[ZheKing]

The problem with these is that not only are they a PITA to splice in, but they also get really hot.

For motorcycles, you can swap out the OEM blinker relay with something else that is expecting lower amperage. But on most cars, I think it is more complicated. You might have to do something to your BCM (Body Control Module) to fix the blink rate. Not sure what though... Usually you can plug something into it or reprogram it to compensate..

1. they aren't that hard, and how long are you leaving your signal on for the resistor to get THAT hot where it would cause a problem. I guess if you're 84 and always forget to turn it off it could be an issue.

2. You most certainly can swap out the relay on a lot of vehicles / most vehicles. I don't know why the X would be different. I would think the relay would be after the BCM so I don't see why that would cause issues. Just would have to find it under there.

Personally, leaving it fast just gives some popo a reason to pull me over or follow me around looking for a reason to (IE they think the one they can't see is out so they follow me around trying to check)

*EDIT* A quick browse through the FSM the diagram shows no relay, so it looks like it might all be controlled in the BCM for the blinkers. If so, resistors are the only fix.