Turn Signal wire gauge?

[tho9504]

Anyone know what gauge wire the turn signals use? The reason I am inquiring is because I wanted to tap the 3 signal wires to use LED lights around the front air scoop as running light and turn signal. I wanted to use T-Tap connectors to tap the wires, but I don't know what gauge the wires are? The t-tap comes in different gauges (14-16, 18-22, 10-12 gauges). don't know which one to buy.

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[ksk operator 1]

there pretty bi, I would say 14-16 or something.

 

[blkbrd]

I cringe every time I see the term T-tap. I would highly suggest soldering and using shrink tubing or a good electrical tape. Strip about 1cm of wire insulation away then solder your new wire to the OEM wire. This is the best way to do any electrical connections, anything less, I would consider unreliable.

 

[LKLD]

I've used Posi-Taps with great success, and currently 30,000+ miles on my FJR.

 

[engineered2win]

I cringe every time I see the term T-tap. I would highly suggest soldering and using shrink tubing or a good electrical tape. Strip about 1cm of wire insulation away then solder your new wire to the OEM wire. This is the best way to do any electrical connections, anything less, I would consider unreliable.

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And there is absolutely no need to use 14-16awg wire for turn signals. You should use 18-22awg. It's low current and a short wire length.

 

[Scott_Thomas]

I have used the crimp on splicers and t-taps on the bike and in car audio wiring without any incidents. I have a splice for my speed sensor (PC5), crank sensor (gear indicator), and turn signals as well. All have held up for quite some time.