Why do you need LED load resistor?

Why do you need LED load resistor?

On most vehicles what will happen is the reduced power draw of LED lights makes the vehicle think you have a burned out bulb which results in the messages on your dash you referred to; using load resistors prevents this from happening.

How many load resistors do I need?

So if you replace 1 set of bulbs (the front OR rear bulbs) you will need to install 2 resistors (one for each side). The 3 OHM is the equivalent load of 2 bulbs. If you replace your front AND rear bulbs (4 bulbs total) you can use use two 3 OHM resistors.

What are load equalizers for?

What the heck is a Load Equalizer? A Load Equalizer is used as a power-sink, to dissipate the same amount of power as the OEM turn signal lamps did.

What is the purpose of a load resistor?

A load resistor is a resistor that has the sole function of increasing the load resistance of the circuit to a specific level.

Do you need a load equalizer for a headlight?

If you have 2 sets of LED signals, front and rear, then read through the next section to learn how to install another load equalizer in the headlight. If you have added a second set of LED lights to the front of the bike then a second load equalizer is required.

Do you need a load equalizer if you remove the front blinkers?

Each load equalizer mimics one set of blinkers, so if you remove the back blinkers you need a load equalizer – if you remove the front blinkers you need another load equalizer. With this said, there are some exceptions to the rule.

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Where do you wire a load equalizer on a motorcycle?

The bottom line is that you need to wire the load equalizer into the bike’s wiring like it’s shown in the picture below. Find the wires you need in the wire bundle under the right side cover. You’re looking for: You will be wiring the load EQ in “parallel” (for you electronic types) with the rear turn signals.