Blinking too fast

wildmark · 06-05-2013, 08:24 PM

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, 08:48 PM

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

rdg20 · 06-05-2013, 08:49 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, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rdg20

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, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

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, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wildmark

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, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wildmark

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, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

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, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by wildmark

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

One for each bulb

wildmark · 06-05-2013, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

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, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by wildmark

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.
PM me, I'll cut you a deal so I can get these things out of my garage (they're brand new btw) or you can text me (31O)eight nine three-42O7

kenchan · 06-05-2013, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by wildmark

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?

DEpointfive0 · 06-05-2013, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

just put the car cover back on?

lmao!!!

alvitdk · 06-05-2013, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by rdg20

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, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by alvitdk

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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What does that mean in laymans terms?

06-05-2013, 08:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
wildmark Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 217 Drives: Chevy SS, FX50S Rep Power: 14	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?

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06-05-2013, 08:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,885 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	Probably need to install resistors to pull the load down. LEDs take a lot less power than incandescent bulbs.

06-05-2013, 08:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
rdg20 Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Jackson, MS04 Posts: 6 Drives: 2013 370Z Blue M6 Rep Power: 12	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.