10-03-2004, 07:43 PM | #1 |
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Leds won't flash
I've had the rear leds and side marker leds for some time but today I tried yellow 1157 leds in the front and now none of the lights will flash if the parking lights or headlights are on. I have an electronic flasher and checked all the grounds. I know that the leds don't draw as much current and if I put incandescent bulbs back in the front turn/parking everything works- but I would like to use leds all around. Isn't there something in the newer cars and trucks they use when there are leds all around?
Thanks much!
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10-03-2004, 07:46 PM | #2 |
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Odd, with the electronic flasher, it should blink even if it is just one LED and nothing else.
What brand of flasher is it? |
10-03-2004, 09:00 PM | #3 |
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It was a genuine "Pep Boys" Andy, so I guess its a cheap one. I was thinking of switching it out, they're cheap enough, I suppose.
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10-03-2004, 10:53 PM | #4 |
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I know the NAPA ones are pretty good, I think they are kinda pricey though.
But on my 69, it has LEDs in the back, and old bulbs up front. When I removed the front bulbs, it would still blink on just the LED load. |
10-03-2004, 11:24 PM | #5 |
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We have a napa here, I' ll give it a shot.I sure hate to give up and turn it over to the auto electric shop, but I'm starting to get baffled. I thought there was a post about this some time ago, saying something about 'rzengineerining?" having a setup for all led lights to replace the electronic flasher.Back to the drawing board I guess. Thanks Andy. Glad you're back on the board helping the rest of us.
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10-03-2004, 11:39 PM | #6 |
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hey curbie do you have a fleet side? do you have the 1157 led bulbs or a true led conversion in the back? i am thinking about making my own and was wondering how many leds the conversions consisted of. thanks(sorry for high jacking, hope the new flasher works for you)
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10-03-2004, 11:48 PM | #7 |
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When I installed my LED's, I used a EL-12 Flasher.
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68w- yes, its a fleetside, I got the leds from a board member that was making them before he started making the for ECE. I think they are 120 leds each side but i will count them in the morning for you.
70c10- where idi you get your el-12 flasher? Andy- the brand is TS- made in USA Thanks guys
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10-04-2004, 12:13 AM | #9 |
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I'll have to look at mine tomorow and give you a name/part number.
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10-04-2004, 12:33 AM | #10 |
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Thanks Andy
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I got it at Advance Auto Parts
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I counted the leds this morning, I was way off on my guess. There are 168 leds and the board measures 2 3/8" wide and 8" tall Hope it helps My neighbor in Perry Hall- thanks & have a good weekend Curbie
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10-04-2004, 11:46 AM | #13 |
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Where ae y'all getting your LED tail lights, etc?
When I went with all LED's on my motorcycle, I had to add a resistor to the circuit. Basically, the LED's had so little draw on the circuit that the flasher couldn't sense and flash. |
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Kinda butch, but pretty cheap compaired to the kits you can buy. |
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Thanks. I may hunt down the replacement lenses.
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Good luck in finding the little electric gremlin.
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Grendel is right.
LED's DO NOT draw enough amps to work with a reg flasher,even an electronic flasher didn't work for me. You need the reg bulbs or as sugested use a resistor to help activate the flasher.
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Thanks for all the replies-
Anyone know what resistor to get or where it should go?
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You might try www.radiantz.com . They specialize in LEDs for motorcycles but since both are twelve volt and since a tailight is a tail light and a blinker a blinker they probably have a fix for you. If not, I bet they point you in the right direction. Good luck.
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10-07-2004, 12:46 PM | #20 |
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Update
I just spoke to radiantz(thanks Nixon) they were very helpful. I ordered thier "flasher". As soon as I get it wired in I'll get get back to you all or do a FAQ. The leds I bought for the front have several yellow leds facing straight ahead,and about four small leds facing back into the housing. I painted the housing interior with chrome paint to bounce more light. If I can make it all work out, it should be nice setup.Thanks for all the help Curbie
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