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| LotusJoe |
 Oct 29 2013, 02:13 PM
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Europa Twink Driver  Group: Members Posts: 406 Joined: 30-November 09 From: Southern California Member No.: 11,085 Region Association: Southern California  |
Can you replace the alternator bulb in the dash with an LED? Will the circuit still operate correctly? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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| timothy_nd28 |
Oct 29 2013, 03:01 PM
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Yes you could add a resistor to simulate the same load, but then again why? I understand adding LED lamps to better help illuminate the backlighting, but there is no issue with the incandescent bulbs for the indicator ports. These port tubes direct the light to the filter lens, and is bright enough. I just don't understand what is gained from using LED's for indicators (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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| LotusJoe |
Oct 29 2013, 03:25 PM
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Europa Twink Driver Group: Members Posts: 406 Joined: 30-November 09 From: Southern California Member No.: 11,085 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(timothy_nd28 @ Oct 29 2013, 02:01 PM)  Yes you could add a resistor to simulate the same load, but then again why? I understand adding LED lamps to better help illuminate the backlighting, but there is no issue with the incandescent bulbs for the indicator ports. These port tubes direct the light to the filter lens, and is bright enough. I just don't understand what is gained from using LED's for indicators (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) The application is not for the 914. I also have a Lotus Europa which I put in a new wiring harness. When I rebuilt the dash I replaced all the indicator bulbs with LEDs. I realized the other night that the LED for the alternator by itself would not work. At this point I don't want to abandon the the use of LEDs so I'm trying to figure out a work around. I wanted to confirm that the LED would keep the charging system from working, but also I'm thinking a resistor should resolve the issue as well, the way it help create a load for the blinker relay when someone makes the conversion to LED running lights. So am I on the right track? Some of the other post would indicate otherwise. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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LotusJoe Alternator Light Can you Use an LED Oct 29 2013, 02:13 PM
timothy_nd28 No, the LED will cause your car to stop charging. Oct 29 2013, 02:17 PM
LotusJoe
No, the LED will cause your car to stop charging.... Oct 29 2013, 02:53 PM Mikey914 I just use a reg bulb for the charging circut. Als... Oct 29 2013, 03:05 PM Mikey914 Correct me if I'm wrong, but as I understand t... Oct 29 2013, 03:07 PM nathansnathan The problem, as I understand it, is that the indic... Oct 29 2013, 03:10 PM timothy_nd28 quick and easy fix "I think", keep the L... Oct 29 2013, 03:33 PM LotusJoe
quick and easy fix "I think", keep the ... Oct 29 2013, 03:44 PM stugray
Actually that is close. The LED only flows a few... Oct 29 2013, 04:02 PM LotusJoe
Actually that is close. The LED only flows a fe... Oct 29 2013, 04:11 PM stugray
yes, as a matter of fact you can just use the bul... Oct 29 2013, 05:04 PM LotusJoe
yes, as a matter of fact you can just use the bu... Oct 29 2013, 05:32 PM |
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