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LED in blinker

i just bought some LED's to go in my blinker and now it blinks super fast. i wasn't really surprised when this happened but i'm unsure as how to fix it. i was looking at some LED websites and noticed that they sell flashers specifically for this application but i wasn't sure exactly what i needed. can you guys lend a helping hand and let me know what i need to make my blinker blink at the correct speed?? thanks guys!
 
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Since the LED uses less power, your truck shows it as a blown bulb. you need to get a little thing that they sell that "tricks" the truck. You can find them on ebay. You can go to a truck stop that has a "toy store" and sells LED's. It is no big deal.
 
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ebay sells blink LED resistors 2 wires tap into the blinker wires and work like a charm ive got em on mine..
 
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I've heard buying an electric relay would work... it replaces the one in the interior, that makes that lil sound...
 
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yeah Jusnes Modified sells them too!
 
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Originally Posted by HighRollerII
ebay sells blink LED resistors 2 wires tap into the blinker wires and work like a charm ive got em on mine..
is THIS like what you're talking about? i've heard of these things but never seen them, so i don't know exactly what i'm lookin for haah.
 
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is THIS like what you're talking about? i've heard of these things but never seen them, so i don't know exactly what i'm lookin for haah.

yes thats what i got
 
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nice, thank you very much guys, just ordered me a pair
 
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What if you put in LED brakes?

Would they blink really fast? Might get some *******s to pay attention... lol...
 
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Buy the electronic blinker - 16$ works perfect
Remember, the "r" in resistor stands for "retard".
 
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Get the blinker EP27 off the shelf from auto zone.
 
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