aftermarket LED turn signal does not blink

splitfire · April 23rd, 2016, 08:46 PM

i bought an aftermarket LED turn signal. i hooked up and it wont blink it just remain steady. i think it has something to do with the load current. Since LED consumes a small amount of current reason why flash relay wont trigger on. Is it possible to use a resistor to put more current ? if so what resistor? watts? amperes? . i am only using LED for front turn signal. My rear signal are stock bulb.

NevadaWolf · April 23rd, 2016, 11:19 PM

This thread will help you out: https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=88022

Basically you need an electric relay vs the thermal stock relay. The linked thread gives good advice for which one to pick up regardless if you have 2 or 4 LED blinkers.

splitfire · April 26th, 2016, 11:17 AM

Thanks guys for the suggestion. I found a way. Not the best way but cheaper i think and easier. I bought a regular flashlight bulb 12v 10watts at hardware 2pcs for $2. Solder a wire to the bulb And connect each bulb to each side. 1 on left and 1 on right signal. Connect them in parallel positive to positive negative to negative. This will add load current. And hide the bulbs somewhere.

DEFY · April 26th, 2016, 11:25 AM

An inline resistor would work, the LEDs do take less amount of current to be driven. To make up for the loss of load the resistor can be added to the current relay. Else you replace the relay.

allanoue · April 26th, 2016, 01:46 PM

My new relay was $2 on ebay, and no soldering

DEFY · April 26th, 2016, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by allanoue

My new relay was $2 on ebay, and no soldering

One good reason for the relay, however he might have to do soldering any way if the led turn signals don't have the correct connectors or use butt connectors that are crimp on.

RacinNinja · April 26th, 2016, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by splitfire

Thanks guys for the suggestion. I found a way. Not the best way but cheaper i think and easier. I bought a regular flashlight bulb 12v 10watts at hardware 2pcs for $2. Solder a wire to the bulb And connect each bulb to each side. 1 on left and 1 on right signal. Connect them in parallel positive to positive negative to negative. This will add load current. And hide the bulbs somewhere.

Ya know, I never thought of doing it this way but hey, it works!

splitfire · April 26th, 2016, 07:07 PM

Oh yeah you can actually fit the bulb inside the turn signal housing. Mine fit but after wrapping the bulb with electrical tape It wont fit. You can find smaller bulb for sure

allanoue · April 27th, 2016, 06:43 AM

The big advantage of LED is they do not burn out.

JohnnyBravo · April 27th, 2016, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by allanoue

The big advantage of LED is they do not burn out.

Flag on the play^

... That's false, not all LED's are created equal, and nothing lasts forever; just two of many points to consider.
Quality LEDs do typically last longer than the old style bulbs though.

DEFY · April 27th, 2016, 08:15 AM

LEDs smell great when you toast them lol, they are more efficient at generating less heat from power consumption. Hence why they use such small amounts of current. Like any electrical component they can be set a flame with the right conditions.

JohnnyBravo · April 27th, 2016, 08:18 AM

I'd call ^that a burn out

April 23rd, 2016, 08:46 PM	#1
splitfire ninjette.org member Name: rodney Location: british columbia Join Date: Apr 2016 Motorcycle(s): ninja 2011 250r Posts: 24	aftermarket LED turn signal does not blink i bought an aftermarket LED turn signal. i hooked up and it wont blink it just remain steady. i think it has something to do with the load current. Since LED consumes a small amount of current reason why flash relay wont trigger on. Is it possible to use a resistor to put more current ? if so what resistor? watts? amperes? . i am only using LED for front turn signal. My rear signal are stock bulb.

April 23rd, 2016, 11:19 PM	#2
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April 26th, 2016, 11:25 AM	#4
DEFY ᗧ•••ᗣ•ᗣᗣ•••ᗣ Name: Nick Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R and 2014 Triumph 675R Posts: A lot.	An inline resistor would work, the LEDs do take less amount of current to be driven. To make up for the loss of load the resistor can be added to the current relay. Else you replace the relay. __________________________________________________ Spoiler for topic: It might just be the [you] tag

April 26th, 2016, 01:46 PM	#5
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April 27th, 2016, 06:43 AM	#9
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April 27th, 2016, 08:15 AM	#11
DEFY ᗧ•••ᗣ•ᗣᗣ•••ᗣ Name: Nick Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R and 2014 Triumph 675R Posts: A lot.	LEDs smell great when you toast them lol, they are more efficient at generating less heat from power consumption. Hence why they use such small amounts of current. Like any electrical component they can be set a flame with the right conditions. __________________________________________________ Spoiler for topic: It might just be the [you] tag

April 27th, 2016, 08:18 AM	#12
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