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    Turn signal problems!! "too fast??"

    I recently tinted my rear tail lights, In order to be able to see them during the day I installed some led bulbs in them. The brake lights work perfectly, but when i use the turn signal the lights blink extreamly fast, but work as normal with regular bulbs. I got pulled over and was given a warning about the lights blinking too fast. So what can be done to slow down the turn signal speed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 06BLACKMAX View Post
    I recently tinted my rear tail lights, In order to be able to see them during the day I installed some led bulbs in them. The brake lights work perfectly, but when i use the turn signal the lights blink extreamly fast, but work as normal with regular bulbs. I got pulled over and was given a warning about the lights blinking too fast. So what can be done to slow down the turn signal speed.
    They pulled you over for it blinking too fast?? That's just plain dumb! I guess that's what happens in the town of the Ezekiel Airship!! Sorry, I can't help you with your problem.

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    Thats nothing a buddy of mine got pulled over for excessive braking!!! The SOB's around here are the super cops of super cops.

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    I thought blinking too fast meant you have a blown bulb.
    When I drove mine without the bed the signals went real fast.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 06BLACKMAX View Post
    Thats nothing a buddy of mine got pulled over for excessive braking!!! The SOB's around here are the super cops of super cops.
    That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard of. They must not have a lot to do if they are pulling people over for that!! Sorry to jack your thread.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ramair2002 View Post
    That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard of. They must not have a lot to do if they are pulling people over for that!! Sorry to jack your thread.
    No problem.

    "I thought blinking too fast meant you have a blown bulb.
    When I drove mine without the bed the signals went real fast."

    Yes, that is true. But all of the lights are working. Just blinking really fast.


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    Last edited by 06BLACKMAX; 09-18-2007 at 05:16 PM. Reason: Added question

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    Quote Originally Posted by 06BLACKMAX View Post
    No problem.

    "I thought blinking too fast meant you have a blown bulb.
    When I drove mine without the bed the signals went real fast."
    you are correct the lighting system is drawing (less) current and the truck does think a bulb is out, find a resistor

    go to Radio Shack and get the individual resistors.
    Remember to get the higher wattage resistors, so you don't smoke them
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    Quote Originally Posted by shakesvho View Post
    you are correct the lighting system is drawing more current and the truck does think a bulb is out,
    Led lights actually draw less power. You need to get a flasher made for leds.
    Grote Industries: Flashers and Turn Signal Switches

    LED Flasher FAQ

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    Thanks man!! Got one on the way.

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    or just wire in a dummy bulb somewhere that isnt seen to use up some of the voltage for the flasher.

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