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Old 03-18-2003, 01:54 PM
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Default Wiring Problem - Ugh! Help!

So. I just installed an alarm LED this afternoon (instead of buying the real alarm) and now my indiglos don't work!

I simply spliced the ignition and power wires for the LED and grounded the thing on the chasis. The LED works fine, but now my indiglos don't come on. What could have caused this?

And, my interior lights (the AC and stuff) dim significantly now when I turn on my headlights. Did I blow a fuse or am I trying to use too much power from the car? But, my CD player seems totally unaffected by this.

When I installed the LED and my indiglos (way back when), I simply tested random wires and spliced into the appropriate ones (headlights, ignition, etc. etc.).

Any help would be amazing! Thanks!
Old 03-20-2003, 09:13 PM
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Most LED's require a resistor in series with them. I am suprised it did not blow.




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