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Title: LED indicators on United Pacific turn signal switch
Post by: hsv-001 on October 31, 2014, 11:42:10 AM
I am trying to use amber LED's as indicators but am struggling with the flasher unit . I am aware that the LED's use less power so I am trying to use a 4 post resistor .I Have replaced 1w bulb in switch handle with 3w and have installed EK holden directional arrows [lights] on dash with 6w bulbs . All is fine until I pull the headlight switch with the engine running ,then the indicators stop flashing . Would I be correct in assuming that there isn't enough resistance [earthing ] on the knob indicator lamp to power the flasher ? If so is that where my resistor should be ? I assumed that the flasher earthed through all the indicator bulbs, but it seems that it's only through the acorn bulb on the handle . I need ideas . Cheers Haydn 


Title: Re: LED indicators on United Pacific turn signal switch
Post by: FCRB26 on October 31, 2014, 11:49:40 AM
I just ones off ebay and put in the FE all around works fine ?


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2x-12V-24-LED-BAU15S-5009-AMBER-INDICATOR-LIGHT-GLOBE-/321527824260?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4adc8d3f84


Title: Re: LED indicators on United Pacific turn signal switch
Post by: fx48_eh64 on October 31, 2014, 08:48:22 PM
I just bought a flasher can to suit led globes,  they flash electronically and don't rely on current draw

like this
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ELECTRONIC-FLASHER-CAN-FOR-LED-indicators-flashing-fast-FOR-Ford-Commodore-VW-/281481560124?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item41899bc03c



Title: Re: LED indicators on United Pacific turn signal switch
Post by: hsv-001 on November 01, 2014, 10:23:16 AM
Thank for that ,I'll get one of those . I have one that is for LED's but am not sure if its bi-metal . Also was pulling my hair out over load sensitive [don't have enough to spare] . Cheers Haydn