LED's
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LED's
Since I know my headlamp switch rheostat burned out (no running lights, dash lights, or foglamps), I decided that I want to replace all bulbs in my truck with LEDs. I prefer LEDs as they are brighter and use less energy. I am one who does not drive with the dash lights at full intensity.
Anyway, has anyone else here replaced any of the lighting in his truck with LEDs? This is a source that a friend gave me: http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...?product=OTHER
Anyway, has anyone else here replaced any of the lighting in his truck with LEDs? This is a source that a friend gave me: http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...?product=OTHER
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RE: LED's
I just installed an accessory led light over my cup holder... couldnt see it at night so I figured a $2 white led from Rad shack would do the trick. put a 680 ohm resistor in line with it and it looks sweet. 1 led did the trick. I would suggest a 470 ohm resistor in line with each led.
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if they do, they are still to bright for my tastes... If I had a digital camera I could take a pic. both girls who had digitals move out so i'm looking for a used one myself (nikon d200).
the resistors are soldered inline on either the positive or negative terminal... doesnt matter which. I built a mini harness of sorts so I could easily remove it if I prefered the "without" look. I used a short piece of wire soldered to short ends of the resistor body and taped it up... then crimped spade lugs on each end one male & 1 female... did it so all I had to do is yank it out and plug in the one end to the guage.
the resistors are soldered inline on either the positive or negative terminal... doesnt matter which. I built a mini harness of sorts so I could easily remove it if I prefered the "without" look. I used a short piece of wire soldered to short ends of the resistor body and taped it up... then crimped spade lugs on each end one male & 1 female... did it so all I had to do is yank it out and plug in the one end to the guage.
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RE: LED's
ORIGINAL: steve05ram360
if they do, they are still to bright for my tastes... If I had a digital camera I could take a pic. both girls who had digitals move out so i'm looking for a used one myself (nikon d200).
the resistors are soldered inline on either the positive or negative terminal... doesnt matter which. I built a mini harness of sorts so I could easily remove it if I prefered the "without" look. I used a short piece of wire soldered to short ends of the resistor body and taped it up... then crimped spade lugs on each end one male & 1 female... did it so all I had to do is yank it out and plug in the one end to the guage.
if they do, they are still to bright for my tastes... If I had a digital camera I could take a pic. both girls who had digitals move out so i'm looking for a used one myself (nikon d200).
the resistors are soldered inline on either the positive or negative terminal... doesnt matter which. I built a mini harness of sorts so I could easily remove it if I prefered the "without" look. I used a short piece of wire soldered to short ends of the resistor body and taped it up... then crimped spade lugs on each end one male & 1 female... did it so all I had to do is yank it out and plug in the one end to the guage.
Are you saying you're an old fart?
Thanks for the tip. When I get back from my trip I'll let you know what I find in the area of LEDs.
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ORIGINAL: VWandDodge
Are you saying you're an old fart?
Thanks for the tip. When I get back from my trip I'll let you know what I find in the area of LEDs.
ORIGINAL: steve05ram360
if they do, they are still to bright for my tastes... If I had a digital camera I could take a pic. both girls who had digitals move out so i'm looking for a used one myself (nikon d200).
the resistors are soldered inline on either the positive or negative terminal... doesnt matter which. I built a mini harness of sorts so I could easily remove it if I prefered the "without" look. I used a short piece of wire soldered to short ends of the resistor body and taped it up... then crimped spade lugs on each end one male & 1 female... did it so all I had to do is yank it out and plug in the one end to the guage.
if they do, they are still to bright for my tastes... If I had a digital camera I could take a pic. both girls who had digitals move out so i'm looking for a used one myself (nikon d200).
the resistors are soldered inline on either the positive or negative terminal... doesnt matter which. I built a mini harness of sorts so I could easily remove it if I prefered the "without" look. I used a short piece of wire soldered to short ends of the resistor body and taped it up... then crimped spade lugs on each end one male & 1 female... did it so all I had to do is yank it out and plug in the one end to the guage.
Thanks for the tip. When I get back from my trip I'll let you know what I find in the area of LEDs.
Old... yes... fart, maybe... depends on what was for lunch [sm=icon_rofl.gif]