Led Load Resistor

[thalystgv]

Hi. Just a quick question. I've upgraded all my indicator bulbs to LED. I've brought a pair of 50w 6 ohm load resistors. I've installed them in the from of the car. The resistor is on the positive indicator wire and the negative wire. They do heat up but the indicators flash like they are having a fit. Does it matter if the resistors are placed at the front or the rear of the car and is the resistor the right rate for the lights?? Am very confused as the lights flash just as fast as they did without the load resistor. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

[sparkystav]

This is the easier option and what ive done mate:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/8-Pin-Electronic-LED-Flasher-Relay-Fix-Turn-Light-Lexus-/220759069675?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item33664413eb

You just replace the standard one behind the drivers footwell fusebox (2 screws to get to)

Without either load resisters or the new relay the lights will flash as normal on Hazards but will flash twice as fast when just indicating.

[thalystgv]

Thanks for the reply but I'm time critical to get this fixed. Is there another load resistor I could buy that will do the job?? That I can order from here in the UK

[sparkystav]

I dont know mate, it was the first eBay link, have a look around eBay

[Swindon Andy]

"The resistor is on the positive indicator wire and the negative wire" - is this how they should be installed? I would have thought they should be in series with the lamps

[sparkystav]

No it's a load resistor so across the lamp not in line.