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Sep 26, 2009 | 04:44 PM

mxrider69

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From: oklahoma

led reverse lights

i just bought some led reverse lights and they dont work they com eon for like a second and then go off can anyone help me???

Sep 26, 2009 | 05:40 PM

Torch_Vert

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Originally Posted by mxrider69

i just bought some led reverse lights and they dont work they com eon for like a second and then go off can anyone help me???

You might need load resistors if they're not built into the LED units you bought. The computer in these cars can act oddly if the current to the lights doesn't seem correct.

Sep 26, 2009 | 05:45 PM

mxrider69

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From: oklahoma

where can i buy them at?

Sep 27, 2009 | 01:43 PM

asci01

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superbrightleds.com

Sep 28, 2009 | 09:07 AM

Joshspony

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Originally Posted by Torch_Vert

You might need load resistors if they're not built into the LED units you bought. The computer in these cars can act oddly if the current to the lights doesn't seem correct.

+1^^ I have had this issue with LEDs in the past. Not for my car but in other applications.