LED rear turn signal bulbs??? Help needed

mattscherrygt · 03-19-2005, 07:32 PM

Hey all,

I just purchased "Redline" model number 3156 (I believe..don't have them with me right now) LED bulbs which were supposed to be direct replacement for the stock rear turn signal bulbs in my '97 Explorer. To make the story short, the bulbs worked fine when my four-ways are on, but when I put either turn signal on, the flash was extremely fast, EXACTLY as if the bulb would be broken or something (as if your stock bulb would burn out, then cause your turn signal to flash faster). Anyways, I can't figure out why this is happening. Again, the four ways work great (meaning, regular flash pattern and speed), but when either turn signal is put on, the flash gets too fast. I tried putting the stock bulbs back in, and the flash resumes to normal speed, so the problem definitely is limited to the LED... Oh yeah, I have the LED's in correctly too, as there is only one way to put them in (the other way they won't even function at all)

Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks a lot all.

Matt

*huskyfan23* · 03-19-2005, 08:04 PM

You need to add a load resistor.

mattscherrygt · 03-19-2005, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huskyfan23

You need to add a load resistor.

Thanks for your response. Are you sure this will work, or is it an assumption? Where can I get one/ how much? Thanks for your help once again. Take it easy.

Matt

*huskyfan23* · 03-19-2005, 08:21 PM

Yes, I'm positive. There are other threads about it, run a search. I'm not sure what ohm rating you need. You can get them at Radio Shack.

mattscherrygt · 03-19-2005, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huskyfan23

Yes, I'm positive. There are other threads about it, run a search. I'm not sure what ohm rating you need. You can get them at Radio Shack.

Thanks a lot man. I was just thinking of taking them back, but I will check into this first. I really want the LED look, so it will be worth it. Any other info would be great from any others with specifics, but thanks again Husky.

Matt

*DirtyDog* · 03-19-2005, 09:07 PM

I just let mine flash fast. I like it better that way and I think it's more noticable

03-19-2005, 07:32 PM	#1
mattscherrygt Wannabe Elite Explorer Lancaster, Pa N/A Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 15 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	LED rear turn signal bulbs??? Help needed Hey all, I just purchased "Redline" model number 3156 (I believe..don't have them with me right now) LED bulbs which were supposed to be direct replacement for the stock rear turn signal bulbs in my '97 Explorer. To make the story short, the bulbs worked fine when my four-ways are on, but when I put either turn signal on, the flash was extremely fast, EXACTLY as if the bulb would be broken or something (as if your stock bulb would burn out, then cause your turn signal to flash faster). Anyways, I can't figure out why this is happening. Again, the four ways work great (meaning, regular flash pattern and speed), but when either turn signal is put on, the flash gets too fast. I tried putting the stock bulbs back in, and the flash resumes to normal speed, so the problem definitely is limited to the LED... Oh yeah, I have the LED's in correctly too, as there is only one way to put them in (the other way they won't even function at all) Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks a lot all. Matt

03-19-2005, 08:04 PM	#2
huskyfan23 Rah no Hans Bwix WA 1994 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 6,896 Vehicle Specs	You need to add a load resistor. __________________ 1994 Explorer XLT My registry entry: here Diamond Everything w/ HID Bi-Xenon Projectors I'm no doctor, but I am a self-proclaimed genius. There's no reason not to trust me. What kind of dessert causes women to gain the most weight? Wedding cake

03-19-2005, 08:21 PM	#4
huskyfan23 Rah no Hans Bwix WA 1994 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 6,896 Vehicle Specs	Yes, I'm positive. There are other threads about it, run a search. I'm not sure what ohm rating you need. You can get them at Radio Shack. __________________ 1994 Explorer XLT My registry entry: here Diamond Everything w/ HID Bi-Xenon Projectors I'm no doctor, but I am a self-proclaimed genius. There's no reason not to trust me. What kind of dessert causes women to gain the most weight? Wedding cake

03-19-2005, 09:07 PM	#6
DirtyDog I will not! Lethbridge,Alberta,Canada 04 Aviator Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,283 Vehicle Specs	I just let mine flash fast. I like it better that way and I think it's more noticable __________________ 04 Aviator 06 F-150 Lariat 99 F-150 XLT[/B]