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Review on πŸ’‘ VOFONO 12V Heavy Duty 2 Pin LED Flasher Turn Signal Relay - Reliable & Efficient by Francisco Holmes

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Fits 1994 Jeep XJ, works with LEDs (with limitations)

After I replaced all the interior and exterior bulbs in my 1994 Jeep Cherokee Sport with LED turn signals, they didn't blink and stayed on. The LED instructions said that pull-up resistors must be used to solve the hyperflash (or presumably no-flash) problem, but I wanted to try a much simpler and more effective solution - replacing the flasher relay. and it worked! I pulled out a stock Wagner 224 (2-pin flasher relay, blue in the photo, under the dashboard on the driver's side) and replaced it with this part. Now the turn signal works perfectly and still makes a nice traditional "click". Please note this is an electromechanical relay and not a silent electronic switch if that is what you need. I'm not sure what the "electronic" label on this unit means as I don't see any failed circuitry inside, just a large capacitor; but overall it works for me. Also note that for some reason I didn't have to change the Wagner 552 (2 pin flasher relay, silver in the first photo) as the emergency flasher still worked fine with the LEDs. I believe this item can replace 552 but as it works as is I am keeping the second replacement I ordered as a spare. UPDATE 1: I removed one star because this device turned out to be quite fragile. As you can see in the second photo it fell apart when I tried to separate it. The socket fits snugly, which didn't stop me from removing the standard flash drive intact, but when I pulled firmly on this flash drive, the cover immediately detached and the internal components fell apart. sooo be careful! I had to fit a spare; this time with lightbulb lube on the teeth, which hopefully will help if I have to remove it again. UPDATE 2: I removed the second star because further testing shows that this turn signal slows greatly when the headlights are on, maybe half the normal speed. It still works but won't be as noticeable at night. This load sensitivity (along with a closer look at its interior as it allowed for its accidental destruction) shows, as I have previously reported, that this is a simple electromechanical device with no time compensation circuitry. To get a truly stable, load independent flasher you need one with internal electronics (these are usually polarity sensitive and have a ground lead in addition to the two pins). So I ordered the EF32RL kit to replace them.

Pros
  • Great price
Cons
  • Big and chunky