LED blinkers - again

[OgGy]

I know there's a topic about this in the FAQ section, but nobody posted there for awhile so...

Can someone who connected the resistors in a shunt path tell me exactly what value of resistors they used?

[frankieG]

none, they just get hot, most don't use them

[simon79]

Hm, something to be aware of is the fact that, without suitable resistors, there could be too much current flowing through LEDs; the electrical system is designed to host normal bulbs, that offer a greater resistance/load than LEDs', AFAIK. Too little load *could* be not very good for the wiring system, IMHO.
This can also cause blinkers to flash at a higher rate, which may be an issue if the local Highway Code sets minimum and maximum flashing rates for vehicles (here IIRC it's min=30, max=90 flashes per minute).
My very personal suggestion is to look for suitable resistors, I think I read some topics about it earlier on this forum.

Hope it helps.

[starwalt]

Hello and I am glad to know you looked over the FAQ. The information there is still relevant, though no one has posted there recently.

There are several ways to make this modification, but John Bates' schematic shows what would be needed - if you insist on doing this. NOTE: This circuit uses LED signal assemblies with modification to the signal indicator. The LED assembly would have the proper resistor installed for the GS system.



The unmodified circuit is shown here...



Maybe a moderator could add this to the growing LED FAQ?

[OgGy]

Thanks, you really clarified a few things for me