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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 07:06 PM
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new led tails making signal blink fast..need help

So I just installed my new LED tail lights now my signal is blinking madd fast. How do I fix it?
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 07:10 PM
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http://www.v-leds.com/BlinkerWarning...-p4783296.html these should help you out
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 07:21 PM
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nice
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 07:29 PM
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one of your bulbs is blown or the bulb isnt plugged in right
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 07:40 PM
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Yo its led's all bulbs work. Leds can cause fast blinking
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by krishansheanh
one of your bulbs is blown or the bulb isnt plugged in right
False. LED's draw less current than normal bulbs so the car thinks the bulb is blown and flashes quickly to let you know. Resistors will solve the problem.
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 11:37 PM
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anybody know how to do this? that would be amazing
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 12:48 AM
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False. LED's draw less current than normal bulbs so the car thinks the bulb is blown and flashes quickly to let you know. Resistors will solve the problem.
exactly
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 12:55 AM
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anybody know how to do this? that would be amazing
http://cgi.ebay.ca/2-PC-LED-Bulbs-Lo...d=p3286.c0.m14
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 01:09 AM
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that actually makes sense...is it that simple?
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 02:30 AM
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yes, it is that simple.
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 10:57 AM
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You need a different blinker relay. When I installed LEDs in my cavalier I had to buy a new relay for it. It is because the LEDs create less heat so it thinks its blown. Its a simple little 7 dollar relay that I bought at autozone.
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 11:19 AM
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Relays won't work on these cars since the bcm controls the lights, you need load resistors.
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 12:16 PM
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Put resistors in line. End of story. Bikes have this issue all the time.
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