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Old May 7, 2015 | 10:26 PM
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I just install new LED tail lights on my 1986 and they will not flash when I turn on the signal , the park and brake works but no flash on turn and I did install the load equalizers on each one. They worked fine on old lights, has anyone else had this problem?
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Old May 8, 2015 | 01:34 AM
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You need an electronic turn signal flasher.
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Old May 8, 2015 | 10:58 AM
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Just wondering.....? What happens when one or two of those small LED lamps inside the tail light starts burning out? Do you have to change the whole unit again?
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Old May 9, 2015 | 01:22 AM
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LEDs are VERY reliable and have a very long lifespan. You'll die of old age before the LEDs will burn out. To answer your question: yes, you need to replace the whole thing.

The main problem I've seen with LEDs is poor construction (read cheap Chinese junk).

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