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Joe Neal

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Posted: May 18, 2005 at 9:26 PM / IP Logged

2005 Chev Tahoe with fading Dome Lights.

Have installed a SPDT Relay to convert Positive Dome Light Output to Negative Dome Light Output.

The Relay Buzzes when the Dome Lights Fade out.
Does any one know how to correct the problem or is there something else I could use to convert Positive Dome Light to Negative

This is for a aftermarket Video Flip down, and the only Dome Light wire is a NEGATIVE Input

Ween

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Posted: May 18, 2005 at 10:54 PM / IP Logged

this should help.......

https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=54220&KW=ween

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Joe Neal

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Posted: May 19, 2005 at 7:51 AM / IP Logged

Done that................Has worked good on other Tahoe's, but am having a problem on this one. Tried 3 different voltage Z-Diodes, Variable Resistor & Caps. Still buzzes

Ween

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Posted: May 19, 2005 at 8:10 AM / IP Logged

should be able to use a one amp (1N4001) diode, 2200uf cap...never had a problem using a bosch type relay. what relay do you have?

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Joe Neal

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Posted: May 19, 2005 at 9:05 AM / IP Logged

Have used Bosch & Optilux

Both are 30/40amp, SPDT

Bench test it works fine when we drop the voltage

Tahoe, it still buzzes when Dome lights fade out.

Approx. 2.7 volts accross Cap.

????????

Joe Neal

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Posted: May 19, 2005 at 9:10 AM / IP Logged

This is how I did it last year and it worked great:

https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=42496&KW=Joe+Neal

I must be missing something

Ween

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Posted: May 19, 2005 at 5:21 PM / IP Logged

scrap the zener and potentiometer, use a 1N4001 in series on the grey/black and a 2200uf cap across the coil. did one today in a 2005 Escalade....worked fine : )

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infbaffle

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Posted: May 19, 2005 at 7:04 PM / IP Logged

am I missing something? can't you attach the relay output to the negative driver door sensor wire located in kickpanel or driver door boot?

infbaffle

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Posted: May 19, 2005 at 7:18 PM / IP Logged

that is, to all the door sensor wires.

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Joe Neal

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Posted: May 19, 2005 at 9:05 PM / IP Logged

Trying to make a 1 step procedure. It is for Dome lights in Flip Down Monitor that has only Negative Input.

Will try again Monday with ---1N4001 in series on the grey/black and a 2200uf cap across the coil.

If that still doesn't work will try timer

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