Resistors

[sirdurden]

Alright, aftermarket incandescent turn signals. 10W, 12V bulbs on all four signals.

Where should I begin with resistors to get my relay to flash?

 

[MechNewb]

It would probably be easier to just buy a flasher relay for LED bulbs. They are cheap and you don't need to mess with wiring.

 

[arfstrom]

What at you really tying to do?

Plenty of write ups, incandscents is what its designed for. So it should be fine. Easy in other words, but has the PO done before you?

 

[drewpy]

surely they should be 21w?

 

[sirdurden]

The oem signals were removed by a PO. I ordered some aftermarket signals online and they have 10 watt, 12V bulbs in them. I'm trying to get an idea of what sort of resistance I should begin with when wiring it into the system.

I am under the impression that an LED flasher is only good for LED bulbs which I am not using. 21 W is for 1157 (1156?) bulbs correct? The bulbs in these signals are neither of those.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Mike

 

[MechNewb]

Have you tried hooking them up an running them as is? The relay needs a amperage to actuate. Your 40 W (10w x 4) may be enough.

The reason for LED flashers is they simply actuate at a lower amperage. Whether or not the Bulbs are LED doesn't matter to the relay.

 

[sirdurden]

Yeah, I have kinda just given in. Hand signals for me.

 

[drewpy]

Have you tried hooking them up an running them as is? The relay needs a amperage to actuate. Your 40 W (10w x 4) may be enough.

if 4 worked at the same time, but then they wouldn't be direction indicators then

 

[MechNewb]

if 4 worked at the same time, but then they wouldn't be direction indicators then

Hahaha that's true drewpy. Thanks for catching that.

 

[drewpy]

Hahaha that's true drewpy. Thanks for catching that.

you have to get up earlier than that to catch me out