Author Topic: Turn signals (Read 3146 times)

bridge · « **on:** June 02, 2005, 08:44:12 PM »

Bought some after market flush mount front signals.

Have one wired and it flashes faster than the original on the other side; Same speed as the rear flashed when the front was missing.

These are stick ons and I dont want to stick them until I undersatnd why this is happening.

Thanks for any help anyone can offer.

Red01 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 02, 2005, 11:24:18 PM »

It flashes faster because the aftermarket bulbs (or LEDs) have a lower amp draw than the OEM bulbs.
The lower amp draw is why it flashes faster when one OEM bulb is burned out, too.

bridge · « **Reply #2 on:** June 03, 2005, 12:41:01 AM »

RED01

As always, you are the man.Makes sense. I have the original bulb, I think I'll just put it in tomorrow and see what happens.

Thanks for the help

bridge · « **Reply #3 on:** June 03, 2005, 12:52:07 AM »

RED01

Just to make sure;This will not hurt in anyway if I stay with the faster bulbs,will it?

Red01 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 03, 2005, 02:42:48 AM »

Nope. You'll just have to keep an eye on the bulbs for when they burn out since you won't get a "fast signal" as a warning anymore.

Kamzilla · « **Reply #5 on:** June 15, 2005, 11:39:28 AM »

Bridge,

I had the same problem when I installed my flushmounts. I kept the stock signals in back, but changed them to clear lens with an orange bulb. I solved the fast flashing problem by matching the draw of the front bulbs. Hope this helps...

echomadman · « **Reply #6 on:** June 15, 2005, 12:14:20 PM »

you can put a resistor inline with the new lights to make the current draw the same as with the oem indicators, you'ld need to know the ohmage of the old and new lights and get the closest resistor to make up the difference