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How To make tail lights flash, is that stock or aftermarket upgrade

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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 06:40 PM
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How To make tail lights flash, is that stock or aftermarket upgrade

i see some Mercedes and bmw cars tail lights flash, is that stock or original ???
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 08:44 PM
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This option was added in the late 2000's.

The idea was under hard breaking, the system would flash vs go solid to alert people behind you in a more rapid fashion.

Some factory models can be programmed to do it, some can not.
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on 2007 onward cars the rear sam can be coded to flashing brake lights.
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Old May 1, 2013 | 09:29 PM
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How do u do that ???? Who can?
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How do u do that ???? Who can?
Via the factory workshop diagnosis computer (DAS/Xentry). Coding changes in the rear SAM unit.
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Old May 2, 2013 | 12:25 AM
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Thank you guys I will call the dealer tomorrow , do u know much does it cost ? And is there a switch to turn it in and off . Does it flash only when you brake or when u turn the lights in ?
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It will flash when you are under extreme braking only.

Other times the brake lights work normally.

There is no switch. Once programmed, it is active and ready to work as designed.

The dealer will probably charge an hour of time, if they are willing to do it. Many will not.

Where are you located? If your in Southern California, I could do it for you.

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also i know for bikes theres modules that'll make the tails flash granted it'll do it every single time you break but still.
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