What is going on?

"Godspeed11- I own a SAAB" (Godspeed11) 03/10/2014 at 20:46 • Filed to: None

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I replaced the parking lights on my wagon and now they strobe when it's parked, any clue why? The stock bulbs are 5w incandescent bulbs and the replacements are 1w LEDs.

(that's my brother talking about my dog)

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Godspeed11- I own a SAAB 03/10/2014 at 20:54

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I'm sorry, but your saab has developed a case of Basshunteritis. It now thinks it is a Swedish disco!
this disease

N/A POWAAAHH > Godspeed11- I own a SAAB 03/10/2014 at 21:00

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That means it's party time!

Mathias Rios > Godspeed11- I own a SAAB 03/10/2014 at 21:27

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Usually it's because the car thinks the bulbs are burnt out since the LEDs draw so little power.. I think. Get a resistor and that should remedy the problem.

Firewrx234 > Godspeed11- I own a SAAB 03/10/2014 at 21:29

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I wouldn't even be angry, I think that's amazing!

Godspeed11- I own a SAAB > Firewrx234 03/10/2014 at 21:30

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until the battery goes flat...it stops after a while so I think I'll leave it because it is pretty darn cool, especially at night.

desertdog5051 > Godspeed11- I own a SAAB 03/10/2014 at 21:41

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You often need a load equalizer when you install LED's.

Soltakr > Mathias Rios 03/11/2014 at 00:05

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On my E39, replaced my Angel Eyes with LEDs, Fogs, Reverse lights and Licence plate lights, now thats a show at night. LCU will keep sending a pulse so while driving unless the lights are switched on they will flash.