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mtpg15

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Posted: April 15, 2008 at 3:23 PM / IP Logged

Hey everyone. I am having a problem with the double flash rate on my newly installed LED turn signals. At first I had two 3 ohm load equalizers on the front turn signal lights. (It said you should only need one 3 ohm equalizer for each side of the car) Turn signals worked fine when the car was in "on" position without the motor running but once I started the car the turn signals flashed at double rate again. So I then ordered two more 3 ohm load equalizers for the rear turn signal lights. Still getting the double flash rate. I then ordered four 6 ohm load equalizers thinking this would fix the problem for good but I was still getting the double flash rate. Can anybody help? It is greatly appreciated as these lights look so good but the double flash rate is getting very irritating.

Thanks,

Matt

plumber_ken

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Posted: May 03, 2008 at 10:26 PM / IP Logged

Depending on whether your vehice has a signal relay...

mine doesnt of coarse :( ( 2006 dodge caravan)

they do have "led Friendly" relays...jus replace your factory relay ..with the led friendly one and your problem should be solved..

KPierson

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Posted: May 04, 2008 at 10:43 AM / IP Logged

What kind of vehicle do you have? What is the resistance of each turn signal bulb? Instead of just ordering random values it may be beneficial to measure the stock bulbs and order that resistance.

3 and 6 ohms seem very small for a turn signal bulb but it will change from car to car.

Kevin Pierson

mtpg15

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KPierson wrote:

What kind of vehicle do you have? What is the resistance of each turn signal bulb? Instead of just ordering random values it may be beneficial to measure the stock bulbs and order that resistance.

3 and 6 ohms seem very small for a turn signal bulb but it will change from car to car.

I have a 2006 Chevy Impala LS.

I purchased the bulbs from here: http://autolumination.com/3157_3156.htm

They are the 27 LED SMT bulbs.

Matt

KPierson

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You need to know the resistance of the STOCK turn signals, not the aftermarket ones.

Kevin Pierson

mtpg15

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KPierson wrote:

You need to know the resistance of the STOCK turn signals, not the aftermarket ones.

OK, and I'll need a voltage meter for that?

Matt

ryan@tcp

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Posted: June 04, 2008 at 9:04 AM / IP Logged

yes, you'll need a multimeter to test the resistance. If you have never used one before I sugest you read up on multimeter use (a quick Google search will have all kinds of great info) before you start.

Good luck.

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