[Shotimes] LEDs and lamp out
Kevin & Cheryl Airth
clubairth@peoplepc.com
Tue, 28 Jun 2005 10:46:56 -0500
Joe:
I have the mod that allows you to run the headlight harness and keep the
lamp out working for the other lights. This mod puts a resistor in line to
make it work. So yes you can but I don't know to calculate the resistance
needed.
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> With LED brake lights, I'm noticing that the Lamp Out indicator comes on
> every time I brake. Also, the flash rate is faster.
>
> Both of these effects are because LEDs draw less current than
incandescents,
> is that right?
>
> Would both be corrected by inserting a resistor in the line to each LED?
> How would I calculate the ohm rating of the needed resistor?
>
> Per Herman Anker, my Lamp Out module is already disconnected from the
> headlights because of a headlamp harness. Maybe I should just remove the
> Lamp Out module?
>
> VO