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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 08:18 PM
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So i got 08 tails for my 07 tc and i put red led turn signals in and now the turn signal blinks faster than before as in its telling the car that one of the turn signals is out but none are, anyone know how to fix this problem?
Old Feb 24, 2008 | 08:30 PM
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it is normal cause you put a LED light which draws less watts than a bulb, if you where to throw a bulb back inside to test it out then it will blink slower.
Old Feb 24, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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go to autozone and get led equalizers, trust me if you hook them up right they work
Old Feb 24, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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how do u hook up the led equalizer?
Old Feb 24, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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go get it and it taps into the wires
Old Feb 25, 2008 | 12:51 AM
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ok kool thanks
Old Mar 19, 2008 | 04:12 AM
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i got led blinkers also. just wondering if there would be a problem down the line if i just left them blinking fast without the equalizer.
Old Mar 19, 2008 | 03:51 PM
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posting so i can remember to buy those too.
lol
Old Mar 19, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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http://www.eautoworks.com/product-Led-33226.htm
Old Mar 19, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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fyi, putting replacement led lights in your taillights are more than likely not gonna be bright enough. and the main problem with leaving your blinkers flashing really fast is looking like a ricer. if you guys really want led taillights, just buy some led taillights from ebay or something, these are designed with the CORRECT leds and are arranged correctly so drivers can see you safely and they are dot approved
Old Mar 19, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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^lmao,
how are fast blinks in any way associated with ricers?
Old Mar 19, 2008 | 10:08 PM
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and they're going in the front also; not the rear.
Old Mar 19, 2008 | 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by yellowxhoodie
^lmao,
how are fast blinks in any way associated with ricers?
because the only cars you ever see them on are riced up and it looks retarded.
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 07:40 AM
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so buying 1 set of these, and tapping it in will fix the problem?
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 08:08 AM
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it's nothing you tap in.. you really have to wire it in.
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 08:11 PM
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You can use either Load Equalizer.. or LED Relay..
Load Equalizer will tap into each wire for the each LED bulb you replace..
LED Relay will work with all your turn signal... simple relay swap.. plug and play...
Old Apr 16, 2008 | 03:35 AM
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if you start tapping and cutting wires. that hurts resale value right?
Old Apr 16, 2008 | 03:39 AM
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Originally Posted by LEDmod
You can use either Load Equalizer.. or LED Relay..
Load Equalizer will tap into each wire for the each LED bulb you replace..
LED Relay will work with all your turn signal... simple relay swap.. plug and play...
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load equilizers can get hot, watch their placement. The relay replaces your stock signal relay, plug and play. much cleaner too
Old Apr 16, 2008 | 03:53 AM
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Load equealizer WILL get hot.. if you leave them on for while..
You want to mount them on metal parts...

Also load equalier I have has heat sink....
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