Re: LEDs.. yes again!
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 1:11 pm
a certain type yes.. the normal res that let you use a LED on a 12V system do only that.
the reason they are hazards at the mo is that the indicator system is a loop, normally there is not enough power to power the other side when you switch them on. as LEDs require so little to power them, they pick up the small amount of power on both sides = hazards.
if i removed the dash bulb they will work properly as the dash bulb is the "centre" of the loop. but id like to keep my dash light in.
what i need to get now is a "load resistor" aka Power resistor 6ohm 50w for each indicator.
i am still looking in to the load res as they become very hot...
i also want to change the front LEDs as i not 100% happy with them. not bright enough
the reason they are hazards at the mo is that the indicator system is a loop, normally there is not enough power to power the other side when you switch them on. as LEDs require so little to power them, they pick up the small amount of power on both sides = hazards.
if i removed the dash bulb they will work properly as the dash bulb is the "centre" of the loop. but id like to keep my dash light in.
what i need to get now is a "load resistor" aka Power resistor 6ohm 50w for each indicator.
i am still looking in to the load res as they become very hot...
i also want to change the front LEDs as i not 100% happy with them. not bright enough