ride_red75
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I got and aftermarket fender eliminator kit that has LED lights, flasher is way fast and the front turn indicator lights are on all the time!
WHAT IS UP WITH ALL THAT????????
WHAT IS UP WITH ALL THAT????????
LED turn signals
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harrisch
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They are flashing fast because the load is lower compared to stock bulbs. Search for exact link but u want a customled relay its like twenty bucks plug and play and it'll fix the flasher rate
As far as front blinkers on all the time I believe they are normally on as runnin lights and flash when indicating but it could just be that the relay is flipping out and driving them... Did u change front lights also? Coz they can be wired as running or as blinking based on what u used to connect them
As far as front blinkers on all the time I believe they are normally on as runnin lights and flash when indicating but it could just be that the relay is flipping out and driving them... Did u change front lights also? Coz they can be wired as running or as blinking based on what u used to connect them
Hail
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This is what you want. (not the programmable one)
Custom LED Electronic LED Flasher Blinker Relay - Plug And Play
EDIT: ...and on sale right now!
Custom LED Electronic LED Flasher Blinker Relay - Plug And Play
EDIT: ...and on sale right now!
Rx_FZ1
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I had the same problem, and use this one. Its plug and play and from a Great company out of STL. Also about half the price of the one above after shipping.
LF1-S-FLAT Universal Motorcycle Electronic Flasher | Flashers & Load Resistors | Car Bulb Installation Supplies | LED Car Bulbs | Super Bright LEDs
LF1-S-FLAT Universal Motorcycle Electronic Flasher | Flashers & Load Resistors | Car Bulb Installation Supplies | LED Car Bulbs | Super Bright LEDs
djunity
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terdog
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Or, you can add more load with adding more lights for increased visibility.
Cycle Gear has an LED license plate frame that has turn signals, running light, brake light and license light for $40.
I recently added some 5 led accessory turn signals to my existing setup.
Cycle Gear has an LED license plate frame that has turn signals, running light, brake light and license light for $40.
I recently added some 5 led accessory turn signals to my existing setup.
DieselFZ1
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Which one?
EISTO
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ride_red75:
The technical explanation to your problem is that the inner workings of your thermal flasher relay depend on the current drawn by the flasher bulbs, i.e. they use the current that lights your flashers to operate the relay itself. If you change that current by installing less power-hungry LED flashers you will also affect the performance of the relay.
Old fashioned flashers typically have 21 watt bulbs while your LED flashers probably draw around 1,5-2 watts each. Thats a factor of more than ten and it will have a huge effect on the flashing frequency...as you've noticed.
I did exactly what Hail suggested; ordered the CustomLED relay. It took me all of 30 seconds to install (under the passenger seat if I remember correctly) and works with any combination of lamps whether they are 21 watt hot filament or LEDs.
Plan B, which is to install a couple of resistors in parallel with the flashers in order to mimick the old 21 watt load, is NOT something I would recommend. I can see no benefits. It takes more time, costs the same, involves messy wiring and the resistors generate heat that has the potential to damage nearby plastic or wiring insulation.
Greetings from a rainy Oslo,
Einar
The technical explanation to your problem is that the inner workings of your thermal flasher relay depend on the current drawn by the flasher bulbs, i.e. they use the current that lights your flashers to operate the relay itself. If you change that current by installing less power-hungry LED flashers you will also affect the performance of the relay.
Old fashioned flashers typically have 21 watt bulbs while your LED flashers probably draw around 1,5-2 watts each. Thats a factor of more than ten and it will have a huge effect on the flashing frequency...as you've noticed.
I did exactly what Hail suggested; ordered the CustomLED relay. It took me all of 30 seconds to install (under the passenger seat if I remember correctly) and works with any combination of lamps whether they are 21 watt hot filament or LEDs.
Plan B, which is to install a couple of resistors in parallel with the flashers in order to mimick the old 21 watt load, is NOT something I would recommend. I can see no benefits. It takes more time, costs the same, involves messy wiring and the resistors generate heat that has the potential to damage nearby plastic or wiring insulation.
Greetings from a rainy Oslo,
Einar
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