Led turn signals question

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  1. tarapajero1

    tarapajero1 New Member

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    Some websites recommend a pair of load resistors for LED turn signal lights. Will it work or burn out faster if I don't get load resistors?
     
    #1 tarapajero1, Jan 8, 2013
  2. spiderman

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    The load resistor is merely for the flasher relay. It will hyper-flash without a standard load. LEDs take a less load then the OEM incandescent bulbs.

    The alternative is to replace the flash relay with one the supports LEDs. The problem with those, is they won't hyper-flash if you have a burned out bulb.

    Welcome aboard by the way!
     
    #2 spiderman, Jan 8, 2013
  3. KK6PD

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    Here is a pic of the relay in my Gen II. I believe Toyota pretty uses the same relay in multiple vehicles.You can get them from JDM, pop it it, LED away!


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    #3 KK6PD, Jan 9, 2013
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    scottmcphee Junior Member

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    Shows the side tabs to cut, then pop this one in! [​IMG]
    (google tapturn flasher)
     
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