james h
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| posted on 23/3/09 at 05:13 PM |
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LED lighting
I'm intending to use LED lighting all round my car, except for the headlights.
I am aware that using a standard loom, I will need to correct the indicator flash rate. As far as I can see from searches on here, there are two
options for this:
-LED flasher relay
-Inline resistor
I want to use the inline resistors, as it seems it will be a simpler solution. Any opinions on this?
Also, is there anything else I need to be aware of before I start getting all the lights?
Indicators
Rear lights
Any suggestions for rear LED fog lights?
Thanks,
James
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blakep82
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| posted on 23/3/09 at 05:23 PM |
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i made a post last week about LED flasher relays. apparently, standard flasher relays can be modified to stop them flashing too quick.
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=108987
it seems a simple case of removing one of the pins from the electronics in the flasher.
on the issue of changing to a led flasher or putting inline fuses. it would be cheaper and easier to just go with an led flasher relay wouldn't
it? you can get them for about £8
[Edited on 23/3/09 by blakep82]
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adithorp
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| posted on 23/3/09 at 05:27 PM |
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Use an electronic flasher unit.
Resistors is just a bodge. They draw the same current as using bulbs and get hot so whats the point?
adrian
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
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serieslandy
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| posted on 23/3/09 at 05:35 PM |
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I would have thought that the
led flasher unit would have been the
simplist answer as it should be a direct replacement.
Also I would check if the trailer lights are "E" marked as someone was selling a set eariler in the week.
HERE
[Edited on 23/3/09 by serieslandy]
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blakep82
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| posted on 23/3/09 at 05:36 PM |
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YES those lights are e-marked. i've got some
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 23/3/09 at 05:41 PM |
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As above - dont bodge it for the sake of an £8 relay. The resistors can generate a lot of heat
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BenB
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| posted on 23/3/09 at 05:51 PM |
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The resistors have to generate lots of heat. This means your alternator has to work harder. That takes power.
Use a flasher relay.
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james h
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| posted on 23/3/09 at 05:53 PM |
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Ok thanks for your replies, a flasher relay it is!
Thanks,
James
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splitrivet
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| posted on 23/3/09 at 06:46 PM |
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Those rear lights are smart, wish I hadnt cut flaming big holes in my wings now.
Cheers,
Bob
I used to be a Werewolf but I'm alright nowwoooooooooooooo
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