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New LED turn signal bulbs

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I just replaced my turn signal bulbs with new LED bulbs and now they won't flash.

Anyone have any ideas as to what the problem might be and how I go about fixing

this problem? :hmm:
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Re: New LED turn signal bulbs

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Probably not drawing enough current to heat up the flasher relay. Might take a special relay for the purpose. Just guessing........Gator Mike
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Re: New LED turn signal bulbs

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Yes, you do need a special LED flasher when using all LED bulbs in your turn signals. Select the one that matches yours here. You could also use a load equalizer, but that would defeat one of the purposes of using LED bulbs to begin with so I would go with the LED flasher.
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Re: New LED turn signal bulbs

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You can add a load resistor too.
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Re: New LED turn signal bulbs

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I have all LED bulbs also, go to your local Auto Zone or auto parts store and pic a LED flasher and simply replace the stock flasher and they will work just fine.
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