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LED Bulb replacement

kenmac
Member
81
05-01-2017, 08:15 AM
#1
I've bought LED bulbs to replace all my filament bulbs, now i know on the indicators i will need to wire in the resistor, can i just connect it in the side indicators or do i have to connect one in them all ?

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kenmac
05-01-2017, 08:15 AM #1

I've bought LED bulbs to replace all my filament bulbs, now i know on the indicators i will need to wire in the resistor, can i just connect it in the side indicators or do i have to connect one in them all ?


"Reach out and touch someone....No not there!"

"Constipated mathematicians have to work it out with a pencil!"

parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
05-01-2017, 08:19 AM
#2
I think you only need one resistor on each side, not for each individual bulb.

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parthiban
05-01-2017, 08:19 AM #2

I think you only need one resistor on each side, not for each individual bulb.


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kenmac
Member
81
05-01-2017, 08:29 AM
#3
Cheers parthiban I thought so but anything electrical on cars is not my thing, so lets see if we are both right.

"Reach out and touch someone....No not there!"

"Constipated mathematicians have to work it out with a pencil!"
kenmac
05-01-2017, 08:29 AM #3

Cheers parthiban I thought so but anything electrical on cars is not my thing, so lets see if we are both right.


"Reach out and touch someone....No not there!"

"Constipated mathematicians have to work it out with a pencil!"

Rabster
Posting Freak
10,234
05-01-2017, 08:32 AM
#4
the load resistor needs to go on the positive side of the lamp im pretty sure lol
Rabster
05-01-2017, 08:32 AM #4

the load resistor needs to go on the positive side of the lamp im pretty sure lol

valo
Member
99
16-01-2017, 10:24 AM
#5
Rabster the load resistor needs to go on the positive side of the lamp im pretty sure lol

that's right.
If you have bought direct replacement LED bulbs they should have the resistor inbuilt, if not you can wire a resistor in however you like, the resistor value changes for the amount of LED's your powering.

click here for a useful calculator.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR SST FQ-300 (White Pearlescent)
[Image: sm78015.jpg]
valo
16-01-2017, 10:24 AM #5

Rabster the load resistor needs to go on the positive side of the lamp im pretty sure lol

that's right.
If you have bought direct replacement LED bulbs they should have the resistor inbuilt, if not you can wire a resistor in however you like, the resistor value changes for the amount of LED's your powering.

click here for a useful calculator.


Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR SST FQ-300 (White Pearlescent)
[Image: sm78015.jpg]

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