Led marker problem...why?

I just ordered 4 3157 LED superwhite marker bulbs for my ford explorer sport 99. I was running 4 superwhite bulbs that have the blue film on them from discount auto parts and when I put these bulbs in I was in love, they look SO nice. Well I installed the second bulb and i guess I put it in backwards because it blew a fuse and started smoking. I replaced the fuse and turned it the other way and it works fine. so i turn the lights on and these lights turn on fine but they smell really funny lik they are burning. so i turn the lights off and turn the turn signal on, the side with these bulbs in wont blink with the lights off but will blink with the lights on. So I just put everything back to how it was. Now is there any kind of upgraded harness or something I need to run these marker bulbs or what? I really love these bulbs and want them to work. Is there anyway I can make em work or am i out 45$?

 

[Alec]

Try a heavy duty turn signal flasher. If that doesn't work what you'll have to do is have the stock lamps trigger a relay that turns on the new lights, not wire them directly.

EDIT: I read your post wrong and thought you added additional turn signals. sorry.

 

[cgmiller83]

You may need LED Load Equalizers. Since the LED bulbs you put in use less power than normal bulbs you need to make up for it. Here is a web site that sells them. autolumination.com I would suggest e-mailing Chris, the wesite owner. Tell him what you drive and what happened when you put them in. He also has get prices on other LEDs.

 

[Bill Kemp]

Perhaps a Variable load flasher. Sometimes the flashers have to be changed when using LEDs cause they draw less power and the regular flasher thinks a bulbs out and blinks fast.

 

[Afboy143]

Kemp, nice thought. Can i get these at discount auto parts? If so what would I ask for?

 

[Bill Kemp]

"Variable Load Flasher". Often used in trailer towing applications.

 

[EliteConcept]

it may help that if you go to autozone they like to call it an "Electronic" flasher

 

[Afboy143]

how many do I need? and those will replace the flashers in the box under the hood on the driver side right?

 

[Bill Kemp]

There should only be one located under the dash. Turn on the turn signal and find out what is doing the clicking under the dash. Thats the flasher.

 

[cgmiller83]

There are 2 flasher relays. One is behind the kick plate under the steering wheel. Its a bright yellow relay. The other is tucked up under the driver side fender. Just turn on the turn signal and follow the sound.

 

[Afboy143]

alrite thanks guys i guess i got a lot of hunting to do