Load Resistors to Correct Flashing LED Trailer Lights When Connected to Mercedes GL 350

Question:

Wil the electronic flasher fix that that problem

asked by: Jerry V

Expert Reply:

If a vehicle uses standard power-hungry incandescent lighting for its own tail lights and it is connected to a trailer that uses high-efficiency LED type lighting, then it can happen that the vehicle's wiring can have trouble detecting the presence of the connected trailer lights. This can cause what is termed hyperflashing.

When this is the case, installation of load resistors such as # DI34ZR will give the trailer's electrical load the appearance of being incandescent and this often stops confusing the vehicle wiring. One needs to be installed at each affected light.

expert reply by: Adam R