Jeano
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| posted on 23/8/23 at 08:50 AM |
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Fast FLash
I am just finishing the bodywork rebuild of my MK Indy. I used to have indicators in nose cone, headlights, sidelights and rears (4nr) with a mixture
of led and normal bulbs.
I have smoothed over my nose cone indicators and now i have the fast flash.
How do i overcome this? wire into the old circuit a resitor between the posotive and negative or change the relay?
Location: Essex
Drives: MK Indy F20c with hairdryer
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coyoteboy
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| posted on 23/8/23 at 09:12 AM |
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Either use an LED-compatible relay, or wire in a resistor yes.
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Jeano
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| posted on 23/8/23 at 11:26 AM |
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this may be a stupid question how do i find an LED compitable relay.
my relays are the below
30Amp 12V Heavy Duty 4 Pin Relay Automotive Car Bike Boat Protection https://amzn.eu/d/1HGivVC
Location: Essex
Drives: MK Indy F20c with hairdryer
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 23/8/23 at 11:42 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Jeano
this may be a stupid question how do i find an LED compitable relay.
my relays are the below
30Amp 12V Heavy Duty 4 Pin Relay Automotive Car Bike Boat Protection https://amzn.eu/d/1HGivVC
Online or Halfords stock them, should say its LED compatible which simply means a chip turns it off and on rather than a bi-metal switch which an LED
uses too little power to function correctly and instead behaves like you have a blown bulb.
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adithorp
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| posted on 23/8/23 at 01:32 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Jeano
this may be a stupid question how do i find an LED compitable relay.
my relays are the below
30Amp 12V Heavy Duty 4 Pin Relay Automotive Car Bike Boat Protection https://amzn.eu/d/1HGivVC
He's refering to the flasher relay. The one in your link is just a switching relay and not the indicator one
You need an LED compatible/electronic indicator/flasher relay.
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Jeano
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| posted on 23/8/23 at 02:31 PM |
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sorry this was my flasher relay!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321967680672
posted the wrong relay
[Edited on 23/8/23 by Jeano]
Location: Essex
Drives: MK Indy F20c with hairdryer
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Deckman001
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| posted on 23/8/23 at 02:54 PM |
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I bought my relay from carbuilder solutions, they are a great company. it worked straight away.
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BenB
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| posted on 23/8/23 at 03:03 PM |
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Now I guess the real question is the fast flashing a "feature not a bug"????
IE with old incandescent bulbs was the fast flashing there to tell you a bulb had blown? Or was it just an annoying feature 
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adithorp
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| posted on 23/8/23 at 08:08 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by BenB
Now I guess the real question is the fast flashing a "feature not a bug"????
IE with old incandescent bulbs was the fast flashing there to tell you a bulb had blown? Or was it just an annoying feature
It's a side effect of the way the relay works that if the load drops (due to a failed/incorrect bulb or an led) it'll flash faster. That
"side effect" is used to indicate a failed buld though. Electronic relays are often listed with the note "no bulb failure
warning"
LED Flasher Relay 3 Pin 12V LED Electronic Flasher Unit Adjustable Indicator Relay for Car Vehicle Motorcycle https://amzn.eu/d/jbHbgMh
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Jeano
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| posted on 23/8/23 at 08:13 PM |
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My relay is 4 pin thou, will this still work?
Location: Essex
Drives: MK Indy F20c with hairdryer
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adithorp
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| posted on 23/8/23 at 08:37 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Jeano
My relay is 4 pin thou, will this still work?
Then Google 4pin electronic flasher relay.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234743565974?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=gnvCGhCvRzm&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=jvzsexmirua
&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
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ianhurley20
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| posted on 24/8/23 at 08:28 AM |
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Perhaps easier to fit a 50 watt 6 ohm resistor in line with the LED
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Jeano
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| posted on 24/8/23 at 11:21 AM |
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Im removing the entire LED lights on this circuit
Location: Essex
Drives: MK Indy F20c with hairdryer
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Jeano
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| posted on 29/8/23 at 07:14 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by adithorp
quote:
Originally posted by Jeano
My relay is 4 pin thou, will this still work?
Then Google 4pin electronic flasher relay.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234743565974?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=gnvCGhCvRzm&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=jvzsexmirua
&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
For record purpose this fixed all my problems, thank you.
Location: Essex
Drives: MK Indy F20c with hairdryer
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