Led indicators

[ACP17]

Hi all, just changed my indicators to led all work but the flash pattern has increased! Can any one help? Do I need to change a fuse to compensate?

 

[caprixpack]

You need to wire in resistors, this will increase the load on the circuit and stop the bulb out quick flash. It's a common problem with fitting led bulbs.

 

[ACP17]

Hi thanks for the quick reply, how and where do I do that? Hope you can help! Also would it fail an MOT with that blink rate even though all bulbs are working?

 

[caprixpack]

Yeah it will fail an mot due to incorrect flash speed. You need something like this.
https://amzn.eu/d/3zHzHQe

 

[ACP17]

Hi thanks do you have to do one for each light or can you just do one each side in the boot due to them being on the same circuit?

 

[caprixpack]

You need one for each bulb.

 

[ACP17]

Doh!

 

[caprixpack]

I believe you can actually get relays that counter the need for resistors though, I'll have a look.

 

[YOG]

I solved my led flashing speed by changing the relay in the indicator unit.

 

[puma_fras]

These may help

https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/collections/indicator-relays-electronic

 

[ACP17]

I don’t know what to say but thank you so much to all of you that have supported me on this post! I will try the relay option as it’s seems the better option/more centralised. I feel like I’m part of a great family on this owners site, thank you! I’m a IT manager for the NHS full time with two kids so all your help is like gold dust to me! X

 

[ACP17]

These may help

https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/collections/indicator-relays-electronic

Hi, just ordered the correct relay, very friendly service would recommend to all puma people! Thank you!