2013-2017 Subaru Crosstrek How to replace the Flasher Relay
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- This is how you replace the flasher relay in your 2013-2017 Subaru Crosstrek. This procedure can be used if you have the standard incandescent lights as well. I have upgraded my blinker (flasher) bulbs to LEDs from Diode Dynamics.
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If you decide to upgrade to LED blinkers (flashers) You will need to replace the relay. Just like when one of your incandescent lights burn out you get a fast flashing light on your dash. This is your car letting you know that one of your bulbs has failed. When you install LED flashers and use the stock Subaru relay your new lights will Hyper flash (blink fast). LEDs draw less power, so your car thinks one of you bulbs is burned out. The Hyper flashing can be fixed by installing Diode Dynamics standard Relay for $10 or you could choose to use the same one I purchased. I bought the Smart Tap Relay for $60.
The Smart Tap relay just offers you more than just blinking your lights when you hit the turn signal.
Features:
Plug-and-play installation.
Tap-to-Signal (One push and your left or right blinker will flash a number of times). You can control the number of flashes.
Unique Hazard Functions: The relay has a built-in strobe, slo-mo and wig-wag hazard functions. There are a total of eight unique hazard functions.
Arrival and Departure Modes: When the lock or unlock button is pressed, your turn signals will stay on for visibility when approaching or leaving the vehicle. The light's time can be adjusted from 10-90 seconds Notice: this function is not compatible with every vehicle.
Also comes with a 3 year warranty.
#DIY #Subaru #DiodeDynamics
Outro Music: Piano March by Audionautix
My brother replaced the flasher relay on his Forester using the steps you provided and it was a simple job. Great video and like you said, "Don't be afraid to work on your car."
Peace brother! ☮
Glad to help out @Jeffrey Nazario :)
This was well filmed and edited, not too much and not too little info. Thanks 👍✌️
I have to say thank you so much for this video! I changed the flasher on my 2013 legacy using your help. It wasn't exactly the same but similar enough. I wouldn't have any idea where to start without you so thanks again :D
Glad to help ya out @Erick Spong Thanks for stopping by. :)
Erick, could I ask you where you purchased you flasher led relay for your legacy? I have a 2014
Thank you, exactly what I was looking for.
Glad I could help!
Great tutorial on changing out that flasher. I don't have a subaru and drive a smart car but I got so irritated trying to figure out how to take it out it sure was a bugger mine is in a weird spot to so video's are always helpful. I wish I could afford to mod my car I would love to add in new seats and interiors, as well as a new canvas top. It's getting a bit old I don't want to waste my money when I get it lol.
Thanks @Lostgirl hikes Yes, I would have to agree with you. Car manufacturers seem to get a little over creative when they design their cars. One would think the flasher relay would be somewhere a little easier to find and replace. Thanks for stopping by, Take care. Happy hiking. :)
Thanks Doug very nicely done thanks for your help your going to save someone a lot of time
You got it Rick! I'm sure someone will find it very useful.
Thank You 👍🏾
You are welcome @stateofgrace54
Yes
eugene gutierrez The 2018/2019 doesn’t have a replaceable flasher relay. It’s built in to the PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
Mr. Wedge........I use to write protocols for a large pharmaceutical company in Indiana. I just want to congratulate you on your near perfect procedures. These video's are a must have purely from an educational side. Thank you sir, from all of us that turn a wrench.
WOW @robert fouts Thank You So Much for your kind words! You wouldn't believe on some of my videos how many times I do re-shoots. If its not right the first time..... put it back together and do it again. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I know that there has to be complete detail in a video. Most people that work on their own cars will understand anything. The detail is for those that don't want to put out a bunch of money paying a mechanic to do something they can easily do themselves. Don't be afraid to work on your car. :)
My 15Amp Hazard/Turning signal fuse keeps blowing...could this be a solution?
Time to get the meter out and test the positive side of each individual light. Sounds like you have a short. (a bare wire) one of these connections is grounded out.
Can you locate auto relay turn signal for 2018 crossteck? Can’t seems to find it.
eugene gutierrez you are talking about the turn signal relay?
Thx.
eugene gutierrez you’re welcome.
Will this be the same for the Outback and Legacy.
I checked Oriellys Auto parts and the part # is the same for 2014 Crosstrek, Outback, and Legacy. Odds are the location is similar. Open the panel under the steering wheel, turn the blinker on, and follow the sound. Let me know if it's the same area. Thanks @Marlon Swaby
@@IamWedge thank you I'll let you know.
TEDD is thinking of getting a crosstrek, Doug what do you think about the vehicle as a whole?
Whats up @Wonder Wife ? The Crosstrek as a whole is a great car. I bought this one new back in 2014. I've got almost 98.000 miles on it. I have no complaints about it. As you know I live in Minnesota, so its great in the snow and on the ice. My wife pointed out when I was buying it that she was concerned I'd get stuck in the snow. She didn't think it had very good clearance. I think it had 3/4" more ground clearance than my Blazer. Feel free to drop me an email if you have an more questions. Thanks for stopping by and Take care.
nice video💕😁lik 4, full watching👍👍have a great day😍😊
Its much appreciated @쏘쿡SsoCOOK. Thanks for stopping by. :)
This may be a dumb question, but I just got my 2013 Crosstrek. My Low beams went out, but I can't find a replacement relay to save my life. I've tried replacing fuses, but still no luck. Any thoughts?
You will have to look in the fuse/relay box under the hood. The box is located right behind the battery. Remove the cover and look on the underside of the cover. It should give you a layout of all the fuses and relays. Look for Low Beam Fuse. OR Go to this page. Scroll down to the "Assignment of fuses in the engine compartment (2011-2015") Check Fuse for No.6 (Headlight (low fuse-box.info/subaru/subaru-crosstrek-xv-2011-2017-fuses#2011_2012_2013_2014_2015 Test the fuses with a meter if you like or use a meter to test the connection at the light to see if they have power.
Video couldn’t have been better. No time spared babbling. Didn’t skip forward at all. Just paused and hit play.
Thank You @bensroka1210 I'm glad my video was useful to you. :)
Thank you once again! The flasher relay install went smoothly with your detailed instructions. Hoping to see a how to spray paint your brakes tutorial. 😅
@dynezxice Not like older cars that had the flasher relay right on the fuse block. Surprising how they like to hide the relay now. Spray painting my brakes? You mean the calipers?
@@IamWedge I know, right? And yes, I mean the brake calipers!
Thanks for the vid. Did LED bulb upgrades all around our 2013 Outback. Though not the crosstrek, almost identical process. I did snap that retainer clip, but it's pretty cold where I am so I'm sure that plastic is much more brittle. A little hacking and I was able to reuse it.
Glad it worked out for you @Matt Foster What car did you do it on so I can add it to the list. I hear ya about the cold and plastic parts. I try not to do any plastic work up in my neck of the woods during winter. Plastic does get brittle in the cold. Thanks for watching. :)
Mr. Wedge.......You're so right. No one describes why a push pin is made the way it is or the many electrical connectors, of how they are made to mate and how they work. That's why I admire your work. You TEACH more than just showing a video so I can understand that the time factor must be paramount. Thanks for all your time and effort.
Thanks again @robert fouts.
Does this also work with 2017 Subaru Impreza ?
It should, the Impreza is the Crosstreks little brother.
Thank you, will be installing this in my Forester today
No Problem :)
Doug, great job. Your directions applied to the Foresters, as well. Saved me hours of digging under the dash, on my back. Thanks again.
Hey Brian I'm glad it worked on your Forester as well. BTW.... no one likes digging under the dash while on your back. You are Welcome Sir!
Tk u bro 😎
You're Welcome :)
This was a huge help! Got my relay installed and my LED turn signals work great. Thanks!
You are welcome @Julius Pepperwood, Glad to help out. :)
The relay slides right off that white plastic mount. You do not have to remove it.
You obviously have a flasher relay that wasn't seated all the way on that mount. Once locked in place, it will not just slide off that plastic mount. Could also be a broken lock or a missing step on the relay.
awesome how to video man
Thank you @Urban Viking Explorers. Thanks for stopping by.
GJ Big Wedge!
CD318 Thank you! Glad to help ya out.