Led Problems

[Warlock]

I installed an integrated led tail kit with 20 watt 5 ohm resistors that came with it. Blinkers worked fine with just that, they just blinked fast.

I just installed R1 flush mounts on the front. I got 10 watt 10 ohm resistors to go with them and all my turn signals do it blink so fast they are solid and my relay goes nuts. Anyone ran into this before? Thanks

 

[konarider94]

are the 10 watt 10 ohm resistors wired in parallel or in series? the resistors have to be wired in parallel to drop the resistance so it draws enough current to cycle the flasher relay. led's have a super high resistance and they dont draw much current. or you could just buy a led relay which works on a timer instead of being based off of current draw.

 

[Warlock]

I had them wired just like I wired the rear. In line with the power wire. One on each turn signal.

 

[Thorivola]

check this page out:

http://led.linear1.org/led.wiz

it may help you if you have information about the LEDs in the turn signal (but I suspect you do not since you bought them as R1 flush mounts)

either way, play with that website and it'll probably help you figure it out

some common LED info:
2.0 volts and 20 mA, source voltage is 12v of course

 

[Warlock]

I have no idea how many leds are in the signals. The lenses are amoked otherwise Id count them.

 

[Tork]

Warlock,

The resistors need to be installed in parallel with each turn signal. That is- the resistor installs ACROSS the positive and negative connection of each signal, not in line with the signal connection as you say you did with your rear signals.

Personally, I'd ditch the resistors and go with the LED relay as konarider94 suggested. It's plug and play. No fuss, no muss. Autozone part number EP36, or American Sportbike part number 16086.

 

[dmiriz]

Definitely get the EP36 LED Flasher, you'll have it installed in about 1 minute....

 

[konarider94]

the led relay is a better way to go. those resistors will get hot. i had trouble finding the right relay from napa but eventually found one that said led on it. you can order one from carquest too, i forget the part number but i can find it in a little while.

 

[50dro]

+1...Get the EP 36 flasher! I feel that's the "right way' to go...Not a big fan of the resistors. Sort of like a band-aide...

 

[rndrkeagle]

Using resistors effectively makes LED lights mimic an incandescent bulb from a power draw perspective. This essentially defeats one of the two key reasons for using LEDS..
1. LEDs look cool
2. LEDs provide significantly more light while drawing significantly less power.

+1 using the EP-36 flasher.. Don't use the resistors... or you lose the real benefit to having LEDs in the first place.

 

[Evil Mechanic]

I have an LED relay i got from ASB that i dont need anymore. I paid $20 for it and its only been used for 2 short rides. Make me an offer dude. you can ditch all your resistors with this.

 

[Warlock]

I texted you sir.

 

[04buell12]

i just baught LED's nd haven't installed them yet. I think this thread just helped me out a great deal.