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Subject:Re: LED turn signals blinking fast
From:Eric Caron
Date:Sun, 12 Apr 2020 21:24:51 -0400

Yes, 

        When I purchased my LED kit it came with the flasher relay.  I was able to change out all the bulbs.  But, I had Bruno help me find and change out the flasher relay.  I think it was pretty easy to find near the fuse box if I remember correctly. 

Once that was changed the flasher led lights blinked normally.

eRic 

> On Apr 12, 2020, at 4:26 PM, kenneth wilford (Van-Again) <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> 
> There is a special blinker module you can buy on eBay that fixes the
> problem.  Search for LED blinker module and you should find it.  Replace
> your flasher relay with this other controller and you are good to go.
> 
> Ken
> 
> On Sun, Apr 12, 2020, 4:04 PM Stan Shapiro <mail@stanshapiro.com> wrote:
> 
>> 1977 Bay Camper, 2 liter, FI
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I installed LEDs for parking, brake and backup lights-they work great.
>> 
>> For the turn signal-they are blinking fast ( from what I read, this was
>> pretty much expected to be the case)
>> 
>> "the turn signals don't have enough resistance to blink. you have to add a
>> 470 ohm resistor, or use a standard bulb at one end and an LED at the
>> other."
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> My question is:    Where does the resistor go?      Electronics is not my
>> strength, but if it is a simple answer I have the tools and basic skills to
>> do it.   Is there a way to do it without getting to the wiring under the
>> dash?    Can I put a resistor in line to one of the turn signals at the
>> spade on the actual signal housing?   Do I have to do all 4?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Thanks
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> stan
>>