very dim led’s

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Topic: very dim led’s

Posted By: skywatcher2001
Subject: very dim led’s
Date Posted: December 28, 2010 at 4:55 PM

Hey Guys,

Recently I installed two (2) separate LED's (on each door) and connected them thru the port at the end of the module for external LED's (Viper 5701). No diode or resistor was used.

When activating the Alarm the LED's flash BRIGHTLY very noticeable as you approach the vehicle. After about one (1) minute they dim significantly and are barely noticeable. What is causing this? I have a brand new Battery.

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Posted By: calijtee1
Date Posted: December 29, 2010 at 12:31 AM

put the leds in series

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Posted By: skywatcher2001
Date Posted: December 29, 2010 at 11:47 AM

Thanks calijtee1, I reposted this here from the Car Convenience section.

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Posted By: skywatcher2001
Date Posted: December 31, 2010 at 5:16 PM

calijtee1,

I tried that and still the same result. This is a photo of the led i'm using. Any other suggestions?

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Posted By: skywatcher2001
Date Posted: December 31, 2010 at 5:22 PM

I wired the LED's (+) directly to 12v Fuse Box and the (-) went to a single lead from the Viper Module. I tested it with a volt meter and there was nothing. However it blinks when the alarm is activated but very dimly. The other lead from the Viper shows 6v but I am not using it at all.

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