# Flashers not working, relay question

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/flashers-not-working-relay-question/180343>\
**Category:** Power/Fuel\
**Tags:** ford, taurus\
**Created:** [October 31, 2021, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flashers-not-working-relay-question/180343 "2021-10-31T16:28:36Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![gregorym38\_175755](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ac91a4/32.png) [@gregorym38\_175755](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gregorym38_175755)\
**Post date:** [October 31, 2021, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flashers-not-working-relay-question/180343/1 "2021-10-31T16:28:36Z")

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I just installed led tail lights and headlight, but the relay i have right now is hyper flashing. I went to Advance Auto and got an led compatible relay, but it does not work. It fits in just fine though. Is there anything I can do or do I need to buy another?

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**Author:** ![gregorym38\_175755](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ac91a4/32.png) [@gregorym38\_175755](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gregorym38_175755)\
**Post date:** [October 31, 2021, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flashers-not-working-relay-question/180343/2 "2021-10-31T16:29:27Z")

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Forgot to mention, the relay with 5 prongs is new, the one with 3 is the original relay

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**Author:** ![weekend-warrior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/weekend-warrior/32/26122_2.png) [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\
**Post date:** [October 31, 2021, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flashers-not-working-relay-question/180343/3 "2021-10-31T16:34:20Z")

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you may have the wrong relay. they make a 3 prong for your car.

> **[LED Flasher for 1996-2007 Ford Taurus](https://www.diodedynamics.com/led-flasher-for-1996-2007-ford-taurus.html)**
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> Features 
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> Compatible with LED bulbs 
> Prevents hyperflash errors 
> Simple swap for original module 
> Direct fitment and proper sizing 
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> Flasher 
> Hyperblink Fix. Why do you need this module? When your factory turn signal bulbs go out, your...

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**Author:** ![gregorym38\_175755](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ac91a4/32.png) [@gregorym38\_175755](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gregorym38_175755)\
**Post date:** [October 31, 2021, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flashers-not-working-relay-question/180343/4 "2021-10-31T16:51:38Z")

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Awesome, thanks!
