Ironhead621

I picked up a set of these LED bulbs http://www.ebay.com/itm/171194657480 and it states that they are error free and won't cause the hyper-flash. I installed them and blinkers hyper-flash. It's not really a big deal for me buy my question is... are they hyper-flashing because I still have regular bulbs in the rear or what? BTW, the seller is sending resistors to wire in free of charge.

FortMorganAl

They hyper-flash because they don't draw enough current to tell the BCM that they aren't burnt out bulbs. BTW, when you mount the resisters you are being sent, watch how you mount them. To pull enough current to stop the hyper-flash they are going to be HOT!!! Anything that is going to stop the hyper-flash is going to produce about the same amount of heat as the original bulbs. There are lots of threads on this issue and how to fabricate and mount heat sinks to keep from melting plastic.

cclive

100%. An LED just doesn't draw enough current and current flow is how the system senses a burned out bulb. The resistors must draw almost what a regular bulb does and do it without producing any light...this means more heat.

Boomer111

Seems like a pain the the *** to change.

Good luck

Ironhead621

It was a PITA to take the drivers side bulb out, my hand barely fit in there! Thanks for the input, I'll take a look around and see what I can find on where to mount the resistors.

Mad*Max

stp357

Check to make sure you have the black wires from the LEDs in line with the black wires from the car. I had mine crossed up and had to deal with the same issue.

Ironhead621

I'll check again but when I put them in, they came on, turned the blinker on...hyper-flashed. Pulled the bulb out, turned it and put it back in. Bulb did not even come on so.... Got the resistors in today so I'll take a look at the wiring when Texas decides to warm up again

rfkirk

Is the hyper-flash that bothersome that it warrants the pain of installing the resistors?

stp357

There was no pain involved with the resistors I installed. It was simply attaching them to the wire attached to the light. Didn't even need a tool. Maybe the resistors you speak of are different from the ones I have.

rfkirk

I am still curious as to how bothersome the hyper-flash really is.

I've read about folks concerned about the heat of the resistors and having fabricated backing plates that install to draw the heat of the resistors away from wiring.

Bushum

I could not stand it so I installed resistors. It may be bearable for the three flash lane change function but if you were at a light for twenty seconds I think it would drive you crazy. Besides, the only time I see hyper flash is on old beater cars that have electrical problems. I couldn't drive around like that.

Tropicana

I've been debating the hyperflash as well. On one hand, it wouldn't really bother me but on the other hand, it may appear like I didn't know enough to install resistors, like other old dudes that put fake, stick-on fender vents.

I wish automotive lighting would catch up to LEDs since it's been about a decade now.

[Cerberus]

Do you have any shots of how the resisters went in? Id like to do more LED bulbs but don't want to hack up factory wiring for it.

Knob Jockey

Here's a typical wire tap.

It just crimps on the wire and internally it has a "knife" that pierces the insulation and makes contact with the wire you are tapping into.

You want to use the ones that are filled with a gel that keeps any moisture out of the connection.

If you buy Eagle Eyes LED tail lights, they are plug-and-play with no mods to your wiring. And, their load resistor packs just stick on the back wall of the trunk. Easy DIY.

[Cerberus]

I was afraid of that, those are really not good at all. Id strongly suggest having someone properly solder it in. Those connectors are notorious for cutting wires.

Tropicana

T-taps are pretty good. They do pierce the wiring but they're sealed off against the elements. Never had a failure and I've installed many. Vampire taps, on the other hand have always been problematic.

jpranchranger

I installed a set of eagle eyes that have resistors with them. I have a sequential turn signal harness that I also want to use. When i put the harness on the eagle eyes they hyper flash. Anyone have the eagle eyes with the sequential set up that they modified to work? If so please let me know. I guess it requires putting a resistor on the wiring before the sequential harness? where do you get resistors and where do you put them? Any help is appreciated. love those eagle eyes!!!!

slickstick

I didn't trust the resistors once I saw them so I gave it a whirl with the hyper flash. Didn't bother me much at first and grew on me over time. After 6 months or so, I don't even think about it now.