wig wag head lamps

Hi all. I'm trying to install wig wag head lamps in my car. Here's the circuit I'm using: *The LED shown is actually the LED built into the switch, and has a resistor built in as well. The problem is, that I can't find the correct value for the other resistor. Anything with a resistance of about 30 ohms or greater has no effect (the right high beam and LED stay on the whole time instead of flashing) and anything lower than that flashes once or twice and then the resistor melts from the heat and fails. How is it that I can solve this problem? Thanks in advance for your help.1998 Ford Contour SE

Kenwood Excelon KDC-X794

Boston Acoustics ProSeries 6.2, Proton 250

Kenwood KFC-C6893PS, Proton 222

https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=33860&KW=wig+wag

I found this thread hope it helps

BAD Boy Emergency Vehicle Lighting

this one has two different diagrams u may try.

https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=90392&tpn=1&PN=1

BAD Boy Emergency Vehicle Lighting

The problem with all these diagrams is they have the flasher supplying the power to the head lamps. I had wanted to avoid this because I have plans to add the fog lamps flashing in conjunction with the high beams. And if I keep it the way I have already I can choose if one or the other or both will flash with the stock switches. Does anyone know how to fix the current system rather than using a whole new one?1998 Ford Contour SE

Kenwood Excelon KDC-X794

Boston Acoustics ProSeries 6.2, Proton 250

Kenwood KFC-C6893PS, Proton 222

If the resistor is getting too hot then you need a larger wattage heater. You can calculate how much current is needed by dividing the voltage by the resistance and then multiplying it by the voltage. For instance, for a 20 ohm resistor and a battery voltage of 14.4vdc you would have 14.4/20 = .72A. .72A * 14.4vdc = ~10 watts. Typically, for best results you double that number giving you a 20 watt resistor. The ones you get at Radioshack are 1/4 watt, just for reference!Kevin Pierson

After a little reading that's what I had figured. Do you know where I can find that kind of resistor and how much they cost?1998 Ford Contour SE

Kenwood Excelon KDC-X794

Boston Acoustics ProSeries 6.2, Proton 250

Kenwood KFC-C6893PS, Proton 222

digikey.com or mouser.com would be where I would start. They are anywhere from $4 - up. Also, keep in mind that the resistor will still get hot as it is dissipating quite a bit of heat. It will need to be mounted somewhere where the heat won't damage anything.Kevin Pierson