L.E.D Indicator Bulbs - Benzworld.org

dollarone · 03-10-2005, 08:33 AM

Just replaced my indicator bulbs with LED type bulbs, the lights flashes faster than normal does it means the bulbs are faulty ? or is there a fault with my indicator ? [:)][:)][:)][:)]

marcelc · 03-10-2005, 08:57 AM

Some flasher circuits rely on the current through the bulbs to dictate the flashing speed.

Hence, if a bulb fails, flashing speed increases.

In your case LED's use much less current than conventional bulbs which may be responsible for the flashing speed being too fast.

Either you need a ballast resistor to make up the current or you will have to revert to the original bulbs.

dollarone · 03-10-2005, 09:53 AM

Thanks a bunch, you are a gentleman and a bloke. This ballast resistor thingy is it a DIY stuff ?

marcelc · 03-10-2005, 10:05 AM

I doubt if anyone sells them which would mean it would be a DIY thing.

The only place which might sell them are the folks who sold you the LED lights (or someone else who sells LED lights).

ACW · 03-10-2005, 10:31 AM

Use the search for "load equalizers" - lots of info...

bigcatny · 03-10-2005, 10:35 AM

try here

http://www.performanceproducts.com/ProductPage.aspx?ProductName=LED+Replacement+Bulbs &productid=109633&producttype=10

eolon · 03-10-2005, 01:05 PM

You can get current limiting resistors here:
http://www.superbrightleds.com/1157.htm
which will fix your problem.

Best Regards,

e

xwing1124 · 03-13-2005, 12:22 PM

Also try Jerry at BlankBlankBlank.com he sells the resistors and a very nice rear third brakelight(L.E.D.) module to fit right in the housing.

Barry

DelJ · 03-13-2005, 09:08 PM

Doesn't this mean that one will be consuming the same power by heating the resistor and thus defeat the purpose of the LED bulb?

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marcelc - 3/10/2005 7:57 AM

In your case LED's use much less current than conventional bulbs which may be responsible for the flashing speed being too fast.

Either you need a ballast resistor to make up the current or you will have to revert to the original bulbs.

marcelc · 03-14-2005, 04:34 AM

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DelJ - 3/14/2005 4:08 AM

Doesn't this mean that one will be consuming the same power by heating the resistor and thus defeat the purpose of the LED bulb?

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marcelc - 3/10/2005 7:57 AM

In your case LED's use much less current than conventional bulbs which may be responsible for the flashing speed being too fast.

Either you need a ballast resistor to make up the current or you will have to revert to the original bulbs.

Yes, if your purpose was to save current, however, LED's have other advantages:
LED's last more or less for ever, no more changing bulbs, no more being stopped by police advising you your rear light has just failed.
LED's light faster which is an advantage for brake lights.
LED's are subjectively more attractive.

I personally would not 'upgrade' to LED's for anything else other than the brake lights because I like the fact that incandescent bulbs light sideways as well as forward or backwards, meaning the vehicle is better illuminated from the side (good at junctions).