RV Repair: LED turn/brake lights, class c motorhome, signal lamps


Question
Sorry it took me a while to follow up on this(we're on the road).  I removed one of the front turn signal lamps and tested it as you suggested.  I saw no difference in the rate of flashing from the side with the front lamp and the side without the lamp.  The hazard warning lights seem to be flashing at the normal frequency, however (with all lamps in the circuit).
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I own a Coachmen Class C motorhome on an E450 chassis and recently placed the rear turn/brake light assemblies with LED assemblies.  However, when I turn the left or right signal on, they flash very rapidly.  I thought that I might need a heavy duty flasher, but I can't find one on the chassis, and the manual/book that came with the motorhome doesn't mention a flasher anywhere.  Can you help me figure this out?  Thanks.

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Hi Bill,

I have an rv also and have had various problems over the years, however this problem is a little odd. Initially, I thought like you did about the flasher, perhaps replacing with a heavy duty one, but now im not sure that is the correct approach until further testing. The lcd bulbs have a difference resistance value than the standard bulbs. That is why they are flashing faster. Try taking out one of the front signal bulbs, then try the signals again and observe how they react, noticing if they blink normally or faster,  and let me know what you find, then we will go from there. Regards, Larry

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Hi Bill

The reason I had asked you to check the flasher rate with the front bulb removed, was to find out if this affected the rate of flashing. Since it did not change anything, I really do not know where to go from here. I've called a few guys I know, and they do not know how to correct this situation either, using the LED bulbs. I applogize for not being of assistance to you. Bill perhaps you might give one of the other techs. a note and let assist you. They may have already run into this problem. When you do get to the bottom of this issue, I sure would like to know how you got around the led issue.

Regards, Larry