[T2] Headlight problems.

[T2] Headlight problems.

Bob Pratt ka1dza at verizon.net
Tue Oct 27 15:42:42 MST 2015


No, No,
I thought you said that I needed to install a special relay in order for the LED headlights to work properly.


Bob Pratt

> On Oct 27, 2015, at 10:01 AM, Jamie <jrivers at globalserve.net> wrote:
> 
> Syd
> you are saying that installing LED headlight[s] require a "special electrical component"  ??
> 
> I understand _turn_signal_lamp_ replacement from standard filament lamps to LED can mess with some relays... specifically to Vw bus.. the flasher relay IF it is a thermal unit.. but there is no issue if it is a HD electronic style
> newer cars have some other computer issue etc etc...
> I don't know Yamaha that much,, but a pre 1981 bike HEADLIGHT change required a special electrical component ??
> 
> 
>> Do you recall the name? Could installing the LEDs screw up a relay that will not work when the old bulbs are put back in?
>> 
>> Bob Pratt
>> 
>>> On Oct 26, 2015, at 7:11 PM, syd clarke <sydclarke at shaw.ca> wrote:
>>> I had to install a special electrical component when I did same to my XS11 MC, maybe ..switch and play..needed more..stuff..
>>> Cheers
>>> Syd
>>> 
>>>> On 2015-10-25 4:32 PM, Bob Pratt wrote:
>>>> I just installed LED headlights on my bus.
>>>> 
>>>> Problem is, is that now the directional lights, the 4 way flashers, and brake lights will only work with the headlights off. In fact they won't work with the parking lights on.
>>>> Bob Pratt
> 


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