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cerivera

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Posted: August 23, 2004 at 12:45 PM / IP Logged

I'm installing a remote starter(Aladdin a-2000) on a 97 caravan, the instructions call for a diode to be placed for the courtesy lights...What exacly is a diode? I know the courtesy light on the caravan is neg and so is the r/s. What kind of DIode should I use? Radio SHack has over 30 types!

It also comes with a remote keyless entry, I know I need a 1500 Ohm resistor and a 250(or 249) ohm resistor. When I go to Radio shack they dont carry the 249 or 250 resistors....Can I Buy a 220 and (2) 15 ohm resistors, twist them together and them to the system would this work? What kind of resistors ie. 1% or 5% tolerance? voltages? amps?

The rest of the system seems to be working great, just need to fix the bugs,,....thanks!!!

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raydawg357

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Posted: August 23, 2004 at 12:50 PM / IP Logged

Diodes restrict current flow ffrom going in a particular direction. You can read about them on this site under the basics section.

Do it right the first time

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draasch

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Posted: August 23, 2004 at 2:33 PM / IP Logged

yes you can add the resistors up to the value you need...put then end to end......a diode is a one way street.....

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Teken

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Posted: August 23, 2004 at 2:55 PM / IP Logged

You may use a standard 1N4001 diode. It is rated for 50 volts, at 1 amp max.

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EVIL Teken . . .

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