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wildmark 06-05-2013 07:24 PM

Blinking too fast
 
I have just replaced all four blinkers (turn signals) to LED and all of a sudden they blink too fast, its as though one was out, but there all working, any ideas?

TreeSemdyZee 06-05-2013 07:48 PM

Probably need to install resistors to pull the load down. LEDs take a lot less power than incandescent bulbs.

rdg20 06-05-2013 07:49 PM

The resistance of LEDs is less than regular bulbs causing the blinker to go too fast. The blinker must be changed to be compatible with the LEDs.

wildmark 06-05-2013 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rdg20 (Post 2349846)
The resistance of LEDs is less than regular bulbs causing the blinker to go too fast. The blinker must be changed to be compatible with the LEDs.

I understand what your saying about the load and it makes sense but these LED's are vehicle/model specific???

wildmark 06-05-2013 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee (Post 2349841)
Probably need to install resistors to pull the load down. LEDs take a lot less power than incandescent bulbs.

Thanks, where would I get them, which one and where do they go?

DEpointfive0 06-05-2013 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wildmark (Post 2349887)
Thanks, where would I get them, which one and where do they go?

I've got a few spares that I'll sell you? $12 shipped for 2?
They go between the positive and negative wires.

TreeSemdyZee 06-05-2013 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wildmark (Post 2349887)
Thanks, where would I get them, which one and where do they go?

I'm honestly not sure. I think there are some threads on here about it though. Sorry I'm no more help.

wildmark 06-05-2013 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0 (Post 2349943)
I've got a few spares that I'll sell you? $12 shipped for 2?
They go between the positive and negative wires.

Do you need one for each bulb or just the two?

DEpointfive0 06-05-2013 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by wildmark (Post 2349973)
Do you need one for each bulb or just the two?

One for each bulb

wildmark 06-05-2013 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0 (Post 2349943)
I've got a few spares that I'll sell you? $12 shipped for 2?
They go between the positive and negative wires.

I'm about to change out all the bulbs on my wife's FX50S, would I have the same problem on that?

DEpointfive0 06-05-2013 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by wildmark (Post 2349982)
I'm about to change out all the bulbs on my wife's FX50S, would I have the same problem on that?

Yessir. You only need to use a resistor on the turn signals.

I think I have 4 or like 10 of the exact resistors you need.
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kenchan 06-05-2013 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by wildmark (Post 2349785)
I have just replaced all four blinkers (turn signals) to LED and all of a sudden they blink too fast, its as though one was out, but there all working, any ideas?

just put the car cover back on? :ugh2:

DEpointfive0 06-05-2013 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2349994)
just put the car cover back on? :ugh2:

lmao!!!

alvitdk 06-05-2013 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by rdg20 (Post 2349846)
The resistance of LEDs is less than regular bulbs causing the blinker to go too fast. The blinker must be changed to be compatible with the LEDs.

Actually the resistance on LED is too high, hence putting a smaller but high wattage resistor in parallel to get to a smaller value. As suggest it goes between ground and the blinker wire on each blinker LED. If you are unsure about the value, just measure the original bulb and get a similar resistor, but make sure the wattage is high enough. A 4 Ohm resistor at 12V will need an resistor of about 40W, but since it is only 50% on, I would think a 30W might be enough.


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wildmark 06-05-2013 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by alvitdk (Post 2350007)
Actually the resistance on LED is too high, hence putting a smaller but high wattage resistor in parallel to get to a smaller value. As suggest it goes between ground and the blinker wire on each blinker LED. If you are unsure about the value, just measure the original bulb and get a similar resistor, but make sure the wattage is high enough. A 4 Ohm resistor at 12V will need an resistor of about 40W, but since it is only 50% on, I would think a 30W might be enough.


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