Resistor

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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=26322
Printed Date: July 13, 2025 at 11:06 PM

Topic: Resistor

Posted By: clearman
Subject: Resistor
Date Posted: February 12, 2004 at 1:15 AM

Is it common for resistors to burn out? How long do they usually last before they go bad?

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Posted By: bmf1000d
Date Posted: February 12, 2004 at 10:45 AM

I have never had one come back, did you you use it on an alarm?

and was it 1/2 watt 5% or a 1/4 watt?

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"Big" Mike
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Posted By: clearman
Date Posted: February 12, 2004 at 11:44 AM

Yes, it was used on an alarm. It is a 1/2 watt. I was just curious of their reliablity and life span. I don't have one that has gone bad, I was just curious as to whether I should put it so that it can be accessed easily in case it does go out.

Posted By: Big Dog
Date Posted: February 12, 2004 at 2:32 PM

Suggestion number one: Read up on ohm's law https://www.the12volt.com/ohm/ohmslaw.asp .
I've a feeling that you've exceeded the max current capacity and it'll burnup again. What are you using this resistor for? Connected to what circuit and feeding it how?

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Prepare your future. It wasn't the lack of stones that killed the stone age.

Posted By: clearman
Date Posted: February 12, 2004 at 2:41 PM

I am using it to bypass an anti theft system. I have not burned one up, i was just wondering about how long they last?

Posted By: derek123
Date Posted: February 12, 2004 at 2:52 PM

Big dog's right.

you should be addressing why the res. burnt out in the first place...

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