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Lil bastard · 12-07-2010, 07:36 AM

I designed and manufacture LED taillights for the BMW 2002 - www.2002s.net . Due to the circuitry design, ours maintain the oem flash rate.

The issue the OP describes: Flash rate too high, is the result of not enough resistance in the circuit.

The workaround is to replace the oem bi-metal electro-mechanical flasher with an electronic flasher unit which doesn't rely on electrical resistance to establish the flash rate.

These can be had from any NAPA, PepBoys, Autozone, etc. usually for under $10.

Problem solved!

Cheers!

12-07-2010, 07:36 AM	#12
Lil bastard Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Du Monde Posts: 2,199	I designed and manufacture LED taillights for the BMW 2002 - www.2002s.net . Due to the circuitry design, ours maintain the oem flash rate. The issue the OP describes: Flash rate too high, is the result of not enough resistance in the circuit. The workaround is to replace the oem bi-metal electro-mechanical flasher with an electronic flasher unit which doesn't rely on electrical resistance to establish the flash rate. These can be had from any NAPA, PepBoys, Autozone, etc. usually for under $10. Problem solved! Cheers! __________________ 1990 Porsche 964 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 1976 BMW 2002 1990 BMW 325is 1999 Porsche Boxster (gone, but not forgotten) http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/a...smiley-003.gif Never drive faster than your Guardian Angel can fly! Last edited by Lil bastard; 12-07-2010 at 07:50 AM.