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Pilotdave · 05-18-2021, 10:55 AM

An update. I switched out the (thermal) flasher unit to a different brand I had on hand. The flash rate is now quite acceptable. Interestingly, the flash rate is identical on both left (includes resistor) and right (no resistor). I conclude that, somehow, the added resistor is not making proper contact on one lead or the other.

Thanks for all your suggestions......sometimes I guess it pays to try the simplest thing, even if it's illogical! Apparently it's too much to expect that 535 flashers are all the same!

One more test to try: I'll pull the incandescent bulb in the front flasher to see if its absence makes any difference.

05-18-2021, 10:55 AM	#24
Pilotdave Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Grafton, MA Posts: 1,226	Re: LED Tail Lights - Adding Resistors An update. I switched out the (thermal) flasher unit to a different brand I had on hand. The flash rate is now quite acceptable. Interestingly, the flash rate is identical on both left (includes resistor) and right (no resistor). I conclude that, somehow, the added resistor is not making proper contact on one lead or the other. Thanks for all your suggestions......sometimes I guess it pays to try the simplest thing, even if it's illogical! Apparently it's too much to expect that 535 flashers are all the same! One more test to try: I'll pull the incandescent bulb in the front flasher to see if its absence makes any difference.