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Ive just bought some rear led indicator bulbs (error free) they work fine but it ticks fast as if a bulb has gone! Will they all do this or have I bought some duds? They cost £18

Think the load is too low and you need a resistor to help.

Shouldn't they have them as there error free?

Are your front ones still working ? 

Error free they may be but as Sanj says, you will need a suitable resistor to slow it all down.
The error free part is so that the LCM doesn't see the LED's as a blown lamp, but if it doesn't see a high enough resistance it will cause the flash rate to be too fast.


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I understand now, I will look into it. Thanks guys.

Jay,

Just out of interest what type of fitment are the rear indicators as I plan on doing them also with my new LED rear lights.

Thanks!
James

the bulbs have slightly offset pins. The led ones I got wernt but I still got them to fit
hope this helps. Jay

That's great thanks for uploading! I was looking at those exact ones actually. Apart from flashing too fast

Are they pretty bright?

They aren't much brighter than the old ones but are so much sharper ,you get no bulb fade if you know what I mean.

Yeah I no what you mean LED's are so much faster at lighting up and go off instantly I like that look a lot.