Nurdlogic Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 im new to the datsun scene and a big noob at the works of datsun, however im over looking my tail lights and would like to know if the rear side markers are made for brakes, or turning signals? if someone could plz send a pic or just simplify what these rear markers do, they are red which is why its confusing. ty and appreciate the info. 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 They are markers, to mark the corners of the car. They don't flash. You can make them flash though. 2 Quote Link to comment
Nurdlogic Posted October 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 ok thats what i was wondering thank you. i wasnt sure if it was illegal to make them flash if they are only side markers 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 There are a few write ups on here to make them flash. 2 Quote Link to comment
datsunaholic Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Rear side markers are always red. They come on when the headlights (or parking lights) are on. Not sure why it's confusing. Every car since 1968 and every truck since 1970 has been required to have them. They're usually integral with the taillights on modern cars, but Datsun didn't do that until the 80s on most. 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Won't work if they are single wire ground return lamps. 1 Quote Link to comment
DanielC Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 The side marker lights on a 521 do not ground to the bed of the truck. They have a ground wire that goes in to the bed wiring harness, and then to the frame of the truck. 2 Quote Link to comment
Rick-rat Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Don't mess with anything that will call attention to yourself when driving, they can probably find other shit that's not working too 1 Quote Link to comment
Nurdlogic Posted October 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Like i said I'm a noob to the datsun and even mechanics i know plenty but still learning, thanks everyone for the info i will be adding led lights to the truck all the way around and was only wondering how the rear side markers work. 1 Quote Link to comment
DanielC Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 The front side lights are amber. 2 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Don't mess with anything that will call attention to yourself when driving, they can probably find other shit that's not working too Yes if they are not working, but you can wire them easily enough to flash with the turn signals. Many new cars are set up this way and it will alert drivers in your blind spot or beside you that you are turning, possibly into them, so they can maneuver out of the way or honk a warning. 2 Quote Link to comment
Nurdlogic Posted October 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Yea i understand side markers are ment to stay on with headlights or sometimes even running lights however i was un sure if i could add a flash to them as well and still be in a legal situation. Getting with my shops state inspector he recommended them due to blind spot warning 1 Quote Link to comment
dat521gatherer Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 It's amazing how many people put these on upside down or backwards. Even on nice 521's :confused: 2 Quote Link to comment
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