Well, I learned one thing about non-OEM bulbs... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Danial · 08-20-2023, 02:04 PM

...when I replaced a burnt signal light on the back with an aftermarket LED light. While it does function the way it's supposed to now, it is still sending the fast-blink signal to the info-center between the speedo and the tach.

Dammit.

KillboyPowerhead · 08-20-2023, 02:13 PM

May need some sort of external resistor to increase resistance since LED's will have less resistance than HID, making the car think there's a blown bulb.

Danial · 08-20-2023, 02:14 PM

...when I replaced a burnt signal light on the back with an aftermarket LED light. While it does function the way it's supposed to now, it is still sending the fast-blink signal to the info-center between the speedo and the tach.

Dammit.

gtstorey · 08-20-2023, 06:50 PM

Might be able to add a resistor in parallel. Works on some vehicles.

Moto-Mojo · 08-20-2023, 08:03 PM

So does the LED blink fast? Or normal but the dead bulb indicator just blinks fast?

Danial · 08-20-2023, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo

So does the LED blink fast? Or normal but the dead bulb indicator just blinks fast?

Both the LEDs and the dead bulb indicator blink fast.

Danial · 08-20-2023, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by gtstorey

Might be able to add a resistor in parallel. Works on some vehicles.

No, just going to gut it up and buy OEM bulbs.

chevy pilot · 08-20-2023, 10:22 PM

Resistor solves the problem.
3-4$ from electronics store.

Mr_Draco · 08-21-2023, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by KillboyPowerhead

May need some sort of external resistor to increase resistance since LED's will have less resistance than HID, making the car think there's a blown bulb.

This.

You will either have to splice in a resistor, don't remember exactly ohm is needed, or buy quality brand that has the resistor built into the light already.

acutron42 · 08-21-2023, 07:34 AM

Here is a link. I would shop around though. You might also find bulbs with them built in.

https://www.diodedynamics.com/led-re...-kit-pair.html

Danial · 08-23-2023, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by acutron42

Here is a link. I would shop around though. You might also find bulbs with them built in.

https://www.diodedynamics.com/led-re...-kit-pair.html

Thanks. It looks like I'll wind up going this route since I can buy these through where I work for less than $4 a pair.

And thanks to the others who made this suggestion!

08-20-2023, 02:04 PM	#1
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08-20-2023, 02:13 PM	#2
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08-20-2023, 02:14 PM	#3
Danial Drives: 2013 SS/RS, 2015 Camaro SS/RS Vert Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Southern Nevada Posts: 2,128 View My Garage	Well, I learned one thing about non-OEM bulbs... ...when I replaced a burnt signal light on the back with an aftermarket LED light. While it does function the way it's supposed to now, it is still sending the fast-blink signal to the info-center between the speedo and the tach. Dammit. __________________ "Never cough into a full ashtray."

08-20-2023, 08:03 PM	#5
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,974	So does the LED blink fast? Or normal but the dead bulb indicator just blinks fast? __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

08-20-2023, 10:22 PM	#8
chevy pilot Drives: 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Hki.Finland Posts: 952	Resistor solves the problem. 3-4$ from electronics store. Attached Images Last edited by chevy pilot; 08-20-2023 at 10:56 PM.

08-20-2023, 06:50 PM	#4
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,155	Might be able to add a resistor in parallel. Works on some vehicles.

08-21-2023, 07:34 AM	#10
acutron42 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS AGM Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: WNY Posts: 733	Here is a link. I would shop around though. You might also find bulbs with them built in. https://www.diodedynamics.com/led-re...-kit-pair.html __________________ 2013 2SS GPI built & tuned 415, spec'd by Andrew Cammer. GPI ported intake/tb/heads, Tooley springs, CHE trunnions, Callies rotating assembly, Diamond pistons, GPI SS3 VVT, ATI 10% ud damper, Circle D 3800, Kooks ceramic coated lt's with green cats, Mishimoto rad & oil cooler, Derale trans cooler, Holley efi rails.