Hilldweller

Did you try capacitors instead of resistors?

CDavisJK

I wasn't aware that this was possible. I had a hard enough time getting the correct resistors. Will a capacitor give the correct impedance but not continuously draw more power?

Hilldweller

It should if you pick the right one --- without the concomitant heat too.
Easier to play mad scientist on a bench than on your rig...

hiddenprey

umm, capacitors store and release energy so the point of blinking would not work it will charge when light is on and release when the flasher is off so the light would stay on. i also don't think they have a high resistave value

USAF_GroundRat

I think I see where he is going with the Caps... you can change the rate of the flash by taking a moment to charge a cap, let it release, charge again, etc. I am not sure about what kind of and how many to use to emulate the load you need for teh 12V. I would get one of those kits from radio shack and that allows you to plug and play with this stuff all day.

knyland

I dealt with this on a bike find the proper resistor and solder it in you should be good to go. Find a dual color LED unit and ensure the resistor is plugged into the blinker side and it should work. I would call M. D. wright 800-980-3517 they do alot for motorcycles for the same type of idea you want. They may be able to build it with the resistor in it for you. Thier products are outstanding.

Hilldweller

That's it.
I probably have the right ones here in the lab; I just have too many gee-gaws going on right now to put any more junk on my bench.
The store room is like a black hole; it has it's own gravity field and none return...