led turn signal question

[Kyle_KleinSS]

Hey guys I just installed some led turn signals in the car and my truck. I have the relay so they dont hyperflash. But not I have a problem where my turn signals stay illuminated on my dash, like its saying I have a bulb out. Has anyone else had this problem? And what did you do to fix it? I hear the resistors can work, but I was trying to avoid them if I dont need it.

 

[Weslsew]

Where did you get them? I actually just installed eBay led tail light bulbs and the display on my radio and odometer turns off when the brake is pressed. I'm thinking there must be a short in one of the LEDs.

 

[4601S/C]

If you're afraid of splicing the resistors, they sell plug in versions that fit our cars. I have seen them on ebay. A local LED specialty shop sells them in St. Louis (Diode Dynamics), but they are always sold out of them. I think they are $15 or so for sets of 2.

 

[Kyle_KleinSS]

They are from ebay. I couldnt justify 120 bucks for 6 bulbs and a relay off of am. You might be in the same boat a resistor might fix your issue. If there was a short I think your bulb would flicker on and off.

No I can wire them fine I just want to make sure that will fix my problem. so I need some of these? http://www.ebay.com/itm/4PCS-50W-6-...Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cde0646db&vxp=mtr

 

[4601S/C]

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No I can wire them fine I just want to make sure that will fix my problem. so I need some of these? http://www.ebay.com/itm/4PCS-50W-6-...Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cde0646db&vxp=mtr

Those would be the ones. I think you will need 1 resistor per bulb.

 

[Weslsew]

They are from ebay. I couldnt justify 120 bucks for 6 bulbs and a relay off of am. You might be in the same boat a resistor might fix your issue. If there was a short I think your bulb would flicker on and off.

No I can wire them fine I just want to make sure that will fix my problem. so I need some of these? http://www.ebay.com/itm/4PCS-50W-6-...Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cde0646db&vxp=mtr

I think you might be right. I guess our cars still need the resistors even with the ss flasher. I would imagine only one resistor per side would be necessary though, don't the lights for each bulb combine at the plug in the trunk? I didn't want to cut up my tail harnesses, but if I'm going to have to install resistors, I'm gonna also add the three wire sockets to the inner bulbs also.

 

[Huachipato]

I would think one Resistor per side. I'd at least start there and add more if needed.

 

[Kyle_KleinSS]

I will do some research. Reading on the forum for my truck people don't have this problem. Maybe a different better relay will fix the issue as well? I'm waiting to see what they say there

 

[Kyle_KleinSS]

Ok I am going to add the resistors this weekend. I also noticed when my lights are on the cruise doesnt work nor does the turn signals themselves. When my lights are off during the day it all works but I get that flashing odometer display as well. Anyone add in the resistors to confirm they fix all of these issues?

 

[SILVER_SVT_GT]

Don't you just hate it when someone leaves a thread hanging without following up and stating what did or did not fix the problem? Allow me...

Standing in Wal-Mart (automotive section), Kyle and I see they sell LED's. On the package, it says, No Error Codes. So he buys a set to try.

Problem fixed. All issues were address by some LED's bought at Wal-Mart. Think they were around $14 for a set of 2. Hope this helps someone.

 

[Weslsew]

For anyone that comes across this, my issue was solved here: http://www.svtperformance.com/forum...ht-bulb-issue-long-and-complicated&highlight=

As it turned out, the eBay bulbs had crappy/defective diodes. Replacing them fixed the issue.