nath2905
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Registered: 6th Sep 10
Location: Staffordshire
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right... surely someone will know about this stuff
i want to change the front indicator bulb from the normal big one to the same size that is in the wing repeater...
but obliviously i have the problem that it will flash too fast,
people say i need resistance to slow the current but how much resistance?
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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Problem with a resistor is that it'll get hot.
Indicator relay needs to see a total load of, I think 49 watts = 22 in the front and rear and 5 in the side repeater.
If you downgrade the 22 to a 5, you need to burn another 17.
resistance = volt^2 / watts
= 144 / 17
=~ 8 ohm.
Take your pick
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=8+ohm+12+v+resistor&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.X8+ohm+12v+resistor&_nkw=8+ohm+12v+resistor&_sacat=0
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Dan
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Registered: 22nd Apr 02
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You could possibly hide another bulb inside the engine bay
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nath2905
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Registered: 6th Sep 10
Location: Staffordshire
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Thanks guys much appreciated
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