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Old 03-08-2009, 08:45 AM
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Hey guys, I'm just wondering, why are resistors needed for LED blinkers? I mean, I've read the posts where if resistors aren't used, you'll get hyperflashing, but don't the LEDS have built in resistors? By looking at the LED replacements on v-leds.com, I would assume you just need to swap the incandescents with the LEDs, and you'll be good to go. But seeing how resistors are needed, it doesn't seem like that's the case. And how would the resistors fit with the LEDs in the housing?

Sorry, I'm a pretty big noob at this, and I wasn't really good at physics, E&M and circuits were never fun for me.

the resistors your taking about are for the leds which are built in but we are talkign about the LED LOAD resistor for the car. hyperblinking occurs if not enough/too much current on the line in the car (adding leds or burnt out halogen bulb) so for you if your doing just front or just rear get 6 ohm if your doing both get 3 ohm.
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Old 03-08-2009, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by InFaMouSLink
the resistors your taking about are for the leds which are built in but we are talkign about the LED LOAD resistor for the car. hyperblinking occurs if not enough/too much current on the line in the car (adding leds or burnt out halogen bulb) so for you if your doing just front or just rear get 6 ohm if your doing both get 3 ohm.
So, are LED Load resistors a must if you want to change the blinkers into LEDs? Why is it that the resistors inside the LEDs themselves aren't enough? The thing I don't really get is why LEDs need load resistors, and incandescent don't?
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where can these LED Load resistors be bought? and is there a DIY on how to install them.. would like to do both front and rear signals.. any one can give me some advice? thanks!
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is it easier to install the resistors in the front or the back? in which case ill be doing both front and back LEDS. also if i want to change it back to stock can i do so without regrets?
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I have 6ohm resistors and I still get hyper blinking but the hazards dont hyper blink.. so confused
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nice Evan the car is looking good
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Originally Posted by AcuraStyle
I have 6ohm resistors and I still get hyper blinking but the hazards dont hyper blink.. so confused
different circuit, hazards dont run thru the flasher relay.

you have 6 ohm with what setup? front/rear or both?
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Originally Posted by DNPhotography
is it easier to install the resistors in the front or the back? in which case ill be doing both front and back LEDS. also if i want to change it back to stock can i do so without regrets?
rear. theres a DIY. you'll regret installing them halogens back. its all plug n play no cutting required but the resistors will just get spliced no damage !
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Originally Posted by sleepinxlionhart
So, are LED Load resistors a must if you want to change the blinkers into LEDs? Why is it that the resistors inside the LEDs themselves aren't enough? The thing I don't really get is why LEDs need load resistors, and incandescent don't?

Yes they are a must! resistors in the leds are for the LEDS. Load resistors are for the CAR as i said earlier.

leds require less amperage than halogen bulbs thats why you need load resistors.
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^^ da mad scientist has spoken ! i agree with him...

this comin up friday i will buy myself a solderin machine from radioshack, a bunch of led resistors and leds...

will b doin my door handles to see how that will turn out... need to b ready 4 the summer
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Originally Posted by InFaMouSLink
Yes they are a must! resistors in the leds are for the LEDS. Load resistors are for the CAR as i said earlier.

leds require less amperage than halogen bulbs thats why you need load resistors.
Makes sense, thanks
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Originally Posted by ABP_04TL
^^ da mad scientist has spoken ! i agree with him...

this comin up friday i will buy myself a solderin machine from radioshack, a bunch of led resistors and leds...

will b doin my door handles to see how that will turn out... need to b ready 4 the summer
Good luck with that LED Handle mod... ... there is a secret module needed to make them work flawlessly with the courtesy light circuit...

Additionally, you don't need a soldering iron to get that mod done...
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Originally Posted by rodneyc77
Good luck with that LED Handle mod... ... there is a secret module needed to make them work flawlessly with the courtesy light circuit...

Additionally, you don't need a soldering iron to get that mod done...

thnx for the good luck charm Rod... dont worry we will figure it out for the module


Oh Plus im not gettin the solderin iron for that altho i mentioned it was for it, i have other stuff in mind

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what happens if you dont install the resistors? just the hyperblinking or will they burn out faster?
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Originally Posted by InFaMouSLink
different circuit, hazards dont run thru the flasher relay.

you have 6 ohm with what setup? front/rear or both?
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Originally Posted by AcuraStyle
what happens if you dont install the resistors? just the hyperblinking or will they burn out faster?
as I said earlier, I like the "hyperblink" look. I would think technically due to the use they might burn out quicker but I've been running front/rear blinker led's for about a year without resistor's with no issues......
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Originally Posted by AcuraStyle
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check your connections, make sure you are connecting them to the correct wires and that the connections are tight.
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