Installing leds in my 09,when it comes to the turn signals do i need one for each signal, I bought a pair of load resistors only 2 per package,I need to no if I have to buy another pair.Thank's
Bought them off ebay for $20.00 a pair,heres the link what I bought. Thank's
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2X-3157-415...72.m2749.l2649

 

If you use resistors, you need one for each and every bulb. However, starting in 2009 Ford no longer uses a traditional flasher, the function is now handled by the SJB. This can be reprogrammed with Forscan .

https://forscan.org/home.html

 

Have a 09 lariot and am having problems getting this to connect inside my light,has anyone used these resistors from ebay and got them to fit,other than cutting into the light its not going in,anyone have a link where I can buy one's that do fit and work or should I cut into the lights.
Thank'

 

Like I said in my previous post, instead of resistors you should reprogram the SJB with Forscan.

 

ok so I have to buy a scanner right because I never heard of the forscan,where do I start,would ford do it or a garage.I'm off a few days I'll will for sure check that out and thank's for your help.

 

Ok it's like when I used to program dish tv same thing i'll pick one up on ebay can you recommend one for me and keep it under 40.00 that's what my refund is.Thank's

 

All you need to buy is a USB, Bluetooth, or Wifi OBD2 adapter compatible with your phone, tablet, or laptop.

• Supported adapters :
  
• OBDLink EX, recommended USB adapter for Windows version of FORScan, also for configuration and programming functions
• OBDLink MX+, recommended Bluetooth adapter for Lite versions of FORScan (iOS, Android)
• OBDLink SX/LX/MX
• ELS27 (STN1170/2120)
• ELM327-compatible (fully compatible with original ELM327, such as
  VeePeak
  VeePeak
  , please also see important note below)
• J2534 Pass-Thru
• CANtieCAR (in "FORScan" mode)
  
  Important note: almost all of adapters sold under "ELM327" label are "clones" (use not original ELM327 chip). In past few years 80% of them are "bad" clones, and unfortunately this ratio grows. "Bad" clones are not fully compatible with original ELM327 and will not work with FORScan. FORScan uses service level protocols and requires adapters that are fully compatible with original ELM327. Other software that uses standard OBDII protocol usually work with these adapters, so people usually don't understand the problem. The problem is that service protocols are more complex than regular OBDII ones and this is why it is physically impossible to make FORScan work using these devices. We recommend to obtain either original white-label adapters listed above (Scantool OBDLink, ELS27), or look for ELM327 marked as "Ford Mazda FORScan" etc compatible - these are usually "good" clones equipped with HS/MS CAN switch. But "good" clones may have other problems (for example, USB adapters cannot work faster than on 38400 bps, CAN bus errors etc).
  
  Supported protocols and bus:
  
• FORD HS CAN
• FORD MS CAN (only for J2534-2, CANtieCAR, OBDLink MX, ELS27 or modified ELM327)
• FORD SCP
• FORD 9141
• FORD UBP (only for Ford VCMII)
  
  Supported modules:
  
  Almost all of modules availabe through supported protocols. Full list is here.
  
  Supported platforms:
  
• Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 (ELM327-compatible adapters with COM, USB, Bluetooth and WiFi interfaces, J2534 PassThru adapters)
• iOS v7.0 and higher (OBDLink MX+, ELM327 BLE and WiFi adapters)
• Android v4.0 and higher (ELM327 Bluetooth and WiFi adapters)

 

Getting ready to install resistors,can I use two sided tape instead of screwing them inside the truck cavity or does it have to be against the metal body.

 

i have installed those exact type of resistor for my tail lights with the double-sided tape that was provided and didnt have an issue.
(the resistors have their own heat sink built in, and dont depend on shedding heat to the truck body if thats what you're worried about. They *do* need to be securely attached though so they dont flap around though)

 

Appreciate that info cause I do not want to drill any holes in that small space behind the lights,hopefully some day they will come out with a led where you don't need these resistors,there out there now but they cost to much.Thank's

 

Unless those resisters get hot then you don't need to worry about heatsinking them. But make sure that no metal such as cargo rubs or cuts through the insulation, or touches the resistor terminals, or you could short out the wiring harness of the truck.

 

I guess you never tried reprogramming the BCM with Forscan? Did you actually experience hyperflash or are you just trying to prevent it?

 

I put a pair of resistors in each headlight today tomorrow I'll do the back two turn signals,my question is do all four have to have resistors in before they work,because the front turn signals are still flashing fast.I just want to no if I'm doing it right and I did screw them into the frame.
Thank's


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Joe, if you've already installed LEDs in the taillights, you'll need resistors there too to stop the hyper flash. If the tails are still the OEM bulbs, you've wired the resistors into the front turn signals incorrectly. Make sure you have attached one lead of each resistor to the "High" filament positive feed (the wire that delivers the pulsing signal to the turn light) and the other lead to the common ground wire from each light. You DO NOT attach the resistor in any way to the "steady parking light" feed.

You can also stop the hyper flash using the Forscan app, which you can use to reprogram your ECM so that it won't flash fast if it "sees" the LED's very low current draw. This gets rid of the need for resistors - completely.

- Jack

 

There is only one way these resistors attach to the tail lights,I wanted to no before they work correctly do I have to install the other front two turn signals with resistors before they all start working now.
Thanks