Troubleshooting Dim Turn Signals After Installing Load Resistors
Question:
After installing led turn signals, and getting hyper flash, I bought Sylvania 50w 6ohm resistors. When I installed them the hyper flash stopped and they blink normal, but now you can barely see them they are both so dim. its odd that both sides are acting t he same way, makes me think its not an install issue. your thoughts?
asked by: Josh F
Expert Reply:
It sounds like the ground connection may need to be improved. You want to make sure you have a bare metal to metal ground free of corrosion or debris. Load resistors should not have caused them to dim when installed properly. I've attached a photo of the installation for the Putco load resistors # DI34ZR to assist. If you did install this way, let me know and we can continue to troubleshoot.
Steve B.
2/4/2020
Hi I recently installed resistors for my LED taillight signal lights, they worked wonderfully for about 4 or 5 days then each of them went back to hyperflashing. I havent taken the taillights back off yet to check but Im doubting that both sides experienced a install failure so close in time to each other. What could be other causes of failure I may have missed?
Products Referenced in This Question
Load Resistor Kit for LED Turn Signals - 50 Watts - 6 Ohm - Qty 2
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Lights
- Load-Resistor Kit
- Diamond
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Combination LED Trailer Tail Light - Submersible - 6 Function - 11 Diodes - Passenger Side
- Trailer Lights
- Tail Lights
- Rear Reflector
- Side Marker
- Side Reflector
- Stop/Turn/Tail
- Square
- Surface Mount
- Submersible Lights
- LED Light
- 5L x 5W Inch
- Red
- Optronics
more information >
Continue Researching
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Q&A: How to Wire a 6 Pole Round Trailer End Plug
- Q&A: Wheel and Tire Recommendation For Jet Ski Trailer with Tire Size ST175/80R13
- Q&A: Torque Specs for 3500-lb 5-on-4-1/2 Dexter Hub/Drum 84546UC3
- Q&A: How Much Slack Is Needed In Trailer Wire Connection To The Tow Vehicle?
- Q&A: Dust Cover/Cap Solution for Harbor Freight Trailer
- Q&A: Best Replacement for Coach Steps 725-0041
- Q&A: Replacement Electric Brakes for Dexter PR-FF SEC-FF 5.2KPR-GGSEC-GG 12X2XQ 36-89
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Article: How to Use a Roof Rack (Like a Boss)
- Article: How to Rent an RV
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
- Article: Car Camping Checklist
- Article: Harvest Hosts
- Article: How to Survive the Winter In Your RV
Steve B.
2/5/2020
Hi thanks, Im actually hust about to go out and look into it. Would you recommend grounding the resistor to the signal light ground wire or chassis ground? Its currently on the ground wire. Ive also looked around and the only resistors I can find are 50w but 6 or 8 ohm. I have the 6 but if the other 2 I have sont work Im guessing I can try the 8 ohm ones?