Trailer tell-tale and LED indicators

Hi All,

Apologies if this is covered somewhere, but a search did not show anything useful.

Defender TD5 90 (2002). Changed indicators to LED as having problems with log ones. Had to fit a new solid state relay (found a good one from Paddocks where you can manually adjust the indocator interval). All fitted and working fine.

Except, now the little green trailer tell-tale light is permanently on. Can live with this, but have an annoying tendency to want to try and get things "just so" - so would like to sort it out if I can.

I assume that it's due it resistance change in the circuit. But also presume that I do not fix it by increasing resistance load ( presumably this is what connecting a trailer does - as a couple of references to LED trailer lights not triggering the circuit in the first place)?

So, at a loss. Can cope with basic electrics but by no means technically proficient. Any advice welcomed.

Thanks,
Phil

They relay is ####ed,

Mine did this as well after I changed the relay for the wipac adjustable one,

Technically its a MOT failure,

But mine doesnt flash the trailer with the old relay, so as long as it doesnt fail for it being a mobile disco then it should be fine

Hi all,

Just thought I would send an update on this one.

I contacted Paddocks (from whom I bought the relay) for advice, and they informed me there was an updated version and I had been sent the old one by mistake. They are sending me another, which, they inform me, will deal with the problem.

Will let you know if it works!

Ok - final one on this, I promise!

New relay arrived from Paddocks, as promised (and for free) - fitted and adjusted little knob on front - trailer tell- tale stopped blinking.

Job done - job's good. Will shut up one and go a fix something else.

you got a link to the relay mate? i have the same issue

Hi,

Type part number WFL7LED into the search function on the Paddocks web site and you will find it.

Looks interesting!

Is LED lights something you'd recommend? Something I've been considering when I rebuild...

I was getting problems with corrosion on the old lamp holders. The central pin was lasting about 2 months if I was lucky. I posted a question on LZ and was advised to go for better quality sealed units. LED ones seemed to provide the answer - and at just over £11 each didn't break the bank.

I took the opportunity to replace the connectors and then to seal everything with self-amalgamating tape, so fingers crossed they will last longer!

gse1986 said:

Looks interesting!

Is LED lights something you'd recommend? Something I've been considering when I rebuild...

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They are much brighter then standard lamps,

That said, if LED units fail you cant just replace the bulb