Load Resistor Install (Eliminating Signal Hyper Flash)

Load Resistor Install (Eliminating Signal Hyper Flash) | AnthonyJ350

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You switched all you bulbs in your vehicle over to L.E.D. versions, but now your turn signals hyper flash. You can eliminate the problem by using load resistors, making the vehicle think there is a regular bulb installed in the vehicle.
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@beedi1 8 жыл бұрын

The resistor does not create a short. A short is when you have power flowing with no load on the circuit. A load is anything that consumes power on a given circuit... In this situation the "load" is the resistor itself. If you would put a plain wire between the positive and negative ends then you would have a short. Now as to why you get "hyper-flash" is because the LED bulbs consume very little power compared to the stock incandescent ones. Replacing the bulbs with LEDs makes the vehicle think that one of the bulbs may be burned out so it hyper-flashes as a warning. Adding the load resistors increases power consumption making the vehicle think everything is A-OK. Thought I would clear up some things for you.

@ruudwilschut9095 5 жыл бұрын

Using to heavy resistors can make the car think there is a short circuit. That's why you should use a 25w resistor for each bulb or one 50w resistor for two bulbs, i.e. front and rear.

@jasonshepherd9597 7 жыл бұрын

was looking forward to seeing the actual installation of resistor

@Cyclingmasterseller 7 жыл бұрын

No shit, the guy just talked, and talked, and talked, and talked........................................

@AnthonyJ350 7 жыл бұрын

It's hooking up two wires. What's the problem? Don't you want to know the reasoning behind it?

@AnthonyJ350 7 жыл бұрын

241 other people were able to figure out how to hook up the two wires.

@TrailCoMedia 6 жыл бұрын

It's not about how many people figured it out. It's called search intent. Consider re-labeling your video. A bit misleading. I was just browsing along, not looking for anything in particular but the video title doesn't state "reasoning behind it" or anything specific to what you are really doing. You are not doing a load resistor install. You are troubleshooting and explaining the thought process. Your title should be "troubleshooting and thought process behind load resistors with LED lighting" not the latter. Your views would likley be higher and your dislikes likley lower. Not trying to be a dick man, just trying to help you understand "search intenet". Google it.

@187.RareMusic.Gaming 6 жыл бұрын

No wonder so many dislikes stop wasting time show the install i turned off after 1 minute

@thesilentobserver93 7 жыл бұрын

I'm doing this this weekend. I'm also going to be redoing the wiring for my HIDs. I did it kinda lazy because I wanted to put them in, but had to get it done in time to make it to work. Haven't had the time to fix it since. But I'm setting time aside to pull it all out and mount and run the wire better. Will also take the time to find good places to put the load resistors. I already have one that I use for my headlights so that way my high beam dash indicator will work when my brights are on.

@samm3688 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! I've been searching for EVER to find a good place to mount the resistors for the front signals without blocking something or chasing the wiring to find a different place altogether. Thanks again!

@AnthonyJ350 Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@ManWander 8 жыл бұрын

thanks for this enlightening video

@timklein3962 7 жыл бұрын

L.E.Ds in an older vehicle can cause all kinds of feedback problems as well ; in my 74 AMC it even affected my cruise control operation ; so load resistors were imperative as even my dash lights were converted to L.E.D s !

@umacks 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Anthony...smart easy and wise advice...

@AnthonyJ350 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jackiefreeman8239 7 жыл бұрын

Hyper flash on flashers is cause by the current draw from a filament lamb is higher than a LED lamb. The flash unit is designed to flash for a given time depending on the lamp current drawn. Adding a resistor to the LED will simulate the proper current during this condition, given you the normal flash time.

@KennysLyfe 7 жыл бұрын

oh, but hyperflashing is harmless to the vehicle though, yes?

@Cyclingmasterseller 7 жыл бұрын

yes

@mikeciaccio6086 4 жыл бұрын

You fixed my day at "use a test light". Easiest way to isolate blinker power wire from the solid parking light power wire. Thx

@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@ianaintsaying1625 7 жыл бұрын

I like to add a dab of heat sink compound (silicone grease) between the resistor and the metal it gets mounted to to promote the transfer of heat between the two.

@AnthonyJ350 7 жыл бұрын

Ian Aintsaying That's a great tip thanks!

@shawndubay3736 6 жыл бұрын

Very good. Thank you. Do you need load resistors for led brake lights and do the load resistors get hot enough to start a fire??

@AnthonyJ350 6 жыл бұрын

Shawn Dubay Only need it for turn signals

@jacksmith3189 6 жыл бұрын

Very informative Thanks

@AnthonyJ350 6 жыл бұрын

Jack Smith Thanks!

@mranubhav100 8 жыл бұрын

actually all the turn signals are fitted with a device called flasher. it is what makes your bulb go on off on off in a flashing kinda way. what happened inside the circuit is that when the current flows through the filament(Closed circuit-bulb on) it grows big, due to the heat, and it in turns disconnected the circuit. And the bulb goes off. when in open circuit the filament cools down and circuit is closed again. bulbs is on again. these process repeats itself. and you have flashing turn signal. and when you connect a LED(which offers a much lower resistance) instead of a bulb current flowing through the filament is more. It heats up quickly. this disconnects the circuit quickly and you get quick flashes.

@KyleRepinski 8 жыл бұрын

The entire car just has a single flasher relay. A resistor in that circuit does the hyper-flash thing to try and notify you of a bulb being burnt out. Rather than deal with resistors you can usually find an electronic flasher that avoids the problem.

@nickvanderwege5344 6 жыл бұрын

Or when your turn singals are controlled by the BCM, instead of a relay. Then you have to use a load resister.

@jacksonjones402 7 жыл бұрын

question for you I installed led taillights my rear blinker didn't have the hyper flash so does that mean I won't have the hyper flash in the front either my vehicle is a 02 tahoe and I am confused how do I hook up the load ristors do I actually cut the wire and does both go to postive or what

@razmossis 7 жыл бұрын

Your reason for hyperflash occurring... no. You need to understand what creates the timing for your car's indicator relay. Resistors. The car uses the inherent resistance of the incandescent light bulb to create the timing. LED's have extremely low resistance, so in order to correct the relay's timer, you must put appropriate resistance back into the circuit.

@timklein3962 7 жыл бұрын

Well put !!!!

@chrisgreer212 7 жыл бұрын

razmossis wow finally somebody that's not talking out there ass on KZfaq

@radioguy1620 7 жыл бұрын

all correct except leds have higher resistance and dont draw as much current,

@razmossis 7 жыл бұрын

LEDs have basically NO resistance. That is why nearly every circuit with an LED requires a resistor. You're right that they don't draw as much current, that is the reason a second line has to be wired in parallel, to allow the excess current to flow around the LED.

@timklein3962 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the clarification !!

@ALKUKES 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks alot but my other problem is i removed fog light how do i make the car think thers a fog light?

@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын

You need lights specifically for CANBUS applications.

@robertjennings5357 3 жыл бұрын

Good explanation of the why.

@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@Cola64 7 жыл бұрын

Great info thx I have a question maybe you can help I installed a set of flashers on my 15 explorer the diodes eliminated the hyper flash but one gets to hot to touch while the other is cool to the touch is that normal?

@AnthonyJ350 7 жыл бұрын

Did you mount them on to metal?

@zohaibanwar5919 5 жыл бұрын

So I watched your video on how to install led load resistors for turn signals on my 03 grand Marquis with 3157 led switchbacks. The problem I am facing is that the turn signals hyper flash when I have my parking lights or low beams on. When they are off, turn signals don't hyper flash. I have installed 50W 6ohm resistors on both left and right. What's wrong over here?

@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын

Is the original marker/ signal light a dual filament bulb?

@tonysandoval8935 6 ай бұрын

I did this to stop the hyper flash and it worked great but I recently went back to incandescent bulb when I installed blue dot taillight lenses and they aren't as bright as I thought they would be, are the resistors limiting or resisting the power to the bulb ? Should I remove them or try something else ?

@AnthonyJ350 6 ай бұрын

Yes if you go back to incandescent, you'll need to remove the load resistor.

@gtaospotlight4327 7 жыл бұрын

Is it SAFE to install a normal incandescent bulb on the circuit with the resistors? I bought new LED bulb that are Error Free which I'm assuming have a built in resistor...and I have resistors already installed... Can this over load the circuit in anyway if I use them?

@BraveHelios 10 ай бұрын

Hello, great video, thank you! Question; I have a 2005 Corvette and a while back, I installed a sequential turn signal modules for the rear taillights (two round tail lights on either side). It worked great until I decided to replace the incandescent bulbs with LED's. Since then, the wretched hyper flash started which superseded the sequential turn signals. How do I get the hyper flash to stop along with keeping the sequential turn signals going? I did try installing a resister on the inner tail light (sequence of flashing light is from inner light to outer light) on both left and right sides but that did not fix it. Do I need to put the resisters on both tail light on the left and right sides or do I need to find where the hot turn signal wire splits off (one for inner and one for the outer sockets, and attach a single resister there? Thanks!

@AnthonyJ350 8 ай бұрын

This video should help kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hLOfjKqCzaqWdH0.htmlsi=u-hBahpcvFh_qGlo

@asadanimal 7 жыл бұрын

Is water resistance tolerable? For example, in rainy conditions? I wonder how it is installed behind the lighthouse runs that risk. Or is it harmless?

@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын

They seem to work fine with a little moisture. They're sealed.

@Faisal-iq1sf 7 жыл бұрын

what is the correct resistor for 2008 chevy malibu? is it safe?

@OpieCentral 7 жыл бұрын

I'm getting ready to put LED's in my 15' Silverado. Do I need a load resistor for every bulb as they have 2 bulbs per housing or do I need one and somehow figure out the main line +/- line?

@axelrod21 5 жыл бұрын

I worked on a Chevy Tahoe 013 and the bottom bulb is running turn the top is running brake.

@greggast9824 6 жыл бұрын

I'm experiencing hyper flash on my car and I'm going to buy these. I was curious if I did my front and rear turn signals do I need to install a resistor before the front one as well as before the back one or can I just put one resistor in the whole circuit?

@axelrod21 5 жыл бұрын

Every turn led will need one. :)

@AnthonyJ350 Жыл бұрын

Every bulb will need a load resistor if swapped to LED.

@jonathantinoco4638 7 жыл бұрын

did you connect the resistors to the end wires? or what colors did you use ? I also have a silverdo. 04

@AnthonyJ350 7 жыл бұрын

Just hooked it up between the two wires.

@timandmel777 12 күн бұрын

Nice pun "hopefully this sheds some light..." ha ha. Anyway, just a note on the resistors, since vehicles have DC (not AC) the diode only allowing current in one direction would not affect it. It would either just work (very high resistance) or not work (open) depending on polarity. It would likely result in hyperflash/error in both scenarios. The problem some people run into is that not all cars have used turn signal bulbs with the same resistance over the years. Option 1: If you have a multitester, just measure the resistance of the factory bulb, and make sure the resistor has approximately the same resistance. If you have trouble, measure the Ohms of the resistors and make sure they match what they are supposed to be. With such a lack of quality these days, you may also have a defective resistor. Option 2: Purchase replacement LED with a built in resistor, but it has to specific to the bulb being replaced (ie have the same resistance). If the LED manufacturer tries to get away with using the same LED replacement for incandescent bulbs with vastly different resistance, then it may or may not work. Option 3: Trial and error with straight LED (no built in resistor). If you get hyperflash/error, use a resistor. If it's still too fast, try a resistor with smaller Ohm value (or you can also use 2 of the larger resistors in parallel to achieve half--but be careful, you might blow a fuse in the process :-). If it's blinking too slow, use more resistance (you can put 2 of them in series to double the resistance). Just look up resistors in parallel vs series on youtube if you are not sure what that is. Changing resistance has an inverse effect on the amps. The computer is really just looking at the amount of amps drawn when it flashes and a straight LED bulb uses significantly less amps (has higher resistance) than incandescent. Option 4: Some owner's manuals give the watts of the bulb and as long as the resistor's watt rating is based on the same voltage, it might get you close enough, YMMV. Option 5: There may be a replacement flasher or relay (vehicle specific) that can fix it.

@AnthonyJ350 12 күн бұрын

Thanks for your input!

@TheRoostersGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Your thoughts on electricity need some help. Resistance creates heat which is why incandescent bulbs are hot. Since the load resistor is taking the same load as the incandescent light bulb that's being replaced, it gets just as hot. LEDs take very little current, that's why they stay cool and that's also why the vehicle hyper flashes. It doesn't see the load it's expecting so it alerts the driver of a bulb out. Putting the resistor in the circuit isn't like creating a short because there is a load. A short is when there is a circuit with no load, like a screwdriver makes connection with both positive and negative. In the case of a short, the current is unrestricted except by the wires so an electrical fire happens. Having a load limits the amount of current allowed through the circuit.

@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

@trbjdm_9893 2 жыл бұрын

so i was hoping you would touch on this if you have LED bulbs switchbacks on all 4 corners do you have to install resistors for each or just the two fronts or rears and it will it work that way just curious

@AnthonyJ350 2 жыл бұрын

For every turn signal bulb you convert you'll need a load resistor. Unless the LED bulb provides a load for the vehicle to see.

@pollydor07 6 жыл бұрын

THANKS

@AnthonyJ350 7 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@blackpower143hp 7 жыл бұрын

very good video

@AnthonyJ350 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@user-mg3te9ys7z 9 ай бұрын

Yes i put in new projectors headlights with led turn signals they came with resistors still hyper flashing was thinking about putting a orange trailer in the air dam to see if that fixes the problem

@AnthonyJ350 8 ай бұрын

Let us know what your fix is please.

@charleshines6155 5 жыл бұрын

The ones for vehicles with a CAN bus have some resistors on them. If you bought those type you may not need any additional resistors. I bought them for my 2006 Jetta and they worked as advertised and I did not need any resistors. Usually it is hard to find a good LED for these kind of cars because the ones at most auto parts stores are not the right bulb out of the box. I wonder if Sylvania makes one like that yet. I am thinking of the resistors already in the bulb so you don't have to do these things. It would be nice because a good one for my car is rather difficult to find. I go to websites that claim to have a compatible bulb and advertise it as plug and play and all. When I chat with them they still tell me I need load resistors. I wonder if they even have a clue what they are selling. I would buy their bulbs for other vehicles that don't need load resistors anyhow. One thing that causes that hyper flash in many cars is the relays. There may be relays for use with LEDs and they might be intended for older vehicles that do not have a CAN bus or any other sensitive electronics. I mention relays because in my very long search for a good LED for my VW that showed up a few times in some forums. Just do what I did and look around and see what people are saying about certain brands and things. Some do not last and are a waste of money.

@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@trdsupercharger8089 3 жыл бұрын

Would you think it be OK too use double sided stick tape to use, instead of using screws?

@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын

It might melt the tape and fall off. Never tried.

@Oldude98 8 жыл бұрын

you have to have a load resistor on the front and rear if you have leds in front and rear trun signal?

@ruudwilschut9095 5 жыл бұрын

Left and right are separate circuits, so one resistor of 50w for front and rear on each side consisting two bulbs shoud be sufficient. Or one resistor of 25w when you plan to replace only one bulb in front OR rear per side.

@rohanboswell5408 4 жыл бұрын

A friend of mine had a guy installed a star LED light on her car and it burned out in a few months ..so was wondering what resistor I could installed to prevent it burning out

@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын

What brand of LED? I really like JDM Astar for signals right now. If Sylvania has anything available, they're really good too.

@jacobkenny4697 3 жыл бұрын

Just getting into making small changes to my car and added LED turn signals. Didn’t think of the “hyper flash” was a thing till it happen. Lol. This helped a lot and good to mentioned about mounting to medal, best believe I would of mounted it anywhere. Thanks for the info man.

@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear the video helped you!

@surviveasl 8 жыл бұрын

so u use paralel conection with the resistor

@genericdude6551 3 жыл бұрын

Replace the existing flasher relay with one of those modified electronic flasher relays for your automobile. Some vehicles don't have a replaceable relay though. Some people have had success using CANBUS rated LEDs. I've heard that some vehicles have a control module that controls the left/right turn flashing and that module can be reprogrammed for LEDs. Not all modules can be reprogrammed. Load resistors should be your last option.

@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын

Load resistors are what we use in law enforcement vehicles and put them onto a heat sink bank. I can't think of a higher demand application. I've also had mine in my truck for about 8 years.

@genericdude6551 2 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJ350 Replacing the flasher relay is the best option. That was fine for my 2002 Mustang but I just found out that my 2014 Xterra doesn't have a user replaceable flash relay because it's integrated into the BCM. I've heard that the BCM can be reprogrammed but someone else said it isn't possiible. Nissan service couldn't help because this is non-stock. Some say that the CANBUS rated LEDs would be an option since they're suppose to have circuity that pulls enough current to fool the vehicles electronics into thinking that an OEM bulb is being used. Resistors are an option but the only problem with that is that if your LED goes bad the resistors will be telling the electronics that the LED is good.

@AnthonyJ350 2 жыл бұрын

@@genericdude6551 You don't do periodic 360 checks when you drive your vehicle? Or just look in the reflection off vehicles or glass on building when backing up to check for operation. Not saying your method doesn't work, but there's some cheap flashers out there. I use what works and that's for my personal vehicles and law enforcement. I've logged over 100,000KM and 10+ years on this style of install and still own the same truck. Just sharing what I have proven to myself

@BigDaddy28027 8 жыл бұрын

I had led switch backs on my 08 grand marquis, installed resistors and worked fine for about 3-4 months, until the driver side one started hyper flash again. Changed resistors with no change, so removed setup until I can figure it out. Had the same issue with the rear bulbs as there brake/turn and running lights. I have the proper bulbs and resistors for the setup, and would like to get it working again.

@AnthonyJ350 8 жыл бұрын

+Chris B How did you splice into the wiring?

@BigDaddy28027 8 жыл бұрын

+AnthonyJ350 when I did the fronts, I used t taps. Made sure they where securely connected and left some extra wire for some movement, along with some weather pack connections so if I had to service the bulbs I could unplug it. Same for the rear, except I used a different form of tap, the inline one that came with the resistors, and used more of the weather pack connections. Some people have told me since the signals are controlled by the cars LCM, I would have to tie into that, and I don't want to do that. There has to be another way to get all the signals working with the SMD LED's working with the resistors.

@AnthonyJ350 8 жыл бұрын

+Chris B But if people argued that you have to go into the LCM why did it work for a whole 3-4 months? I'm going to say it was a connection issue. I had a cold solder joint during the video and it still hyper flashed until I redid the connection. Try all new load resistors and solder all of your connections and use 3M Super33 electrical tape.

@BigDaddy28027 8 жыл бұрын

+AnthonyJ350 that's what I was thinking, it worked fine until then. The passenger side worked fine, just the driver side. I have plenty of extra wire, so I can remove the weather pack connections, solder them in heat shrink tubing and the electrical tape.

@AnthonyJ350 8 жыл бұрын

Chris B Let me know what happens after. I'm interested if that's the fix. On a side note, throw all your t-taps away and only solder from now on :)

@tomr6955 5 жыл бұрын

So we get LEDs as they use less power then we add a bunch of resistance back, which uses that same amount of power?

@tylerg8856 5 жыл бұрын

Tom R Yes basically

@steve5912 5 жыл бұрын

@Tom R what's the problem? Is your alternator broken or something? Lmao

@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын

Well you only use this power when signalling. You still get the longevity of the bulb and the crisp look.

@gravti 7 жыл бұрын

So it also has no error on canbus cars?

@6.6_bruiser65 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have to wire it to just one light or both front turn signals

@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын

Any turn signal with an LED bulb replacement will need a load resistor.

@asadanimal 7 жыл бұрын

Hola amigo, ¿hay algún problema si la resistencia se coloca allí? No hay problema con el agua en la resistencia o en la unión de plástico?

@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't install them on plastic, they get too hot.

@bhagwansinghrana8224 4 жыл бұрын

Will there be hyper flash in old model Suzuki Cargo Van if I use Sylvania Zevo Turn Indicator Led Bulb ?

@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын

Without a load resistor? Most likely yes.

@adann3528 6 жыл бұрын

What bolts did you used for mounting the load resistor..? Thx.

@AnthonyJ350 6 жыл бұрын

Svg Hyp Just small screws in my shop.

@josemiguelg1801 3 жыл бұрын

4:44 I had a stroke. Lol jk good and informative. Nice content

@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын

Lol glad you like my sense of humour (I hope).

@josemiguelg1801 3 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJ350 I’m that way too, hehe good execution for a helpful video. I’m currently converting my 2004 Yukon Denali’s lights and still having hyper flashing. Since I have Amber’s for turn signals would I need 2 on each taillight?

@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын

@@josemiguelg1801 One load resistor per LED bulb, at the bulb.

@buckson 5 жыл бұрын

Question, what do I need to do if I want those lights to run at the same time. For example in the front of my vehicle the turn signal is only powered when I use the signal. Bun in the rear the turn on when the lights are on rear lights are on and when you turn the signal on it gets brighter. But I put on a resistor it only blinks when the signal is on.

@flintsmiley9595 5 жыл бұрын

You need resistors on every blinker

@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын

Load resistor will be needed for each signal light circuit.

@214deleon4 4 жыл бұрын

Do you need 2 load resissters for one side or one resisister each side?

@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, that's correct.

@dunker2be 7 жыл бұрын

I'm using these on my motorcycle. The resistors came with 4 zip ties (I'm assuming for mounting). Will these mount fine to the metal frame using zip ties or will it melt the zip ties? I feel like it should work since they won't be wrapped around the heat sink itself, but around through the screw holes instead. I would like your opinion though.

@AnthonyJ350 7 жыл бұрын

I've always screwed them in. Never done a hear test on it

@dunker2be 7 жыл бұрын

AnthonyJ350 Screwing would be better, but I'm not sure I can find a good place to screw it into my bike. If I zip tie, I'll probably attach it to the wires on either end to support it rather than the heat sink, although I can't imagine the resistor getting all that hot when the turn signals are only used for brief periods at a time.

@AnthonyJ350 7 жыл бұрын

+John Peterson There's a reason why it's whole case is a big heat sink. I'd make a metal bracket or something. It's a bike right? Why not let it hyperflash? Makes you more noticeable. I did that on mine. Keeps the electrical simple.

@dunker2be 7 жыл бұрын

It ended up not really hyperflashing anyways so I just installed the new lights without the resistor.

@itmember5721 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Quick question If I use an electronic flasher that takes care of the hyper flashing with no need of resisters is there a possibility of damaging other electrical components say with Honda vehicles?

@AnthonyJ350 6 жыл бұрын

It Member You're just replacing the factory flashing module with it?

@nes187nm 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have to put a resistor on the daytime running lights if you change them to LEDs

@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын

No you don't. Is the DRL a dedicated light or is the high beam?

@raylegend808 3 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJ350 what happens if it’s also high beam?

@mikestanford2853 7 жыл бұрын

my new bulbs don't want to fit in the socket tight ....have you ever had that problem ??

@AnthonyJ350 7 жыл бұрын

Yes some bulbs are made longer to accommodate more LED's. So you might have to find a shorter one. Or are you just referring to twisting it in at the base?

@alfredo042295 3 жыл бұрын

I install led lights for Brakes and reverse they are compatible with my 2013 Ford Edge se so far they working do I still need to install resistors

@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын

Brakes and reverse are fine without resistors. As long as you have no warning lights

@kuradel_cr1472 Жыл бұрын

Alfredo mi estimado, una pregunta, que tal le fue con esas luces led? Tengo en mismo carro y quería ponerle leds, tanto reversa, las luces de parking que tambien son las de freno , y las direccionales, pero quería saber que tal funcionan en mi mismo carro

@oviedoautorepairfacebook1720 3 жыл бұрын

you said it was a diode so which wire went in from source red or black?

@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын

Which part of the video are you referring to?

@Corey497 8 жыл бұрын

what is the purpose of tapping the ground on the socket?? why not just ground the resistor using the mounting screw that you're going to attach to the body?

@AnthonyJ350 8 жыл бұрын

+Corey497 Never tried it that way, but if you solder and use electrical tape you're going to shield it better from the elements and you're guaranteeing the light circuit is being tricked. You can try it your way and use dielectric grease to prevent corrosion.

@MyUnibrow 4 жыл бұрын

I have the same question. I'm trying to find a good place to mount the resister on the front of my 2012 Toyota Tundra. One side of the battery is connected to the frame. Why can't one wire on the resistor be connected to one of the screws used to mount the resistor as suggested by @Corey497? There doesn't seem to be a good place near the bulb to mount the resister, so I have to run longer wire to the resistor. It would be easier to run 1 wire instead of 2. Is there some reason, like flasher circuit isolation, that require the the negative side to be wired directly to the socket?

@BeardedCheif 3 жыл бұрын

So what 2 color wires on the back of the front turn signal do you attach the resistors to?

@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын

Positive pulse and ground wire. You need to test with a multimeter

@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын

This video might help kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hLOfjKqCzaqWdH0.html

@seankinsella9687 4 жыл бұрын

are resistors needed for a sequential led strip in the headlight ?

@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын

If you're just adding on to an existing system that works properly no.

@mrkingmjoody 7 жыл бұрын

i was install resistor in my car .. but i need to know if its problem .. when i start the light for 5 or 10 minutes i cant tuch it .. its so soo hot it can damage plastic .. so is it normal or not

@AnthonyJ350 7 жыл бұрын

Load resistors get very hot. That's why they should be mounted to metal not plastic. And work with them with everything off.

@jasonbarnes2636 3 жыл бұрын

I used these on my LED turn signals/markers Jeep Liberty. The hyper flash were gone, until I turned the markers on and hyper flash were back. The arrows indicator on my dashboard stays on. Hyper flash are gone when I turned off marker/headlights. What could be causing this?

@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure, you would have to test voltage at the light.

@olczaralbertsalvacion3090 4 ай бұрын

What is the typical ohms value of this load resistor,also how many watts is it ?……thanks...

@AnthonyJ350 4 ай бұрын

50ohms is really common to see when you purchase these.

@Kjpierre16 7 жыл бұрын

On a 2014 Chevy Cruze... Im trying to figure out the front and rear turn signal wiring.. Which is the ground.. And the blinker wire? Front is blinker wires are brown and violet? Anybody know?

@andrewsilerio6560 2 жыл бұрын

what size bulb do you have underneath the turn signal reflector?

@AnthonyJ350 2 жыл бұрын

3157

@patrickchamberlain5102 6 жыл бұрын

Let us come up with low amperage flashers for led conversion...really can not be that hard...would be a great demand

@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын

Hopefully, right now this is still the method.

@orangecrushz28 7 жыл бұрын

does it go between the one wire or one side power other side ground

@cluhman74 6 жыл бұрын

orange crushz28 power to ground. You're actually making a short go draw more power and trick your relay.

@scorpionking43 Жыл бұрын

Hello what size screw did you use to mount the resistors

@AnthonyJ350 Жыл бұрын

7/64

@phillipjacobson4457 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I need some help. I put sylvania zevo LEDs in my front turn signals I wired in 2 led resistors 6 ohm 50 watt on the right and 2 on the left as there are 2 bulbs per side. My flasher worked properly with the stock tail lights and stock incandescent bulbs. Then I went to the rear and installed led tail lights from top gear auto for my 2000 ford ranger. These led tail lights come with there own factory 6 ohm 50 watt resistor but after installing them my flasher now hyper flashes. I used an ohm meter to test the resistors and they show 6 ohms resistance. I figure I need more resistance on the rear led tail lights do you think I need 8 ohm 50 watt resistors instead? What would it hurt to place another 6 ohm 50 watt resistor in a( double y) to the 1st resostor. Say 12 ohm 50 watts? My thinking is the heat build up would be 1/2 as much. Would that be considered 6 ohm 100 watt? Or 12 ohm 50 watt? Or should I just get 8 ohm?

@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын

Both side hyperflash? Maybe the load resistor is defective?

@phillipjacobson4457 3 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJ350 yes both sides hyper flash with these new led tail lights. I have used them for 1 week with consistent hyper flash There is a led flasher fo this truck maybe I should just get it and pull out all resistors. Versus getting a pair of 8 ohm . Just sucks I spent money on resistors all ready. I saw a video on opening the stock flasher and grinding down the resistor in it to fine tune hyperflash. At least that option is free. And if I mess it up then get the led flasher. Do resistors have polarity?

@blazzing4321 7 жыл бұрын

Will these work for led headlights that constantly flicker?

@AnthonyJ350 7 жыл бұрын

FishSlaya Headlights that flicker might be getting poor voltage. You'll need to measure and make sure it's well over 12 volts. I always install with a relay.

@superjoint57 6 жыл бұрын

I checked all the wires & installed the resistor. I made sure the brake light, tail light & turn signal worked...and it did (all in the same bulb). Then I installed the LED bulb. Only the brake light & turn signal worked. I flipped the bulb around and the only the parking light would work. Hmmm? Any ideas/suggestion? Thanks!

@AnthonyJ350 6 жыл бұрын

D.P.T Compare the connector location of the new bulb vs the factory. Might be different.

@superjoint57 6 жыл бұрын

AnthonyJ350 It turned out to be that I had to cut the brake/signal & ground wires going into the harness. Then connected the brake/signal wire to the ground wire going into the harness & connect the ground wire to the brake/signal wire going into the harness. Bizarre to me...but it worked! Much thanks to my brother-in-law for figuring that out!!!!

@AnthonyJ350 6 жыл бұрын

D.P.T lol great job guys fixing it!

@MrCRios 7 жыл бұрын

my bulb just goes into the socket housing and when you put it back in to the housing area it works

@AnthonyJ350 7 жыл бұрын

You would have to look into a flasher module then. There might be some bulbs that can correct the "error" internally. I'd check iJDMTOY and see if they make anything for your vehicle specifically.

@MDKNemesis Жыл бұрын

The resistors that I have included splice taps but I'm unsure how to get the wire I need from the light to put into it

@AnthonyJ350 Жыл бұрын

I recommend soldering. This video might help more with install kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hLOfjKqCzaqWdH0.html

@MDKNemesis Жыл бұрын

I ended up getting it done with the splice clips and resistors, but it was a quick trial and error since I didn't have a voltmeter so now my blinkers are LED.

@robin9014 6 жыл бұрын

I have a question if I removed the resistors and put the original bulbs back (not LED) will they work normally like how they came? Please need an answer

@AnthonyJ350 6 жыл бұрын

Robin It should, did you test it after you removed the parts and installed the original hardware?

@robin9014 6 жыл бұрын

AnthonyJ350 I haven’t done it Yet that’s why I’m asking first to make sure that in the future I would want to remove them

@ruudwilschut9095 5 жыл бұрын

When you remove the LED's and remove the resistors also (or cut them) there should be no problem when you put the original incendescent bulbs back.

@seangowan7441 4 жыл бұрын

They get hot as incendesent bulbs or hotter?

@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын

They can get fairly warm. You can't hold them when they're operating.

@FMTFXE22 3 жыл бұрын

Does the load resister need to be near the LED or can it be installed up the line where it can be fastened to metal?

@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын

It can be up the line, just needs to be on the same circuit

@FMTFXE22 3 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJ350 thanks

@richardrafols8627 Жыл бұрын

Hi Anthony great video. Got a w203 2004 Merc. I installed a LED for my low beam and it would go on and off by itself. What could be wrong, would this load resistor work for the headlight or its just for the turn signal.

@AnthonyJ350 Жыл бұрын

Load resistor will not help. Is the plug tight?

@richardrafols8627 Жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJ350 thanks for the reply Anthony. yes the plug is tight and i get a error msg saying "check front right main light" I've used two types of LED and still, it will go on for a few seconds and off again. My be it needs a chip or something.

@AnthonyJ350 Жыл бұрын

@@richardrafols8627 I'd look for a bulb that prevent "bulb errors". I just don't like a load resistor being fired up constantly for hours like on a marker or headlight application.

@dre7719 6 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha. Car talks- "there's a bulb there don't hyper flash"

@cole948 8 жыл бұрын

I actually have a silverado and the same year range and I've had troubles with LED lights and I was wondering if you can give me some insight on the exact wires that come from the resistor to the light itself. Also would it be different if you have a switchback LED? Thanks.

@AnthonyJ350 8 жыл бұрын

+Cole Lewis What problems are you having?

@cole948 8 жыл бұрын

I have no parking light, and if I reverse the bulb I pop fuses.

@AnthonyJ350 8 жыл бұрын

Cole Lewis I would try the stock bulb. If it works with the stock bulb you probably have a defective bulb? Where did you buy them? Try iJDMTOY.

@cole948 8 жыл бұрын

I did try that and hooked the light up to a 9V battery and both the white and amber part work.

@cole948 8 жыл бұрын

when hooked up to the 9V battery

@guglielmodicarlo4139 2 жыл бұрын

is there a law or something that prohibits the flashers from blinking faster? because that speed does not bother me

@AnthonyJ350 2 жыл бұрын

Not in my area that I know of. You have to check your local laws.

@Redface19 7 жыл бұрын

For vehicles with a flasher relay, it's MUCH easier to just replace it with an ADJUSTABLE RATE FLASHER. Maintains lower current draw and adjustable rate knob is very nice!

@ma669ot 6 жыл бұрын

i personally like hyperflash better with LED

@gbush1620 4 жыл бұрын

This gold resistor is super hot, I order Phillips resistor which is much lower temperature.

@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын

Philips makes great lighting products. Main thing is to mount it to metal to help it dissipate heat.

@greygoosemafia 7 жыл бұрын

how to you properly install a resistor in a alarm system? do you have a video on that?

@AnthonyJ350 7 жыл бұрын

What are you trying to do exactly?

@greygoosemafia 7 жыл бұрын

That durango alarm LOL! I found the power door lock wires. Both tap into one wire on the car. I need to look up see which gets the 350 ohm resister and the other gets the 820ohm resister. How do you connect it properly?

@AnthonyJ350 7 жыл бұрын

I don't have a video of that currently. Sure you don't want to take it to a shop to fix? How many days have you been at trying to rewire that part? A shop can probably do your locks in a couple hours and provide you with a warranty for their work.

@greygoosemafia 7 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure.

@albertobarichovich782 3 жыл бұрын

I intalled it on my 05 dakota turn sig... they work but not thr running light???

@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын

You shouldn't need the load resistor on a running light

@sushigaming101 7 жыл бұрын

Since the resistors get hot anyways, couldn't you just use an incandescent bulb as the load and hide it somewhere?

@AnthonyJ350 7 жыл бұрын

But that wouldn't look good, you'd have to wire in a socket for it to plug into and how would you mount it so it doesn't get knocked around. But I suppose in theory it would give you the same effect. I advise against it though.

@sushigaming101 7 жыл бұрын

Ok, that makes sense.

@freedom1439 6 жыл бұрын

I guess I’m old school. I use the ole fashion bulbs. I get them for 1.29 at the auto store.....how much did this cost?

@AnthonyJ350 6 жыл бұрын

Freedom 1 pairs are like $15ish at he auto parts store. Nothing wrong with the bulbs you use. They're proven and cheap. LED is still kind of new to the masses.

@freedom1439 6 жыл бұрын

AnthonyJ350 15 dollars for a bulb? Good God man......I’m in the wrong business.....i have6 trucks and they all pull a trailer....15 bucks???

@AnthonyJ350 6 жыл бұрын

Freedom 1 That's for a pair. They do last longer, so you would have to change them less. It's also less strain on the charging system.

@TheRedRaven_ 2 жыл бұрын

My taillights 1157 socket only has two wires. It's a blinker running light combo. Tried one of these resistors and I get hyperflash only when the headlights/parking lights are on. Anyone got any ideas?

@AnthonyJ350 2 жыл бұрын

You'll have to test the wires with a multi meter to make sure you're manipulating the circuit properly.

@davidvasquez6197 2 жыл бұрын

My front end was ripped off so I added trailer lights for my blinkers. They were not LED and I still got hyper flash. Full circuit.

@AnthonyJ350 2 жыл бұрын

Trailers shouldn't make a vehicle hyper flash though

@adrianberumen1258 6 жыл бұрын

i installed led turn signals onto my super beetle and upgraded my relay but the turn signals turn on but dont flash would this maybe fix that?

@AnthonyJ350 6 жыл бұрын

Adrian Berumen Most likely. If you remove the bulb does the indicator on the dash do the exact same thing?

@adrianberumen1258 6 жыл бұрын

AnthonyJ350 yeah also when i turn on my hazards

@AnthonyJ350 6 жыл бұрын

If you put the original bulbs in, does it work fine?

@adrianberumen1258 6 жыл бұрын

AnthonyJ350 if i put in the original ones they dont turn on at all

@Brianx220 5 жыл бұрын

So how do we get rid of hyper flash on newer vehicles? I have a 2014 Silverado and load resisters are no good on it.

@AnthonyJ350 5 жыл бұрын

I believe there's lights for canbus systems. Check out JDMAstar and Ijdmtoy.

@Brianx220 5 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJ350 thanks I'll check it out

@ruudwilschut9095 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe you used too heavy rsistors like 50w for each bulb? The car then thinks there is something wrong either. When using 50w for each bulb, the amount of draw is 100w(!) per side where the original incandescent bulbs are drawing 42 watt total. 25w resistor for each bulb of one 50w for two bulbs per side is better.

@ruudwilschut9095 5 жыл бұрын

Why using 50w resistors for each bulb? When you replace a 21w incandescent bulb for a LED a 25w resistor will be more than enough. It generates less heat also and the car won't think it's short ciruit. Too little load causing hyperflash, but too much load can the car make think there is a short circuit and refuses to blink. One 50w resistor for each side (front and rear) is ok since it replaces two 21w incandescent bulbs. If I remember correctly, each side is one circuit so one resistor of 50w for each side should be enough.

@AnthonyJ350 5 жыл бұрын

We just like to use them because it can in theory handle more load. I understand the heat portion, that's why we mount them to metal. I've had a set in the back of my truck for about 8 years now and put on over 100,000km on them.

@manuelgarza904 7 жыл бұрын

I have a 2006 F-150 with led headlights, map lights and plate lights. My front turn signal and side turn signal blink fast but the rear doesn't blink at all. How can I fix it?

@AnthonyJ350 7 жыл бұрын

Manuel Garza Is the bulb backwards in the back?

@manuelgarza904 7 жыл бұрын

AnthonyJ350 I'll have to check. I don't think it is tho

@manuelgarza904 7 жыл бұрын

AnthonyJ350 if that doesn't solve it what else could it be?

@AnthonyJ350 7 жыл бұрын

defective bulb possibly. Try a bulb that works in the housing or test with a multi-meter.

@jorphi 5 жыл бұрын

You put the resistor in serie, but it should be connected parallel to the led.

@AnthonyJ350 5 жыл бұрын

Are you saying it needs to be wired like a speaker? How do you explain it working after?

@lorenzogarcia3584 4 жыл бұрын

Bro do you need load resisters for the break lights

@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын

No you won't

@buddymorgan4165 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@rollie2181 6 жыл бұрын

At :32 how do you make that light blue?

@newfieledman9164 4 жыл бұрын

How the 50w 6ohm Load Resistor works one end of the wire connect to the Black wire and then connect the other wire to the signal light wire it might be a green wire or a red wire of course ever car is different , to find the blinking light. Tool needed is a Test light.

@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the tip.

@alexzanella1106 3 жыл бұрын

Make a car think? I need one of those cause mine doesn't think at all. Last night didn't wanna startup, I had to take a bus.

@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@Zippie270 6 жыл бұрын

they don't create a short they add resistance to the circuit, resistance = heat

@AnthonyJ350 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback

@sickesstvenado96 6 жыл бұрын

Can you run 2 led bulbs off of 1 resistor?

@AnthonyJ350 6 жыл бұрын

I would contact the manufacturer about that. I have never done it myself so I can't confirm.

@ruudwilschut9095 5 жыл бұрын

Each side, front and rear, is one circuit so you should use one 50w resistor when replacing the front and rear bulbs. Otherwise, use one 25w resistor for each individual bulb.