with the body behind the tail lens. The wires get pinched between the body and the bulb's mounting sleeve, causing it to cut the insulation on the wires. Mine did this, and within a few weeks I had a short. The solution is to cut a small slot into the edge of the offending bulb's rear mounting sleeve and route the wires through the slot, sideways, so that it doesn't cause damage to the insulation. Once you see it, you'll understand.

Yeah, I removed the tail light assy. and checked for worn through wires. They were pinched a little but nothing out of the ordinary, although I will follow your advice and notch the bulbs.

Could just be one of the modules went bad. I just checked the paperwork that came with mine recently and he offers a Lifetime warranty on the modules.
Email Tech Support at www.support@tcelectronixx.com.
Yes, two xx's.
Hope this helps.

Hard to believe those modules would ever go bad. It's the best packaging possible, imo.

Kenon, did you use crimp connections or tape? Maybe a wire came loose.

Mine failed from that same shortage circumstance. They sent me a new one without any problems.

Kenon, mine were about the same way you described as "pinched". That's about all it takes apparently. This kind of exposure for any prolonged amout of time will pretty much fry the module's SCR's every time.

Quick sidenote : This module pretty much seconds as a load equalizer used for low-draw lamps or LED's. LED's work great on it, I'm finding.

Yeah, I see how shorting might damage the module. However, mine shorted (both sides) this way and it didn't cause any damage.

I didn't crimp. I soldered and taped.

Is there any way to test for a bad module? I shouldn't have put so much time soldering it in I guess.

It turns out it was a faulty blower control module. It was still drawing voltage with the car off and draining my battery.

from: https://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-scans-tuning-pcm-f5/installed-an-intense-racing-pcm-t4711.htm

You got it sir.
I am about to install my seq.rear flashers so I can be the coolest kid on my block.
I hope it is as easy as the write-up shows. I'm not an electrician.
The kit has just been sitting in my trunk for about a month.

The flashers are pretty awesome. Everyone you want to see them - they notice, and everyone you'd rather not - they don't seem to care.

What are you going to do with the old PCM? Was there any problem with it?

For now, the old pcm is being put in storage as an emergency back-up
Do the cops have a problem with the seq flashers?

I once got pulled over in OH for running my hazard flashers without headlights on a Fri night. He saw me coming from the front. He asked me why my headlights were out, and if I had been drinking. I told him my lights malfunctioned, and that I'd just gotten off work. He let me go. Didn't even ask for insurance or registration. Not a mention of the sequential flashers, which were on the whole time.

I've never had a problem with the police pulling me over. Everyone I know really likes the sequentials. I absolutely love them.

EASHER wrote:

For now, the old pcm is being put in storage as an emergency back-up
Do the cops have a problem with the seq flashers?

I think the only rule is that the light flashes, it doesn't really matter how it happens. Actually aren't they optional anyway, as long as you use hand signals?

I worked with a friend and installed my SEQ flashers today. I had a small problem with those cheep azz sockets that came with the kit, but after working through the issue, they work perfectly.
If you want to make your RIV stand out even more than normal, get these flasher units.

Erik, where did you get the SEQ flashers at?

Anthony,
One company I've read about is www.webelectricproducts.com. The Reatta forum members have written good reviews/good customer service/ease of install about this online company.

Anthony,
I got mine from www.tcelectronixx.com
the model for our cars is #TCSF-03, IIRC.
There is a write up on here regarding these with all the part numbers and other useful installation info. Kit cost was around 79.00 with lifetime warranty.

98RIV7777 wrote:

Erik, where did you get the SEQ flashers at?

I got mine at http://www.tcelectronixx.com/

Be warned that you need to get the deluxe kit and that the sockets that come with that kit need to be modified for it to work without problems, but they look great once installed.

Man, I am just chomping at the bit to add these to my car!
Have to wait for the budget to recover from the holidays though.

I searched You Tube looking for a Riviera with sequentials, but it's pretty much full of Mustangs.
One of you guys should post a vid of your car flashing.

Funny thing is that way back in the day I owned a 68 Cougar XR7 and I used to just sit in my garage at night and watch the sequentials flash (my wife thought I was just plain out to lunch)!! I think they look super on the 95-99 Rivs and all Reattas. I could put them on my 92 Riv but it only has two brake light bulbs and might loose the true effect.

I am still having problems with those crappy sockets they include in the kit. So i went to the local PICK N PULL and clipped some oem sockets off of an AURORA. I am going to figure out a way to mount these oem sockets in place. Any ideas?

Erik,
With a Dremel tool and other small tools such as jewelers files, you have to create a socket hole identical to the other large holes with the notches so the OEM fixture will go in, twist and lock.
Will be much better in the long run this way. It will just take some work and patience.
Maybe your friend, the one who help with the initial install, has smaller mitts for the job as it will take a little finesse. J/K......Good Luck.
Rick

FINALLY GOT MY SEQUENTIALS AND INSTALLED 'EM 'SOON AS I GOT 'EM!!!
I love the lights....but my problem is that im getting NO lights in the rear, as far as running lights....my signal lights work, the hazards work, and the brake lights work, but no running lights......since i installed them at a friends' house, i had to ride home with my hazards on.....wuz extra paranoid bout the way the lights were sequencing when i passed by the cops ........
anyway, if anyone has any suggestions, please let me kno.....thanx

this is how i looked coming home

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