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Led turn signals question

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by geekgame818, Apr 7, 2012.

  1. geekgame818

    geekgame818 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 geekgame818, Apr 7, 2012
  2. spiderman

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    Hello, I am in the process of changing out my bulbs. The set I got came with the load resistors. The resistors are there to "trick" the flasher relay into thinking there is just regular bulbs there but since LEDs draw much less power, the relay will flash rapidly indicating a bulb burnout. The resistors fix that by adding load.

    The best way to fix this is to get a no-load flasher relay... which I have on order.
     
    #2 spiderman, Apr 7, 2012
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