Turn signal questions...

[tbarcia]

I have two issues related to my turn signals...  The switch is ugly, and I need constant power to the rear signals when the turn signals are on.  I'll explain...

Issue 1 is pretty obvious but I need to know how the switch works before I figure out how to replace it.  Is it a momentary switch or does it stay closed until it's either pushed back to the middle or the auto cancel unit turns it off?  If it's momentary, I can replace it with a pair of momentary push buttons but if not I'm gonna be stuck with some ugly switch.

Issue 2 is somewhat related to issue 1.  I replaced the taillight / brake light / turn signals with a LED light bar that scans (think KITT) constantly left to right or right to left depending on which wire I apply power to.  This is nice except that when power is sent thru the flasher, I don't get a complete scan before the flasher shuts it off.  So what I need to know is if there's a way to get power from the turn signal circuit before the flasher... but since the flasher has only one input and one output, I can't tap into it before the flasher because then I don't know which side is on.

If anybody understands how this works, I'd be eternally grateful for your insight.

[eaglerider]

Most of the auto canceling turn signals on the 454 do not work properly, so the switch must be turned off....the self cancel function works in conjunction with a part of the speedometer (time & distance). With led lights, the stock mechanical flasher unit will not work, it must be replaced by an electronic unit, available at most auto supply stores..if I remember right, the part number is EL13. I am not great on electronics, so the other part of your questionabout the rear moving light, I cannot help with.

[tbarcia]

Thanks...  Adding resistors to the turn signals will allow the stock flasher to work with LEDs as well.