right heres a question for all you auto electricians,i have just purchased a set of 12v led motorcycle direction indicators to fit to the front of stein.im having a problem with the flash rate,does anybody know how to slow the indicators down.will changing the relays slow them down.
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it's to do with the current draw or something, not sure if it's the current or resistance but generally speaking if you replace a normal indicator bulb for a LED one you have to put a resistor in or buy a unit with something in to make it flash normally. Gis a minit i'll find a link, i was just lookin at a page with more information on.=========
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this is the kinda thing you need (yes i know, it's a pair of resistors for £3) i was on a site that had them in stock and more information about it but i can't find it now. I'm sure someone will enlighten you. If not i'll have another look for it later.=========
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Originally posted by nero279it's to do with the current draw or something, not sure if it's the current or resistance but generally speaking if you replace a normal indicator bulb for a LED one you have to put a resistor in or buy a unit with something in to make it flash normally. Gis a minit i'll find a link, i was just lookin at a page with more information on.www.overfab.uk
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there's a few more resistor kits here http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/product_i...roducts_id=741 and a little more info here http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/default.p...a82cc3271e97eb
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Originally posted by vatchmancheers matt that would be great.
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Yup, you did, Mark. Should hopefully be popping them in the post in the morning for you. When I manage to get hold of an old flasher relay, gonna' see if I can make an electronic flasher unit up for you, but the resistors will get you up and running for the moment. Had a bugger of a time putting the heatshrink on. The wife has only gone and knackered my hairdryer and not bothered telling me. So if some of the heatshrink looks a bit strange, blame the wife. Ended up using the fag lighter and soldering iron to get it shrunk.
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