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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ok cheers nero.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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No probs. PM me your address. What wattage are the original bulbs that those LED units are replacing, BTW? Do you want me to put flyleads on these for you, and if so, how much cable do you want on 'em?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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.i was refering to matt!!!
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