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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! >_<

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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.

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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?

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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!!

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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?

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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

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