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Old 02-23-2011, 10:04 AM
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hey guys i have a 1995 f3 and im installing led blinkers and ive herd u have to put resistors in so the flashing will slow down to normal instead of blinking fast like a bulb is out i was just wonderin if anyone know how big resistor i need
 
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Resistors will work but they tend to get hot. An alternative is to replace your flasher relay with one of the ones below that are designed to provide a slower flash rate and they don't get hot. Scroll down to the bottom of the page where the motorcycle flashers are.

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Old 02-23-2011, 11:20 AM
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is the heat something you have to worry about with the limited amount of time you actually use your turn signals? Just a Q that popped into my head.
 
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Old 02-23-2011, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by DagonRais
is the heat something you have to worry about with the limited amount of time you actually use your turn signals? Just a Q that popped into my head.
The resistor heat issue is something I read about on various places. They say to not mount them where they will not be exposed to air (wrapping in a wire bundle with shrink wrap, etc.).

I like the electronic LED relay idea. I have resistors for my Rizoma Zero 11 LED rear signals and they take up a bit of room in my underseat storage area. I'm thinking about getting rid of them and getting one of the LED flasher relays for around $9. The company that makes them is right along my route home from work.
 
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