I have a LED on my car as a indash indicator that my turn signal is on. It seems that I am going through flashers about every month. Anyone know what the deal is? I have the proper resistor on the LED's for a 12v circuit. Are the LED's the culprit or do I need to look elsewhere?
I have a LED on my car as a indash indicator that my turn signal is on. It seems that I am going through flashers about every month. Anyone know what the deal is? I have the proper resistor on the LED's for a 12v circuit. Are the LED's the culprit or do I need to look elsewhere?
The LED's pull almost no amperage and the will not light up if installed with the incorrect polarity. So the LED's should not be the problem.
My guess is that its not the LED's but maybe you have the wrong flasher/bulb combo. If i remember correctly the 552 Flasher is thermal? If it is the fastest way to burn one out is a high flash rate or to much amp draw.
If this is a newer vehicle the amperage rating are very specific, and even though (for example) a 2057, 2157, 3057, and 3157, look similar and will interchange PHYSICALLY, the wattages are different and so is the resulting amp draw. this may exceed the amperage of the flasher. Just a thought.
