Indicator bulbs

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  1. PMH169 Forum Member

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    Hi,
    Has any member fitted LED bulbs to the indicators on a Mk1.
    Tried ‘Ring’ 21w standard bulbs but they do not work.
    Fit one and that and the normal filament bulb do flash but faster than usual.
    Fit two and they simply glow and do not flash at all.

    Not a major issue. Just thought I would upgrade.
     
  2. jmsheahan CGTI Graphics Designer

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    Pretty sure you need a LED specific flasher relay too if you want to run LED bulbs
     
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  3. PMH169 Forum Member

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    Thanks. I thought that may be the case.
    Do you happen to know on the Mk1 should both the reversing lights operate. On mine only
    The nearside one lights up?
    Same with the high density red fog. One side or two
    Thanks
     
  4. Tristan

    Tristan Paid Member Paid Member

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    Fairly sure fog is one side only.
     
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  5. rubjonny

    rubjonny Administrator Staff Member Admin

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    yep need special relay, or resistors tapped to the wiring to simulate the load of a 21w bulb

    should have 2 reversing lights, 1 fog light
     
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    Thank you
     

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