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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 06:51 PM
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I replaced my tail lights with led ones. Does anyone know what flasher relays I need ?Thanks
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I used the stock one with no problem
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I'll give it a go, thanks
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You need a electronic flasher with a separate ground wire most vendors sell them. Put the lights in and see if the T/S's flash if not change flasher. I got mine from Ecklers.
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I purchased expensive ones that didn't work. Went to AutoZone and got them for $8.00. Work perfect. LOVE the LED's!
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I purchased expensive ones that didn't work. Went to AutoZone and got them for $8.00. Work perfect. LOVE the LED's!
Do you have a part number? Thanks
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Well the signals don't flash. So I will have to get an electronic flasher.
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what's up with that license plate frame?
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I used the electronic flashers and still had to put resistors in the lines.
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what's up with that license plate frame?
It's a stealth led plate light. The frame is chrome and led is on the inside to light up the plate
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Originally Posted by mark6669
You need a electronic flasher with a separate ground wire most vendors sell them. Put the lights in and see if the T/S's flash if not change flasher. I got mine from Ecklers.
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He doesn't need an electronic flasher for sure. I tried one and it didn't work. I threw in a stock one and it worked perfectly.
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He doesn't need an electronic flasher for sure. I tried one and it didn't work. I threw in a stock one and it worked perfectly.
I tried an electronic one and it didn't work. Also I have read that I will need 2. One for signals and one for hazards. But I only see one on the fuse panel
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so check it, i have the LED taillights and the electronic flasher didn't work for me either.

however, i went down to the local auto parts store and a "heavy duty flasher" did the trick, so give it a try. it was about $10-$12 bucks...
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so check it, i have the LED taillights and the electronic flasher didn't work for me either.

however, i went down to the local auto parts store and a "heavy duty flasher" did the trick, so give it a try. it was about $10-$12 bucks...
I will try that, thanks
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Got a heavy duty flasher. Didn't work
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bummer. maybe try a different brand heavy duty flasher? (I know, slim chance)

well, if you have an auto electric shop in your area you could stop by to see what they have in stock and have them try different flashers? that's how i found out i needed a heavy duty one after the electronic one i bought from ecklers didn't work for me...
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Ok got them to work. Wired in some resistors. I work at a electronic manufacturer so they had them there. You can find them on eBay. Just search for " 6 ohm 25w resistor" . Thanks everyone for your help
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