Diode Dynamics SmartTap CF18 LED Flasher Module

Installed on a 2006 Toyota Voxy AZR60 (JDM model). Easy to install and all functions work. Love the quick flash hazards and the tap turn signals. I also really like the approach/departure lighting. All around, a great product!

Upgraded all the light bulbs on my 2017 Subaru Forester to LEDs, including the amber turn signal/emergency flasher bulbs, which resulted in the dreaded hyperflashing problem. Looked into installing load resistors at each of the 4 corners, but space, mounting location, and heat issues were of concern. Eventually opted to install this SmartTap CF18 flasher relay instead of the load resistors. It worked perfectly in resolving the hyperflashing, included a few optional features, and, best of all, avoided having to install those nasty load resistors. Installation was pretty easy on the aforementioned car, but that could vary depending on make/model of your car. The only downside was that this SmartTap relay was pretty pricey, but I'm satisfied with the result and would recommend it if you don't want to deal with the issues installing load resistors.

The module works great. Having to take out the driver's seat, squeeze my 6'3'" 280 lb body upside down under the FJ Cruiser's steering wheel underneath the dash while suffering with a sore neck, a sore shoulder, and an asthma issue was horrible. Not the module's fault, all on trying to do it myself on the FJ.My OEM relay module appeared to be glued to the fuse panel cover, and if I hadn't found a post on FJ Cruiser Forms that suggested snapping the panel cover off of the back of the panel I would probably still be trying days later. Even with the whole panel cover hanging off and more easily accessible, I swear the frickin' connector plug must have been glued to the relay. Much cursing was involved before I finally got them separated.However, I LOVE the functionality with the module finally installed.

This is one of my favorite vehicle mods ever!I drove one of my company's cars (a ~2010 Ford Focus) years ago, and fell in love with the tap to change lanes. Since that time I have also had a few rental cars with this feature. Many newer cars come with this feature, but I was happy to see that there was a retrofit option for my oldish Toyota and Lexus vehicles, and the manufacturer says that Subarus can also use this module, though I do not have any experience with them.So much so that I removed it from my 200 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, and plan on installing it in my next car (probably a Prius for the mpg), the choice of which is at least a little bit influenced by the ability to install this module ( or the presence of this feature coming from the factory as is the case with my wife's 2011 GMC Yukon ).I had a TapTurn in my 2010 Toyota Prius before, but they are no longer made after their company founder passed away :( I remember there being some very minor differences between the modules when I could compare the experience from memory, but now that I've had the SmartTap for 3 years, I cannot remember what the differences were.I get it that there are some advanced electronics in the module, but the price was a little on the expensive side when I paid $60 3 years ago, and now that the price is pushing $80 it may be a little harder to pull the trigger, but is still worth it in my book.

I purchased this in the hope it might be a little louder than a stock unit for my 2007 Subaru Outback Limited. Unfortunately it is not. Not being able to hear the blinker was on while driving on the freeway was a concern for me. I found myself doing the "deaf old man blinker" more than I cared too. You can set this unit up so it will only blink 2-6 times when you change lanes on the freeway with what they call a "tap" feature. It also gives you the option of the hazard flashers doing three different styles of signal, strobe, alternating, and standard. I liked how the strobe feature looked but was concerned with possible early failure of the standard bulbs. LED's might be a better way to go if you wanted to do the strobe style flasher as I think they would hold up better. I believe this unit will work with LED's and not give you the rapid flash because of the lower voltage required to light up LED's. It also has a feature that turns on your parking lights for 20 seconds when lock or unlock the car. This can be adjusted to down to 10 seconds if you want. This would be a big help in a parking lot if you forgot where you parked your car (that never happens to any of us does it, lol). It is a little expensive but for me and what I wanted it to do to save other drivers from wondering if I was really going to change lanes while on the freeway it was worth every penny.

This is a bit pricey for a turn signal relay. However, the convenience of tapping the turn signal stalk and having it flash 4 times to change lanes is nice. I have this feature on our Mercedes and Lexus from the factory. It's one of those things once you get used to when you switch to another vehicle without it makes you forget how easy it makes things.Install was super easy with the exception of undoing the stupid clip that is on the stock Toyota relay holder. I spent 5 minutes trying to get the stock relay out without breaking the clip that holds it in place. I was successful..lol.Unplug harness and plug in new relay. Completely plug and play. I will note that I am using normal turn signal bulbs. I MIGHT switch to LEDS sometime if I can find a good set. We'll see. Anyways, I like the default 4 flashes for the tap turn feature. Our Mercedes is 3 and I feel 4 is better. I changed that by default on our Lexus to 4. It's just more visible to people. By default the hazard lights do a "strobe" blinking when they are on. I did not like this feature at all. So I reprogrammed the relay (per the directions and super easy to do), to the stock flashing speed. It wouldn't be as bad I think if the turns signals were LEDS but until then I'm fine with the standard speed.