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L.E.D. bulbs question.
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L.E.D. bulbs question.
Hi,
I recently purchased the L.E.D. bulbs for my turnsignals and corner markers.
I can run the back L.E.D.s and the corner markers with no problem. Although the blink rate is considerably faster on the turnsignals, they all work.
However, when I install and run the front turnsignal L.E.D.s together with the back I get no blinking (all the right lights are on, just no blinking) and a buzzing noise. If I replace the stock bulb the blinking resumes.
I am thinking the L.E.D.s are not causing enough "resistance" (I hope that is the right term) to make the flasher cycle?
Anybody have any experience, educated opinions, or ideas?
Thanks,
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I recently purchased the L.E.D. bulbs for my turnsignals and corner markers.
I can run the back L.E.D.s and the corner markers with no problem. Although the blink rate is considerably faster on the turnsignals, they all work.
However, when I install and run the front turnsignal L.E.D.s together with the back I get no blinking (all the right lights are on, just no blinking) and a buzzing noise. If I replace the stock bulb the blinking resumes.
I am thinking the L.E.D.s are not causing enough "resistance" (I hope that is the right term) to make the flasher cycle?
Anybody have any experience, educated opinions, or ideas?
Thanks,
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I've put LEDs in a couple of trucks now...
Standard blinkers just plain don't like LEDs. I replaced the blinker units in both trucks with electronic ones. In the second truck, the blinker unit is a little different. The owner designed a programmable blinker for that truck and now it blinks in lots of interesting patterns. (makes people nuts when he signals a turn.
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Standard blinkers just plain don't like LEDs. I replaced the blinker units in both trucks with electronic ones. In the second truck, the blinker unit is a little different. The owner designed a programmable blinker for that truck and now it blinks in lots of interesting patterns. (makes people nuts when he signals a turn.
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L.E.D. bulbs question.
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Franklin 2
I know I live in the sticks but,
I could not find a heavier than stock replacement in 6 different big name auto parts stores.
They have everything except a 2001 and newer for Ford
I know I live in the sticks but,
I could not find a heavier than stock replacement in 6 different big name auto parts stores.
They have everything except a 2001 and newer for Ford
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Sorry, I didn't know the new trucks took a different flasher. Of course nothing can be left alone, and has to be made different.
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L.E.D. bulbs question.
Franklin 2
No worries, I am just amazed at how changing a little bulb has gotten so complicated.
If I was not so hard headed I would just go back to stock and leave it alone.
Thanks,
No worries, I am just amazed at how changing a little bulb has gotten so complicated.
If I was not so hard headed I would just go back to stock and leave it alone.
Thanks,