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Old 01-24-2009, 10:35 PM
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turn signal problem

i was doing the led conversion, and i noticed that now my turn signals wont work. i left the stock bulb in there, and if i press the hazard lights the buttons light up so i know the bulbs are good. but, when i hit the turn signal, neither the arrows or the actual lights outside the car work. any ideas?
Old 01-25-2009, 12:26 PM
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think i might have blown a fuse
Old 01-25-2009, 12:35 PM
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I just installed LEDs on my bike and had to install a LOAD Resistor or the flash rate was way fast. If the car senses a low draw it believes the bulb(s) to be burnt out and may trigger a non-op status and not light or try to stay on so you know there is a problem

Check the DIY thread on LEDs and verify if they say you need a resistor. Simple device probably found at computer repair shops for cheaper- I got mine here
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LED-T...1%7C240%3A1318
and some others to compare
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/items/lo...506.m104.l1199

online search found a bimmer forum that needed these to use LED license plate lamp,, or the dash indicator for bad bulb would come on
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when you try the hazards you get light from the LED- not just a dash indication?
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If you think it blew a fuse, try a new fuse, the spare or borrow one from another slot
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about the resistor, i got the solderless kit of ledautomotive which says doesent need one.

also i didnt replace the turn signal bulb. when i hit hazzards the stock bulb lights up, but when i use turn signals nothing happens
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I also just change the front turning signal bulb to LED. I have hyper flash now. Does anyone know where to mount the load resistors? It is said that they should not be mounted with plastic or paint surface.
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