LED turn signal question

[zman]

Guys I have can have 4 amber running/light turn signals up front, if I change my brake/turn signals in the rear to LED`s would the stock flasher still work or still need an electronic type?
I`m guessing the 4 running lights/turn signals up front will provide the resistance needed for the flasher to work, just don't know if the 2 LED brake/turn in the rear will be affected.
Another option is to install the LED`s on 2 of the 4 left/right front amber lights. Think it just sees a resistance not necessarily where it comes from ..right?
Anyone know how many watts needed to operate the flasher unit.
Thanks.

 

[dan filipi]

I tried like that, signals blinked real slow.

 

[zman]

OK, that is why I asked, It probably has a sweet spot for the load it wants. Thanks Dan, I`ll wait till I get an electronic flasher to mount extra lights.

 

[slabghost]

Electronic flasher is a nice upgrade regardless of the type lights used. Working independent of the load makes them flash consistently. With the old style though you get a heads up when one light quits. One side will flash faster than the other.

 

[zman]

slabghost » Wed Jun 03, 2015 11:15 am[/url]":yjcg6wez]
Electronic flasher is a nice upgrade regardless of the type lights used. Working independent of the load makes them flash consistently. With the old style though you get a heads up when one light quits. One side will flash faster than the other.

I didnt know that, thanks..I see there are electronics that have a light out alert, probably the best one to use.

 

[Ansimp]

zman » Thu Jun 04, 2015 5:33 am[/url]":1p4j1enh]

slabghost » Wed Jun 03, 2015 11:15 am[/url]":1p4j1enh]
Electronic flasher is a nice upgrade regardless of the type lights used. Working independent of the load makes them flash consistently. With the old style though you get a heads up when one light quits. One side will flash faster than the other.

I didnt know that, thanks..I see there are electronics that have a light out alert, probably the best one to use.

They are the load sensitive type that flash fast with a light out and are available in higher wattage so that they don't flash slow with extra lights. If using this type with 2 incandescent bulbs and one led per side you shouldn't have a fast or slow flash rate . I used a fixed rate ( non load sensitive) flasher for LED installs but they won't sense a light that isn't working

 

[zman]

Ansimp » Wed Jun 03, 2015 2:57 pm[/url]":36yu3k0x]

zman » Thu Jun 04, 2015 5:33 am[/url]":36yu3k0x]

slabghost » Wed Jun 03, 2015 11:15 am[/url]":36yu3k0x]
Electronic flasher is a nice upgrade regardless of the type lights used. Working independent of the load makes them flash consistently. With the old style though you get a heads up when one light quits. One side will flash faster than the other.

I didnt know that, thanks..I see there are electronics that have a light out alert, probably the best one to use.

They are the load sensitive type that flash fast with a light out and are available in higher wattage so that they don't flash slow with extra lights. If using this type with 2 incandescent bulbs and one led per side you shouldn't have a fast or slow flash rate . I used a fixed rate ( non load sensitive) flasher for LED installs but they won't sense a light that isn't working

OK, got it..thanks for saving me the trouble.