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turn signal problem #458004 08/06/2011 5:45 AM
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 28 london uk steve303 OP Greenhorn
OP steve303 Greenhorn Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 28 london uk	hi I have a question for any of you electrician types out there. I have swapped my original indicators (turn flashers) for a set of small custom ones. my problem is they dont work with the standard flasher relay. I understand there is a difference in the wattage of the bulbs, original 25w, custom 5w. I have tried swapping the relay with a bunch of other ones, some flash fast, some not at all. what I want to ask is can I fit a resistor or something in the wire leading to the flasher bulb to fool the relay into thinking that I am using the correct wattage bulb. this may sound a bit long winded but this situation has been driving me nuts for quite a while and I am tired of randomly trying different relays with no long term fix. thanks steve.

Re: turn signal problem steve303 #458005 08/06/2011 8:43 AM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1 Alabama USA oldroadie Worn Saddle
oldroadie Worn Saddle Joined: May 2007 Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1 Alabama USA	I'll bet a relay specifically designed to run LEDs would solve your problem. Not that you're running LEDs but it will be designed to flash with a much lower load. A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)

Re: turn signal problem oldroadie #458006 08/06/2011 9:54 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,164 Likes: 1 Salem, OR Soren Should be Riding
Soren Should be Riding Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,164 Likes: 1 Salem, OR	OldRoadie is right. Just go to http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/s...%2Fflashers.htm and order the CF13GL-02. That will do the trick for sure, no other resistors or anything needed. •Triumph Connection

Re: turn signal problem Soren #458007 08/06/2011 4:06 PM
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 28 london uk steve303 OP Greenhorn
OP steve303 Greenhorn Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 28 london uk	thanks for that info, I have just ordered a relay designed for use with led,s from here in the uk. hope it sorts it out. thanks steve.

Re: turn signal problem steve303 #458008 08/08/2011 2:32 PM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 251 Cheshire, England Warlock Adjunct
Warlock Adjunct Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 251 Cheshire, England	You may have to remove your indicator bulb from the dash.. The way Triumph wire them can cause issues when fitting LED indicators... Try removing the bulb then testing.... Mike. Veho Liberate Iustus Paratus Prohibeo Penuriosus Effectus

Re: turn signal problem Warlock #458009 08/30/2011 3:51 PM
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 111 England, London boichat Adjunct
boichat Adjunct Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 111 England, London	http://members.optusnet.com.au/~matt_l/ledlights.htm look at this page from Sandman. It explains it all. You will need adapt the wiring for the 'IDIOT' light on the dash its pretty easy

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