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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=37651
Printed Date: May 14, 2025 at 8:16 PM


Topic: diodes

Posted By: snguyen
Subject: diodes
Date Posted: August 18, 2004 at 7:54 AM

What is the rule on what amp on the diodes to use when installing car alarm..i.e door tiggers

thanks

 Shawn




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Posted By: Teken
Date Posted: August 18, 2004 at 8:48 PM
I am not sure if I fully understand your Q. But if you are asking how many amps the diode should be, that is dictated by the circuit you are interfacing to.

For the door a one amp diode is fine. A standard 1N4001 is rated for 50 volts, @ 1 amp.

That will do fine for your application. For your reference, the following diodes are all rated for one amp, but there working voltage is alot higher.

Buy anyone you find the cheapest.

1N4001 = 50 VDC

1N4002 = 100 VDC

1N4003 = 200 VDC

1N4004 = 400 VDC

1N4005 = 600 VDC

1N4007 = 1000 VDC

Regards

EVIL Teken . . .


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