[Shotimes] LEDs and lamp out

[Ian Fisher]

A resistor would work but they run very hot. So hot
that they can burn through trunk carpeting and melt
plastic. What JVO and I (and others) are doing is
trying to find a flasher that will work properly. It
doesn't seem like anything will be plug n' play so it
looks like we will need to build something or rewire
the stock flash circuit to accept a different flasher.
I have so many other projects (car and life) on my
plate at the moment that I haven't had much chance to 
play around with it much at this time..

Ian

--- Donald Mallinson <dmall@mwonline.net> wrote:

> Yes, you need a resistor, which is why I don't have
> them on any of my 
> cars.   I don't have the electircal knowledge to say
> what value you need 
> on that resistor, but I am sure someone here does. 
> Have you asked the 
> manufacturer of the bulbs?  Usuall they sell the
> proper resistor.
> 
> Don Mallinson
> 
> van Oss wrote:
> 
> >With LED brake lights, I'm noticing that the Lamp
> Out indicator comes on
> >every time I brake.  Also, the flash rate is
> faster.
> >
> >Both of these effects are because LEDs draw less
> current than incandescents,
> >is that right?
> >
> >Would both be corrected by inserting a resistor in
> the line to each LED?
> >How would I calculate the ohm rating of the needed
> resistor?
> >
> >Per Herman Anker, my Lamp Out module is already
> disconnected from the
> >headlights because of a headlamp harness.  Maybe I
> should just remove the
> >Lamp Out module?
> >
> >VO
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