Led tailight hyperflash fix
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From: Tucson Az., Dickinson, N.D.
Led tailight hyperflash fix
Good afternoon,
I purchased a pair of LED tailights from Corvettemods but through a mix up didnt get the "Anti-Hyperflash Resistors" sent.
As a result, I was told the turn signals dont work.
I have my car at a mechanic 1600 miles away trying to get some small things done before I'm reunited with her next week.
I'm kind of flying in the dark since Imso far away...but what exactlydo I need?
The website describes them as Add Anti-Hyperflash Resistors
Is the the same thing as an electronic turn signal flasher?
If so, I assume they can be had at any O'reiley's., Autozone etc?
Correct>
I never realized moving a car across country could be such a hassle when even little things come up that you cant physically put your hands on.
Any info, pointers or specific models greatly appriciated
Wade
I purchased a pair of LED tailights from Corvettemods but through a mix up didnt get the "Anti-Hyperflash Resistors" sent.
As a result, I was told the turn signals dont work.
I have my car at a mechanic 1600 miles away trying to get some small things done before I'm reunited with her next week.
I'm kind of flying in the dark since Imso far away...but what exactlydo I need?
The website describes them as Add Anti-Hyperflash Resistors
Is the the same thing as an electronic turn signal flasher?
If so, I assume they can be had at any O'reiley's., Autozone etc?
Correct>
I never realized moving a car across country could be such a hassle when even little things come up that you cant physically put your hands on.
Any info, pointers or specific models greatly appriciated
Wade
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Install an electronic flasher. You dont need resistors. Ive been running LED everything for more than 6 years now.
Last edited by Goldcylon; Jun 26, 2013 at 05:39 PM.
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[QUOTE=DRidgeway;1584255316]
The website describes them as Add Anti-Hyperflash Resistors
Is the the same thing as an electronic turn signal flasher?
If so, I assume they can be had at any O'reiley's., Autozone etc?
Wade, here is what I know, and Cylon is correct depending on...
My research into this; your factory lights draw a different voltage, wattage then having low volt LED. There by causing the flasher to think a bulb is burned out and giving you the “hyperflash”. Adding a “anti’hyperflash” device, which is regulated differently, with the correct voltage, wattage stops all that. It’s that simple. The one you buy from parts store will not fix this problem, because they are regulated to factory specs.
As for the rest of the car, LEDs is fine, should and will work fine. Just thought you should know.
Boxcar
The website describes them as Add Anti-Hyperflash Resistors
Is the the same thing as an electronic turn signal flasher?
If so, I assume they can be had at any O'reiley's., Autozone etc?
Wade, here is what I know, and Cylon is correct depending on...
My research into this; your factory lights draw a different voltage, wattage then having low volt LED. There by causing the flasher to think a bulb is burned out and giving you the “hyperflash”. Adding a “anti’hyperflash” device, which is regulated differently, with the correct voltage, wattage stops all that. It’s that simple. The one you buy from parts store will not fix this problem, because they are regulated to factory specs.
As for the rest of the car, LEDs is fine, should and will work fine. Just thought you should know.
Boxcar
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From: Peoria Arizona.. Resident Gold Cylon
[QUOTE=Boxcar;1584260398]
Goldcylon is right because hes been there and done that. The electronic flasher will solve the problem. Just thought you should know
The website describes them as Add Anti-Hyperflash Resistors
Is the the same thing as an electronic turn signal flasher?
If so, I assume they can be had at any O'reiley's., Autozone etc?
Wade, here is what I know, and Cylon is correct depending on...
My research into this; your factory lights draw a different voltage, wattage then having low volt LED. There by causing the flasher to think a bulb is burned out and giving you the “hyperflash”. Adding a “anti’hyperflash” device, which is regulated differently, with the correct voltage, wattage stops all that. It’s that simple. The one you buy from parts store will not fix this problem, because they are regulated to factory specs.
As for the rest of the car, LEDs is fine, should and will work fine. Just thought you should know.
Boxcar
Is the the same thing as an electronic turn signal flasher?
If so, I assume they can be had at any O'reiley's., Autozone etc?
Wade, here is what I know, and Cylon is correct depending on...
My research into this; your factory lights draw a different voltage, wattage then having low volt LED. There by causing the flasher to think a bulb is burned out and giving you the “hyperflash”. Adding a “anti’hyperflash” device, which is regulated differently, with the correct voltage, wattage stops all that. It’s that simple. The one you buy from parts store will not fix this problem, because they are regulated to factory specs.
As for the rest of the car, LEDs is fine, should and will work fine. Just thought you should know.
Boxcar
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Thanks guys,
I Googled an EL-12 flasher and found one at Advanced auto parts.
Apparently, the "mechanic" had/has no idea what a electronic flasher was or what I was talking about.
It will be good to have the car in my hands once again, to figure these things out myself and with the furum's help!
I Googled an EL-12 flasher and found one at Advanced auto parts.
Apparently, the "mechanic" had/has no idea what a electronic flasher was or what I was talking about.
It will be good to have the car in my hands once again, to figure these things out myself and with the furum's help!
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From: Peoria Arizona.. Resident Gold Cylon
Thanks guys,
I Googled an EL-12 flasher and found one at Advanced auto parts.
Apparently, the "mechanic" had/has no idea what a electronic flasher was or what I was talking about.
It will be good to have the car in my hands once again, to figure these things out myself and with the furum's help!
I Googled an EL-12 flasher and found one at Advanced auto parts.
Apparently, the "mechanic" had/has no idea what a electronic flasher was or what I was talking about.
It will be good to have the car in my hands once again, to figure these things out myself and with the furum's help!
In the mean while here are mine that have been running strong for 6 years. Also the back up lights are LEDs
LED CMHSL Yes those are metal louvers as well
Last edited by Goldcylon; Jun 27, 2013 at 11:45 AM.
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[QUOTE=Boxcar;1584260398]
Voltage is the same in both cases.
The factory flasher is driven by the current drawn by the lights. The
LEDs pull lots less current so the factory flasher will not work
correctly.
The electronic flasher has an internal timer circuit that is independent
of the current. It doesn't much care what the load (and therefore
current) is, within reason.
Chuck
Wade, here is what I know, and Cylon is correct depending on...
My research into this; your factory lights draw a different voltage, wattage then having low volt LED. There by causing the flasher to think a bulb is burned out and giving you the “hyperflash”. Adding a “anti’hyperflash” device, which is regulated differently, with the correct voltage, wattage stops all that. It’s that simple. The one you buy from parts store will not fix this problem, because they are regulated to factory specs.
My research into this; your factory lights draw a different voltage, wattage then having low volt LED. There by causing the flasher to think a bulb is burned out and giving you the “hyperflash”. Adding a “anti’hyperflash” device, which is regulated differently, with the correct voltage, wattage stops all that. It’s that simple. The one you buy from parts store will not fix this problem, because they are regulated to factory specs.
The factory flasher is driven by the current drawn by the lights. The
LEDs pull lots less current so the factory flasher will not work
correctly.
The electronic flasher has an internal timer circuit that is independent
of the current. It doesn't much care what the load (and therefore
current) is, within reason.
Chuck
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[/QUOTE]Is your center stoplight a red lens with LED? I've been looking for one for my vette for a couple of years and the only thing I've seen is clear, smoked or black. I don't have the high mounted light so I don't know if that makes a difference.
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From: Peoria Arizona.. Resident Gold Cylon
Ebay sells the LED Strip kind that fit in the rear fiasca that im aware of. However, nobody is doing the CMHSLs
Last edited by Goldcylon; Jun 28, 2013 at 09:28 AM.
