LED bulb resistors

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Mar 27, 2009 | 04:21 PM

randommj

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LED bulb resistors

Ive half way completed my SMD LED conversion, and Ive bought 4 in line resistors, Ive got my rear bulbs in and my blinkers are working just fine, (front bulbs are still in the mail so my front blinkers are still incondecant)Ive got an "electronic" blinker fuse, will I even need the in line resistors?

Miles

Mar 27, 2009 | 06:36 PM

SIXFOOTER

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I wouldn't think so. ost of the LED Bulbs I have seen have the resistor internal, so you can apply 12v directly to the bulb, But, check with the supplier for the specs.

Mar 27, 2009 | 07:04 PM

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I have replaced all of the bulbs in my car with led replacements. 99.9% of the bulbs ( i won't say all because some might not) that are led replacements for filament bulbs have self contained circuits in the bulb casing. The bulb sockets are far bigger than is needed to mount an LED so there is plenty of room for them to add the resistance needed. In line resistors shouldn't be necessary.

Mar 27, 2009 | 07:17 PM

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Miles...For future reference, if you look at "superbrightleds.com" they sale a flasher for led bulbs that do not require a resistor. $12.95 each. It will flash without any resistance.

Mar 27, 2009 | 09:55 PM

randommj

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Awesome guys! thats what I needed to hear, Im going to love it if I dont need to put any resistors in, That would make the job 100% easier!

I guess we'll see for sure once I get them in

Miles

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