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Old 09-30-2014, 11:51 AM
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I would like to modify the tail lights of my 2010 HHR LT so I have yellow turn signals that operate independently of the brake lights. Any suggestions?
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Old 09-30-2014, 12:18 PM
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First thing I would do is see if that's even legal in your state. I think most states won't allow a change of the cars original light colors.
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Old 09-30-2014, 12:19 PM
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Turn signal and brake light use the same filament and wire so the brakes light would also be yellow along with your turn signals, so this would be prohibitive of your plans
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Old 09-30-2014, 01:03 PM
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Rewire the back up lights and add a euro back up. Like the euro conversions do.
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Old 09-30-2014, 05:22 PM
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Welcome to the site. the hhr's in Europe are converted to yellow bulb tail turn signal that take the place of the reverse lights.

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/audi...llights-32983/

Here is a thread of someone
Converting there car to his car to us specs.

I'm not sure but the euro version may use a different turn signal switch.
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Old 09-30-2014, 07:45 PM
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And you do have to add a bumper mounted reverse light.
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Old 09-30-2014, 11:25 PM
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All good advice above.
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Old 10-25-2014, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by donbrew
Rewire the back up lights and add a euro back up. Like the euro conversions do.
Where do I find info on the euro conversions?
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Old 10-25-2014, 03:32 PM
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A car import-export company. Should fairly simple to just cut and splice wires.

Look at European car sites for how they set up American cars. Google would probably help.
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Old 10-26-2014, 06:59 PM
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Turn signals must be red in rear and amber in front. No exceptions.

Some states won't even allow the blue dots in the brake lights. My panel has reverse lights in the bumper.



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Originally Posted by spideroneil
I would like to modify the tail lights of my 2010 HHR LT so I have yellow turn signals that operate independently of the brake lights. Any suggestions?
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