Whelen Steady Burn flickering

[codycat91]

I installed a pair of Ion Trio's in the rear of my vehicle. I hooked the steady burn override to my reverse light wire, however, they flicker every few seconds when they're on. How can I remedy this flickering? Thanks

 

[wilsonbr90]

both of them flickering? if so i would ask what vehicle. if its a canbus controlled car the computer may not be playing well with the extra load.

 

[codycat91]

Yes, both, but at different times. Its a 2013 Dodge Charger

 

[codycat91]

Here's a video. I recorded it in SLOW MOTION to highlight the flickers. They alternate side to side as well it seems

 

[firebuff17]

That is the cars CANBUS for sure.
Had the same issue with my truck. Looked exactly the same. And mine is a RAM so it is a Chrysler vehicle as is yours. Only way I got around mine was to use the trailer wiring.

 

[codycat91]

Could I just buy an anti flicker harness like this?

https://www.carid.com/putco/anti-fl...9SFH3e6IA9c-QLlyrEP1tR8l3Pailz0nKsBoCtmTw_wcB

Just run the positive wire through this module and ground both ground cables???

 

[firebuff17]

I Ann not sure if those will work. Somebody else may know better than I.

 

[codycat91]

Or perhaps something like this

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L4V9ECY/?tag=elightbars-20

 

[firebuff17]

I tried load resistors (2 different sizes) and that did not fix that flickering.
I also tried a capacitor (essentially, if not the same, as your aforementioned anti-flicker device) with no luck. Although I just guessed at the size of capacitor I would need, so maybe if you had the right sized one that would probably work.

 

[srulir]

I had an issue like this when I tried to use steady burn as an override on a ulf44.
The lights where not getting enough power.
Run a power for the white and trigger it with a relay see if that helps

 

[SafetyLighting]

This is a common occurrence in the Chryslers. Use a relay tripped by the reverse circuit and you'll be good to go.

 

[SafetyLighting]

Wait, have you checked the lightheads to see if they flicker even with standard 12 volts?

 

[codycat91]

Update: Installed a relay. Works perfect now. Thanks for the help