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OKCwhiteKnight · 07-15-2013, 03:21 PM

I installed vled's switchback turn sigs with supplied 50w 3ohm resistors.First using t-taps, still got quick flash. Decided it was connection , so soldered instead.Still got quick flash(normal flash for a few sec.)Just added 50w 6ohm resistors leaving others connected and still with the quick flash's..wth?

MGD · 07-15-2013, 04:50 PM

How did you wire the resistor in? The resistor has to be wired from the turn signal lead to ground. 6 Ohms are fine, a 3 Ohm resistor would draw twice as much power. 12/3=4amps
12/6=2amps.

OKCwhiteKnight · 07-15-2013, 05:31 PM

One resistor wire to lead, the other to ground per instructions.I guess I'll check my solder job,while not pretty,seemed like good connections. Thanks

Caddyroger · 07-15-2013, 06:08 PM

Did you use 1 resistor per side or 1 for each tail light. I had to use 4 of 2ssrs load resistors [1 for each tail light] in order for mine to work ok.

OKCwhiteKnight · 07-15-2013, 07:50 PM

Yes,one per each side front turn sig.,I also have one each side for my Techno. tail lamps.

Caddyroger · 07-15-2013, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by OKCwhiteKnight

Yes,one per each side front turn sig.,I also have one each side for my Techno. tail lamps.

I had the same problem when I installed seq led turn signals lights. I wired 1 resistor to the main turn signal wire on each side. They would work part then go fast. I ordered 2 from 2ssr and they did the same thing. I asked 2ssr about it and he said you have to have 1 for each light. I ordered another set and connected them and have not had any more problems.

tdconner · 11-20-2013, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Caddyroger

Did you use 1 resistor per side or 1 for each tail light. I had to use 4 of 2ssrs load resistors [1 for each tail light] in order for mine to work ok.

Where did you mount your resistors?!? Mine got SOOO hot I was scared to mount them anywhere and just ended up putting my factory ones back in. Was using 1 3 Ohm 50Watt per bulb in rear. My IR temp gauge was reading over 350 Deg on the resistor!

Got the resistors for 2ssrs.

Caddyroger · 11-20-2013, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tdconner

Where did you mount your resistors?!? Mine got SOOO hot I was scared to mount them anywhere and just ended up putting my factory ones back in. Was using 1 3 Ohm 50Watt per bulb in rear. My IR temp gauge was reading over 350 Deg on the resistor!

Got the resistors for 2ssrs.

I misread the post his was for the front turn mine was for the rear.

07-15-2013, 03:21 PM	#1
OKCwhiteKnight Drives: 2010 2LT RS Camaro 2015 Colorado Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 725	Led resistor help! I installed vled's switchback turn sigs with supplied 50w 3ohm resistors.First using t-taps, still got quick flash. Decided it was connection , so soldered instead.Still got quick flash(normal flash for a few sec.)Just added 50w 6ohm resistors leaving others connected and still with the quick flash's..wth?

07-15-2013, 04:50 PM	#2
MGD Drives: 16 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Menifee Posts: 820	How did you wire the resistor in? The resistor has to be wired from the turn signal lead to ground. 6 Ohms are fine, a 3 Ohm resistor would draw twice as much power. 12/3=4amps 12/6=2amps. __________________ Interior: Adrenaline Red. SS/2SS, M6, NPP, Sun Roof, 8" Nav. Black 5 Spoke Wheels.

07-15-2013, 05:31 PM	#3
OKCwhiteKnight Drives: 2010 2LT RS Camaro 2015 Colorado Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 725	One resistor wire to lead, the other to ground per instructions.I guess I'll check my solder job,while not pretty,seemed like good connections. Thanks __________________

07-15-2013, 06:08 PM	#4
Caddyroger Drives: 2011 RJT Camaro LT2 RS auto shift Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Washington state Posts: 1,861	Did you use 1 resistor per side or 1 for each tail light. I had to use 4 of 2ssrs load resistors [1 for each tail light] in order for mine to work ok. __________________ Caddy

07-15-2013, 07:50 PM	#5
OKCwhiteKnight Drives: 2010 2LT RS Camaro 2015 Colorado Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 725	Yes,one per each side front turn sig.,I also have one each side for my Techno. tail lamps.