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Old Sep 10, 2024 | 07:18 PM
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LED hyperblink fix

Just seeing if this fix has changed since 2011? I know you can do the resistor swap
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Old Sep 10, 2024 | 08:00 PM
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Hyperflashing happens because LEDs draw less power than a halogen bulb, putting less load on the line and making the car think the bulb is out. Adding more load to the line is the only way to send the correct signal to the car so that it does not think anything is wrong and the simplest way to do this is by adding resistors to the line.

I'm not sure if anyone makes these for the 3G TL but there's plug and play harnesses that fix hyperflashing for some cars. At the end of the day though, they're still just a resistor in a case.
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Old Sep 10, 2024 | 08:04 PM
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Thanks for the reply. I'll follow the resistor route from this thread, soldering isn't a big deal really

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2...istors-815219/
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Old Sep 11, 2024 | 07:58 AM
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FYI, I just stumbled upon LED turn signal bulbs that have the resistor built into the bulbs so that it draws the correct amount of power.

Here’s an example from Amazon:

OXILAM 7440 LED Bulbs Amber Yellow 4000LM for Turn Signal Lights with Build-in Load Resistor CANBUS Error Free T20 7440NA 7441 W21W WY21W Blinker Bulb Replacement (2PCS) https://a.co/d/fJpeMcL
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Old Sep 11, 2024 | 08:03 AM
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I actually came across those originally but they don't have red unfortunately. At least I can use those for the front though

Thanks for the link.
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Old Sep 11, 2024 | 08:50 AM
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Resistor mod is easy and definitely recommended. Unnecessary to add resistors in parallel to the bulbs. It's the best option truly.
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Old Sep 11, 2024 | 08:51 AM
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If your rear lens is red, the amber bulb will be fine.
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Old Sep 11, 2024 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by thoiboi
Resistor mod is easy and definitely recommended. Unnecessary to add resistors in parallel to the bulbs. It's the best option truly.
I'm likely going this route as it does seem very simple and easy.

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If your rear lens is red, the amber bulb will be fine.
It wouldn't be a mix of red/orange? I'm sticking to the resistor mod anyway since I already have the bulbs in hand
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Old Sep 17, 2024 | 11:25 AM
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Instead of soldering in resistors and such, I just swap the flasher relay. I've done full LED conversions on my Accord and motorcycle and by swapping out the flasher relay, you don't need to solder anything. Just pop in LED bulbs and hyperflashing is gone.

This is what I used for my TL
Amazon Amazon
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Old Sep 17, 2024 | 12:11 PM
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Whaaaaa. This is a direct replacement!?
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Old Sep 17, 2024 | 12:13 PM
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Correct, direct replacement plug and play. Be warned....taking out the old relay flasher will be a PITA. Just take your time with it.
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Old Sep 17, 2024 | 12:20 PM
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What a hero! I'm going away tomorrow but you've given me something to look forward to when I return, thanks for the tip as well
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