Help with LED Turn Signals - Installing Load Equalizers

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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 10:52 PM
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Help with LED Turn Signals - Installing Load Equalizers

Ok. So i'm not much of an electrical expert so I need some help.

I recently installed White Led Turn signals in the front (1157), Red LED turn signals in the back (1156) and I replaced the amber indicater bulbs, with white LEDs (194).

But now my turn signals blink twice as fast. I know that the problem is that the electrical system thinks that the lights are out. The LED's use approx 1 watt, whereas the stock incandescent bulb burns about 25 watts or so.

I know I need to install resistors, but I'm confused.

There are 3 types I can get:

1. 15-12 Ohm Equalizer (25 watts)

2. 6 Ohm Equalizer (50 watts)

3. 3 Ohm Equalizer (50 Watts)

Which do I get? I'm so confused.

Also, how many do I need to install? Is it one per turn signal? Meaning I have to install four (One at each turn signal bulb)?

Or just two: one for the driver side, and one for the passenger side? ANd if so, where? In the front or back?

Someone please help me!!!
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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 08:34 AM
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i would install one resistor at each new bulb you installed (so 4 total). use the 6 ohm/50W resistor. you can always put in a bigger or smaller one if it doesn't do the trick. here is a linke to an easy to install one if you need it.

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