led indicators

[Jayx5]

Ive just bought some rear led indicator bulbs (error free) they work fine but it ticks fast as if a bulb has gone! Will they all do this or have I bought some duds? They cost £18

[Sanj]

Think the load is too low and you need a resistor to help.

[Jayx5]

Shouldn't they have them as there error free?

[Ant]

Are your front ones still working ? 

[Rusty]

Error free they may be but as Sanj says, you will need a suitable resistor to slow it all down.
The error free part is so that the LCM doesn't see the LED's as a blown lamp, but if it doesn't see a high enough resistance it will cause the flash rate to be too fast.


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[Jayx5]

I understand now, I will look into it. Thanks guys.

[james8whippy]

Jay,

Just out of interest what type of fitment are the rear indicators as I plan on doing them also with my new LED rear lights.

Thanks!
James

[Jayx5]

the bulbs have slightly offset pins. The led ones I got wernt but I still got them to fit
hope this helps. Jay

[james8whippy]

That's great thanks for uploading! I was looking at those exact ones actually. Apart from flashing too fast

Are they pretty bright?

[Jayx5]

They aren't much brighter than the old ones but are so much sharper ,you get no bulb fade if you know what I mean.

[james8whippy]

Yeah I no what you mean LED's are so much faster at lighting up and go off instantly I like that look a lot.