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Will putting LED front turn signal bulbs in a 2015 Prius cause hyper flash?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by 2015Prius2, Dec 6, 2015.

  1. 2015Prius2

    2015Prius2 Member

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    Will putting LED front turn signal bulbs in a 2105 Prius cause hyper flash? I want to finish swapping every bulb to LED, but have held off on the turn signals because I can't find any posts saying if a load resistor or flasher is needed..

     
    #1 2015Prius2, Dec 6, 2015
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    Yes, hyper flashing will occur. You can change the flasher relay within the dash to an LED compatible one. That is a better solution than to use load resistors, which get hot.
     
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    My vote is to change out your flasher. Was tough to do but you only have to do it once. Plus I think it works out to be cheaper then getting a set of resistors.

     
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    cproaudio Speedlock Overrider

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    Most newer Toyotas have flashers built into the instrument panel PCB unlike the Gen 3 Prius. I think 2015 Prius is the last Prius with replaceable turn signal flasher.
     
    #5 cproaudio, Dec 8, 2015
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