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Car Turn Signal Circuit with Chasing Effect

Last updated on 13 August 2025 by Admin-Lavi Leave a Comment

Car Turn Signal Circuit with Chasing Effect is important project for electronics

It shows if driver turn left or right.

This circuit make lights blink one by one like in new cars.

It uses two main parts: 555 timer IC and CD 4017 counter IC.

First IC1 make blinking signal and then this signal goes to second IC2 to move lights in order.

This explain how car turn signal circuit is made and how it work using 555 and CD 4017 IC.

Circuit Working:

Car Turn Signal Circuit Diagram with Chasing Effect

Parts List:

ComponentSpecificationQuantity
Resistors 47k 1/4 watt1
1k 1/4 watt2
10k 1/4 watt4
Preset 470k1
CapacitorsElectrolytic 1μF 63V1
Electrolytic 220μF 25V1
Semiconductors555 Timer IC1
CD 4017 Decade Counter IC1
Transistors BC5474
LEDs Any 5mm 20mA8

This circuit uses two main ICs like 555 timer IC1 and CD4017 counter IC2.

IC1 work in astable mode as it make square wave signal again and again.

This signal control how fast LEDs blink.

Parts R1, R2 and C1 set the speed.

IC1 send clock pulse to pin 14 of IC2.

IC2 count the pulses and turns ON the output pins one by one.

Only first 8 outputs Q0 to Q7 is used to light LED1 to LED8.

But IC2 is not strong enough to power LEDs directly.

So we use transistors BC547 from Q1 to Q4 to give more current.

Each transistor control 2 LEDs.

When IC2 change outputs the LEDs blink in chasing style like moving turn signal.

To choose left or right signal use cars normal turn switch.

Note: Be careful with wiring as wrong connection can damage cars electric system.

Formulas:

Formula and Calculation for Car Turn Signal with Chasing Effect:

555 Timer Frequency Formula (Astable Mode):

f = 1.44 / ((VR1 + 2R2) × C1)

where:

  • VR1 is the preset for adjustable resistor
  • R2 is the fixed resistor 47k
  • C1 is the capacitor 1µF

How to Build:

To build a Car Turn Signal Circuit with Chasing Effect follow the below steps mentioned:

  • Gather the circuit parts as per in circuit diagram
  • Connect pin 1 of IC1 555 to GND.
  • Connect pins 2, 6, 7 of IC1 to one side of R1.
  • Other side of R1 goes to middle pin of VR1.
  • Second pin of VR1 goes to positive supply.
  • Connect positive of C1 to pins 2, 6, 7 of IC1.
  • Negative of C1 goes to GND.
  • Pin 3 of IC1 connect to pin 14 of IC2 CD 4017.
  • Pins 4 and 8 of IC1 go to positive supply.
  • positive of C2 connect to +12V and negative of C2 to GND.

Connections with IC2 CD 4017:

  • Pin 2 of IC2 goes to base of Q2 via resistor R5.
  • Pin 3 of IC2 goes to base of Q1 via resistor R4.
  • Pin 4 of IC2 goes to base of Q3 via resistor R6.
  • Pin 7 of IC2 goes to base of Q4 via resistor R7.
  • Pins 8 and 13 of IC2 connects to GND.
  • Pin 10 connect to pin 15.
  • Pin 16 connect to +12V.

Transistors and LEDs:

  • Emitters of Q1 to Q4 go to GND.
  • Collectors of Q1 to Q4 connect to cathode of LEDs LED1 to LED8.
  • Same cathodes of LEDs go to left indicator switch via R2.
  • Positive of anodes LEDs go to right indicator switch via R3.

Conclusion:

This Car Turn Signal Circuit with Chasing Effect use 555 timer and CD 4017.

It make LEDs blink one by one.

It is easy to build, cheap and useful.

We can also change blink speed.

This circuit is used for car signals, decoration lights or other alert systems.

References:

Finished: Car Indicator Light (Turn Signals and Brake Light)

Filed Under: Automobile Circuits

About Admin-Lavi

Lavi is a B.Tech electronics engineer with a passion for designing new electronic circuits. Do you have questions regarding the circuit diagrams presented on this blog? Feel free to comment and solve your queries with quick replies

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