Special thanks to refuse2growup (mattsilvey12@attbi.com) for emailing us this mod.

Instructions for making front side marker lights flash with turn signals.

These instructions were assembled from information in several threads on I-club. Everything works perfectly. The side markers come on with parking lights as they should and they flash with the turn signals or hazards as appropriate.

One interesting note: if the headlights are on, the front blinker and side marker flash alternately, with the lights off, they flash simultaneously.

1) Remove side marker lights. Wrap flat head screwdriver with cloth and pop the side marker out from the bottom (instructions for removal in the owners manual).
2) Cut the wires to the side marker lights leaving enough wire on both side to manipulate for connections.
3) Attach extension wires to the marker light wiring and shrink-wrap or tape the connection. Cap off original feed wires to prevent shorting out.
4) Push the wires pass the rubber grommet into the engine compartment.
5) Disconnect the gray plug in the back of the headlight assembly (shown in the pictures). On the passenger side, remove the air intake snorkel for more room to work.
6) Splice as follows:

Driver Side
side marker feed (red) -> parking light feed (red/yellow)
side marker ground (black) -> signal feed (green/black)

Passenger Side
side marker feed (red) -> parking light feed (red/yellow)
side marker ground (black) -> signal feed (light green/black stripe)


The two photos of the blue car are from ChuckCheeze on I-Club.

http://www.scoobymods.com/mods/wrx/images/sidemarker_plug.jpg
http://www.scoobymods.com/mods/wrx/images/sidemarker_left.jpg
http://www.scoobymods.com/mods/wrx/images/sidemarker_right.jpg

Hi Kastle/Peaty,

I did the Flashing Sidemarker mod last night with great success. It had me wondering why cars don't come from the factory like this. Of course there is probably some sort of dumb traffic law/regulation against it. I think its safer and looks better. Anyway it would be helpful to add a couple of points to the mod instructions.

The wiring required to extend the side marker wires is 20 or 22 gauge stranded wire. 2 lengths of 18 inch wire per side (for a total of 4) are required. I used electrical tape to wrap the wires together to add some measure of protection to these tiny wires. There will be extra wire so cut the lengths to fit. In addition I used 4 - 20/22 gauge (red) butt connectors to extend the marker wires and 4 - 20/22 gauge scotchlok (red) connectors to splice into the parking and signal lights.


I realize these items are probably assumed to be needed, but it would have saved me a trip to the parts store.

Cheers and thanks for the great site - keep up the good work,
jjj