LED taillights - Thoughts?
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The tail lights should not have any effect on the blinker speed. That is controlled by your flasher module.
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"The reason the LED signals flash so fast is because they draw a significantly less amount of power than the stock bulbs. In turn, the flasher relay interprets this drop in current as a burned out bulb. Thus indicating you of the malfunction by increasing the turn signal rate".
Can someone clarify that these lights are "NOT" LED but a redisigned rear tail light assy using standard bulbs.
Last edited by Mother; Mar 27, 2009 at 12:02 PM.
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These are true LED arrays. So in your above statement it sometimes is true that LEDs cause faster blink. But using an array like this probably wouldn't cause this. Since the array will increase the resistance. Some manufactures also put a resistor inline to handle your stated issue.
From reading this thread from start, the manufacture making these, have been making many LED conversions over the last few years. I am sure these blink fine.
From reading this thread from start, the manufacture making these, have been making many LED conversions over the last few years. I am sure these blink fine.
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This is the reason "below" I found when this happened when I used them on my truck. Not trying to start new topic but just want to know from someone that tried the new tail lights.
"The reason the LED signals flash so fast is because they draw a significantly less amount of power than the stock bulbs. In turn, the flasher relay interprets this drop in current as a burned out bulb. Thus indicating you of the malfunction by increasing the turn signal rate".
Can someone clarify that these lights are "NOT" LED but a redisigned rear tail light assy using standard bulbs.
"The reason the LED signals flash so fast is because they draw a significantly less amount of power than the stock bulbs. In turn, the flasher relay interprets this drop in current as a burned out bulb. Thus indicating you of the malfunction by increasing the turn signal rate".
Can someone clarify that these lights are "NOT" LED but a redisigned rear tail light assy using standard bulbs.
Last edited by jhbrennan; Mar 27, 2009 at 12:21 PM.
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jhbrennan...That's what I get for speed reading.. Thanks! FLYER007 Gottcha..I missed OrangeC2's picture of just stock connector to tail assy connector that is built into the unit.
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Last edited by Mother; Mar 27, 2009 at 12:35 PM.
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I will try to get you some pics this weekend
They did not send us one when they sent us the red/smoked and clear. I will definitely post pics once I get them in
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Last i heard the Red/Clear were coming in sometime next week, after everyone see's all 3 and chooses what style they want i'm sure he will start up the group buy. I'm very anxious
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It's at customs but the estimated arrival date is still 4/5. I will post up once we receive them! Sorry for the unexpected delays everyone. Thanks for your patience and understanding
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