)
L.E.D. bulbs question.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 111
Likes: 0
From: Redding, CA
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,
__________________
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,
__________________
Junior User
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 76
Likes: 0
From: Ontario, Canada
L.E.D. bulbs question.
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.
)
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.
)
Junior User
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 76
Likes: 0
From: Ontario, Canada
L.E.D. bulbs question.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 111
Likes: 0
From: Redding, CA
L.E.D. bulbs question.
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
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 111
Likes: 0
From: Redding, CA
Trending Topics
Moderator
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 57,014
Likes: 2,751
From: Virginia
L.E.D. bulbs question.
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.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 6 Best Deals Available on New Fords & Lincolns Right Now
Brett Foote
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 111
Likes: 0
From: Redding, CA
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,