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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 07:18 PM
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I did a search but couldn't find any relative articles.

I am still searching but wanted to post this so I can multitask

Is there a flasher or some other device that will adjust my blink rate to normal after putting LED's in?

Also, if I wire a resistor, does it go across from hot to common? How would it be wired in?

Can I just use the flasher from an 06-08 that came with LED's?

One last thing, how the heck do I access the rear signal bulbs!
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 08:01 PM
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Surely someone here has an idea...
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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yes you need a resistor, check out these threads....
https://my350z.com/forum/exterior-in...-lighting.html
https://my350z.com/forum/exterior-in...-pictures.html
https://my350z.com/forum/exterior-in...or-lights.html
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 10:50 PM
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for the LED front blinkers you have to add a resistor in parallel with the light to get the blinker rate down. I can't remember the value of the resistor tho.... Just make sure it's a high wattage resistor...
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 04:01 AM
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@ Nothix

Thanks, I'm checking those threads now...

@ SilverZ

I was looking for information a bit more specific...I know it needs a resistor but the rating for that resistor and how it is wired in eludes me.
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 04:29 AM
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Just had a look at the ones I used... The resistors need to be around 6 ohms and need to be rated at around 6 watts or more. These are the ones I used when I did mine...

I just soldered the resistors on to the wires that are in the headlight harness and mounted the resistors on to the body of the car. The body would act like a heatsink for the resistors...
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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Sold my Z but stopped over here just to see what's new. Replaced it with MX-5 and just happened to install 18 diode F&R turn signal bulbs. I too do not like the fast blink or installing load resistors so I reversed engineered the flasher so they blink about 70 times a second. If someone wants to donate a flasher I will try to reverse engineer it for you.
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 09:23 AM
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Zenica, just install one resistor per led, can go to my website www.sagahid.com It comes with splice taps so you dont have to cut or solder any wire, entirely plug & play. My Z has leds all arouund with them without any problem, this prevent hyperflash. To change rear bulbs just remove the read lamps, only 3 srews to remove them, below you will see the turn and back bulbs. If need something else just pm me.
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