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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 01:57 PM
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Default Got LED bulbs for turn signal now blinks too fast...

I installed White LED turn signal bulbs the other day and now they blink fast as if one of the bulbs is busted. Is there a way to fix that because im not quiet sure if its leagal to have them blinking fast...???
 
Old Aug 12, 2009 | 05:09 PM
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You will need resistors to make it blink normal.

Best of luck!
 
Old Aug 12, 2009 | 05:21 PM
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^ what he said. Buddy of mine put LED bulbs in his TSi and had the same issue
 
Old Aug 12, 2009 | 06:43 PM
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now "best of luck" with a smiley face means its a PITA to do it or what? lol
 
Old Aug 12, 2009 | 07:00 PM
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http://www.customled.com/products/lo..._equalizer.htm

this may help.....the Stage II fixes the quick blink......found it after a quick Google search I hope it helps
 
Old Aug 12, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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While looking to upgrade my interior lighting, I found the following on this website. I don't see why the described procedure won't work as all automotive lighting is pretty much the same specs. You'll have to get creative soldering the parking light bulb since the article deals with the interior dome bulb.

 
Old Aug 12, 2009 | 09:02 PM
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wow thats a great idea!!! thanks a lot i will have to pay a visit to my local radio shack soon
 
Old Aug 12, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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There wasn't any sarcasm implied.
But when I say you have a nice car with a smiley face... It could mean something else!

J/K

It should be an easy job with a little work.

rcheing - Great find! It should make it easier for the OP.

Let us know how it goes!
 
Old Aug 13, 2009 | 08:48 AM
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wow thats a great idea!!! thanks a lot i will have to pay a visit to my local radio shack soon
Great! Please post your results and maybe a pic of your soldering work so the next person can duplicate. Thanks in advance.
 
Old Aug 13, 2009 | 10:57 AM
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will do! last night i finished modding my dome lights... I know your supposed to just put the bulbs in and done but the 42 draft design did not have bulbs for audi even tho they said they did BA9s's polaritys were different so i had to rewire things to make it work and while doing it i just made my own version of the mod with much more direct light than regular plug and play way... ill post pictures later tonight after work
 
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