robertparker
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| posted on 13/10/06 at 06:35 PM |
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LED indicator lamps
Hi guys and girls,
I have replaced my side/brake lights with some smart looking LED ones, and they work fine....
So I thought I would change the rear indicator lamps as well.... so I bought my amber LED lamps (19 LEDS) and fitted them. But they dont seem to light
up.
Now I have tried to research why they wouldn't work but im having trouble...... do i need a load resister or something?
Regards,
Robert
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 13/10/06 at 07:13 PM |
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You shouldn't need a resistor load to make them light up (only to regulate to the proper flash rate). They are however polarity concious(sp)
check for this first and then if your sure its ok, while they are still connected use a test bulb or meter to check for power at them.
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RazMan
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| posted on 13/10/06 at 09:36 PM |
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Personally I wouldn't use the type you are describing - their narrow angle of view really makes visiblility a problem in daylight.
Here's a thread to get some more info http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=52373
Get the Luxeon Star variety - much better but not without their limitations 
You will need an electronic flaher unit to power up an led setup - a conventional one won't give you the correct flashing rate.
[Edited on 13-10-06 by RazMan]
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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mkblade
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| posted on 13/10/06 at 10:20 PM |
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premier wiring may be able to supply you with the contol unit that you need he will need the make of lamp
i did the same thing i bought the led lamps no control unit he managed to get me the correct one
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robertparker
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| posted on 17/10/06 at 11:53 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mkblade
premier wiring may be able to supply you with the contol unit that you need he will need the make of lamp
i did the same thing i bought the led lamps no control unit he managed to get me the correct one
Thanks for the info......
Do you have any contact info for Premier Wiring?
MK Indyblade
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vindicator
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| posted on 17/10/06 at 12:27 PM |
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Hiya,
Read the post about the wiring loom, some one has posted the web address at the end. I found some cheaper things on their site that I had already
obtained form other places.
Vindicator
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robertparker
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| posted on 17/10/06 at 03:52 PM |
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Got it......
www.premierwiring.co.uk
Cheers!
MK Indyblade
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