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IndianAZ said:
Ugh. That's exactly how I figured it worked. So their turn signal module doesn't fix that?
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No in the video they are showing actually 3 zones, being ran on 2 different controllers. The one app will run all 3 zones (2 from one controller, 1 from another) but you would need to “brains” to make it function like the video
IndianAZ said:
I know. I want them to answer exactly what they did there, because it's precisely what I was looking to do. LOL They never got back to me when I emailed them about that setup though.
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In the video they have 2 different controllers. They have 2 chrome controllers one with the built in turn signal module, one without so tech 4 zones
 
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TechRider said:
I've been looking at xkglow because of their ability to do 2 zones and hook the lights to the brake and turn signals. I have a hard time visualizing how something like that would look and install the lights in the proper location.
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I don’t have a challenger or the same led kit (aka underglow, accent lighting, etc) but as far as install goes just use some masking tape and fold it on itself to be like double sided tape (you don’t want to use duck tape or stronger than masking tape or the peel away backing will pull off the lights double sided tape) then just put the lights where you think will look best connect the wires to light it up turn off the garage lights and figure out what locations look best then all left to do before committing to said locations is making sure you can route the wiring to the locations you picked and that the wires are away from hot and or moving parts and you’re set. I can speak on the turn signal/ break feature my kit doesn’t do it. If you got the money just do it it’s really not that bad of a job just takes time if you’re ocd about it being perfect. (My kit was $120 but had to buy another kit or two to get it to where I got it looking now so I spent more than I intended but still don’t regret it. here’s my scout with my under glow ignore the mess that was my garage and the fugly sound bars that are now gone)
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Freezezero0 said:
I don’t have a challenger or the same led kit (aka underglow, accent lighting, etc) but as far as install goes just use some masking tape and fold it on itself to be like double sided tape (you don’t want to use duck tape or stronger than masking tape or the peel away backing will pull off the lights double sided tape) then just put the lights where you think will look best connect the wires to light it up turn off the garage lights and figure out what locations look best then all left to do before committing to said locations is making sure you can route the wiring to the locations you picked and that the wires are away from hot and or moving parts and you’re set. I can speak on the turn signal/ break feature my kit doesn’t do it. If you got the money just do it it’s really not that bad of a job just takes time if you’re ocd about it being perfect. (My kit was $120 but had to buy another kit or two to get it to where I got it looking now so I spent more than I intended but still don’t regret it. here’s my scout with my under glow ignore the mess that was my garage and the fugly sound bars that are now gone) View attachment 619291 View attachment 619292
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now my wife wants lights on her scout after seeing yours!!! thanks lol
 
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Ok so update on the install. So the brake light functions perfect. The turn signal wire is ran with the brake light, running light, and turn signals. So there is a lot of feed back in the line. So that function does not work. To fix this, I would have to isolate the turn signal wire from the front turn signals. This doesn't seem like the way I want to go. I don't want to cut the factory wiring on the turn signals. Lights look great, I will upload some pics for you all.
 
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MikeF said:
Ok so update on the install. So the brake light functions perfect. The turn signal wire is ran with the brake light, running light, and turn signals. So there is a lot of feed back in the line. So that function does not work. To fix this, I would have to isolate the turn signal wire from the front turn signals. This doesn't seem like the way I want to go. I don't want to cut the factory wiring on the turn signals. Lights look great, I will upload some pics for you all.
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Thanks for the feedback. I have the Custom Dynamics Dynamic Load isolator on mine and I did a bunch of testing with it. The Challanger muxes the brake and turn to the rear lights as you found out. Custom Dynamics also sells a unit for Harleys that can take that signal and break it out to a normal turn output. I thought about getting it and testing it to see if it works. I talked to their support about it and they "couldn't make any promises." I offered to do all the testing and share my results but I would have had to pay full price (~$80) plus shipping just to cut off connectors I couldn't use. I don't have my trailer yet but if I ended up doing the underglows, I'd look at testing the unit again. (Same for the trailer.) With the DLI installed, I have the benefit of not needing the connector and can use the inputs on it to wire things up.
 
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Just a quick update so brake lights work great turn signals are a different story tried a couple different methods can’t get anything solid yet but I will keep trying
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MikeF said:
Ok so update on the install. So the brake light functions perfect. The turn signal wire is ran with the brake light, running light, and turn signals. So there is a lot of feed back in the line. So that function does not work. To fix this, I would have to isolate the turn signal wire from the front turn signals. This doesn't seem like the way I want to go. I don't want to cut the factory wiring on the turn signals. Lights look great, I will upload some pics for you all.
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Where did you tap in for the brake like signal? That's the only part I have to finish up on my install that I'm missing.

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You'd want to get something like the custom dynamics adapter and grab the brake light there.

The problem with the turns is that at that connector they are muxed with the brake lights. For things like the bag lights or plasma rods, it's not a big deal. For something that only expects a turn signal, then there are problems.

The lines also have a low constant voltage on them for the run lights.
 
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You should have the ability to use something like the custom dynamics rear harness to get turn and brake.
 
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