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Buick LaSabre wig-wags anyone?

Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2004 9:21 am
by nmfire10
One of my friends just got a 2002 Buick LaSabre and wants me to do the lights for him. My main concern with this vehicle is wig-wags. It has DRL's and automatic headlights. I haven't started poking with a meter yet because I am afraid of what I will find. Has anyone here ever put wig-wags on this car??

Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2004 9:55 am
by KitN1MCC
most enlikeley the la saber has a electrical system very similar or even more complex and computer controlled than the civilian impala i would stay away from wig wag and use strobes

Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2004 10:11 am
by nmfire10
White strobes are not an option. Although the "hideaway halogens" are which I might have to use.

Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2004 1:37 pm
by 007
You can do it.

My part time department uses the Buick Century for detective cars - they have DRL's, auto headlights and all have high beam flashers.

They are a relay driven flasher, as you can hear the clicking when activated. They are either Whelen or Sound Off.

wig wags

Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2004 2:06 pm
by 2wayguy
I did one for the chief of the PD I do work for. I used a UHF2150A flasher and a SPDT relay. Works like a champ.

Haydn

Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2004 3:15 pm
by FFParamedic571
I have the info on a correct flasher at the shop.. Its a ground side flasher .. I did a few for the Feds.. Its no harder than an Impala

Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2004 4:02 pm
by EOppegaard
Much Easier than the Subaru Matt :lol:

Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2004 6:32 pm
by Adam
Just get a wigwag system for cars with DRLs and you will be fine.

Crown Vics have Auto Lamp too and there are no compatibility issues with them.

Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2004 12:57 pm
by Jay G.
I use a standard alternating flasher and 4 relays - TOTALLY disconnect the factory wiring and put a constant ground and a flashed hot to the lights. Works GREAT! Done it for 3 people with this same exact car!