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Alarm LED troubles - HELP ME!!!

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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 07:45 PM
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Default Alarm LED troubles - HELP ME!!!

I am trying to get my alarm LED output to work with the led in my car and the ones I just put in my corners. The LED corner kit I bought came with a box (relay I'm guessing), one wire goes to the battery and the other to the alarm. I tapped into my internal alarm LED and connected the wire from my corners. The problem is that the both lights constantly blink, even when the car is started. When I disconnect the corner LED it functions normally. What can I do. HELP ME AND THANKS IN ADVANCE
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Old May 1, 2006 | 06:43 AM
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It's a sign that your not supposed to do that.
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Old May 2, 2006 | 02:35 PM
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Screw the relay, I just connected it directly to the LED and it worked, still gives off plenty of brightness!
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Old May 2, 2006 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by dew1989
Screw the relay, I just connected it directly to the LED and it worked, still gives off plenty of brightness!
I would strongly advise you not to do this. There is not enough current to safely power anything beyond the supplied LED.
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Old May 2, 2006 | 07:32 PM
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^^^Thank you!
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