Resistors. (to Fix Indicator Speed Back To Normal)

[geno8r]

I've recently had a new front bar put on my r33 GTS-t & am now using new indicators I picked up from an auto store. They are much smaller than the stock ones & now causing the indicators to blink much faster due to them using less voltage (i'm guessing?).

What is the voltage of the stock indicators for 33 gts-ts? (21?) & do I need to find out what my currents ones are (maybe 5?) & buy and install a resistor to get things back to normal?

I have no idea about auto electronics, I'm just guessing? A guide down the right path would be appreciated.

Thanks!

[kjb_r33]

The resistance of the globes will change the speed. They should be 21 WATTS, front and back, anything smaller and they will flash faster.

[Busky2k]

Yeap you need a resistor to simulate a ~15W load. At 12V, that means you need a ~10 ohm resistor. You'll need to find a resistor rated at 10W though or it'll be toast real fast.

[blind_elk]

Or you could simply fit 21 Watt globes!

[geno8r]

Yeap you need a resistor to simulate a ~15W load. At 12V, that means you need a ~10 ohm resistor. You'll need to find a resistor rated at 10W though or it'll be toast real fast.

Dammit. I just got back from Jaycar & bought 10Watt 100 ohm resistors. I read your post too quick, I thought it was 100 instead of 10 ohm. I haven't installed them yet. Should i bother? Will 100 ohm be way too much? Might have to go back & buy 10 Watt 10 Ohm ones?

[Adriano]

You can just get an electronic flasher can which isnt load dependant.

[geno8r]

Yep, installed one of the 10Watt 100 Ohm. That blinker didn't blink at all. I'll have to go back & get a 10 Ohm one.

[coastlife]

I had the same prob ,tried the resistor thing -spent too much time and blew a few units as well . I then just bought the old school europe type flasher that isnt load resistant GREAT!!

[R33S2]

I had the same prob ,tried the resistor thing -spent too much time and blew a few units as well . I then just bought the old school europe type flasher that isnt load resistant GREAT!!

You mean you replaced the flasher unit itself, is it a direct fit?

[geno8r]

Well none of the resistors worked very well so just seen an auto electrician & getting one of the non-load resistant flash units installed tomorrow. Yay.

[munchstagea]

I have made the same mod but have just retained the original 21W globes in their holders behind the head lights. Indicators flash at the correct speed but this is a temp fix and a bit of a bandaid, the new Flasher is the go for sure.

Cheers

Luke

[geno8r]

Problem solved, I got the no load flash unit installed. Only cost $60 total, it's def the way to go. Flashes a little slower than the 'standard' flash but it's better than too fast.