Aftermarket turn signal problems

[Sycobilly911]

We are trying to put aftermarket turn signals on our 31 , bought 2 small LED lights for the back of the car so they have nothing to do with the stop/turn lights. Then bought a United Pacific turn signal lever and a 3 prong flasher. The 31 is a 12 volt system. We wired it up exactly by the diagram but it doesn't want to work , we are getting power to the flasher. Sometimes lights will come on next time not , had them flashing while everything was laying on the work table but back on the car ..nothing. Have power, good ground, bought a second flasher. Could it be those new plastic see thru flashers ? Do you need a special flasher for LED's ? Anyone had problems with the United Pacific turn signals ? People these days have no clue what arm signals are so I need turn signals bad ! Lol

 

[rich b]

Wrong place for your question; but due to the low current draw, LED lights need either an electronic flasher or a load resistor (sometimes called load equalizer)wired onto each light.

Probably get more replies on the main Model A board.

 

[Steve in Denver]

Try the Novita EP34 flasher, it does not blink due to load but through timing somehow. NAPA is where I got mine. Note: the EP34 is for 6 bulbs, including anything on the dash. The EP35 is only for 4 bulbs.

 

[Sycobilly911]

Wasn't really a Model A question. Just an aftermarket lighting question. I seen the heading " have a question , no sweat man" so I went for it. Lol But thank you for the input , I'm gonna give these lights another go.

 

[redmodelt]

Not a lot of people even look at this section which is more for questions about the site not car questions.

Posting it in the the A, early V8 or late V8 section will get more help. Plenty of guys have been doing it.