Correct Load Resistor OHMs to prevent hyper-flashing of LED turn signal bulb?
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Correct Load Resistor OHMs to prevent hyper-flashing of LED turn signal bulb?
In 84 300sd (w126, 126.120)...
To use LED TURN signal bulbs WITHOUT “hyper-flashing” (double-speed turn signal flash rate), must integrate a Load Resistor. I measure the resistance of the standard 21w Incandescent turn signal bulb being replaced as about 1 ohm. Is it OK to use the commonly available 50w 6ohm load resistor. (I ask because there are 50w load resistors available to prevent turn signal “hyper-flashing” that are 3ohm or 4ohm.)
To use LED TURN signal bulbs WITHOUT “hyper-flashing” (double-speed turn signal flash rate), must integrate a Load Resistor. I measure the resistance of the standard 21w Incandescent turn signal bulb being replaced as about 1 ohm. Is it OK to use the commonly available 50w 6ohm load resistor. (I ask because there are 50w load resistors available to prevent turn signal “hyper-flashing” that are 3ohm or 4ohm.)
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