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Forseti

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Posted: February 12, 2005 at 9:55 AM / IP Logged

What would make a Diode get so hot it burns the plastic on the croimp connectors and turn them green ?

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jazzy95tsi

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Posted: February 12, 2005 at 11:03 AM / IP Logged

Too much current Diode Question - Last Post -- posted image.

Jeff

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profuse007

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Posted: February 12, 2005 at 12:32 PM / IP Logged

bad crimping or loose crimping.

Houston,TX

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Jschult3

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Posted: February 12, 2005 at 3:43 PM / IP Logged

All of the above.

RU using 1n4001 or equivalent and is it a 1 amp circuit?

Jeff

Always Verify Wire information before Connecting! Just a Darn Good DIY'R

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Forseti

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Posted: February 14, 2005 at 10:57 AM / IP Logged

Yes its a 1N4001 and its in the parking light circuit ... the one that came with the alarm burned and now this one .... I cant figure it out

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Forseti

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Posted: February 14, 2005 at 12:38 PM / IP Logged

A local car alarm place gave me a 1N5401 diode to use ..... can I use this ?

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jazzy95tsi

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Posted: February 14, 2005 at 5:02 PM / IP Logged

Yes the 1N5401 is rated for 3 Amp instead of ! Amp.

Jeff

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Forseti

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Posted: February 15, 2005 at 5:08 PM / IP Logged

Now I have people telling me not to install a diode ... to just connect without it .... would leaving it out cause any problems ?

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iskidoo

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Posted: February 15, 2005 at 9:30 PM / IP Logged

The output from most Alarm/remote start/keyless entry units is typically rated at 10amps so i wouldn't think you even need the diode. What year/make/model is the vehicle?

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Forseti

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Posted: February 16, 2005 at 5:14 PM / IP Logged

Its a 99 Dodge Dakota ... Also its a Clifford Avantguard 4 alarm

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