LED's

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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=7726
Printed Date: May 12, 2025 at 4:48 PM

Topic: LED's

Posted By: John Doe
Subject: LED's
Date Posted: January 06, 2003 at 9:52 AM

What is the difference between a flashing and a non-flashing LED? I know it sounds like a stupid question.

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JD

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Posted By: csorb
Date Posted: January 06, 2003 at 8:16 PM

Not a stupid question. A flashing led is one that flashes as long as voltage is applied. A non-flashing will only flash when pulses are received

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csorb

Posted By: John Doe
Date Posted: January 06, 2003 at 8:45 PM

so you really would only need a non flashing led for remote start purposes since the unit already has pulses programmed for it. Or do some units rely on flashing LED's to flash for long periods of time like when armed? and it pulses for other diagnostics etc.? Thanks for the input I thought I might get overlooked

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JD

Posted By: auex
Date Posted: January 06, 2003 at 9:13 PM

Most alarms will flash the led. Just if you are looking to get additional leds then make sure you have the correct type ( most alarms supply 2V). As for diagnostics the alarm will flash the led there is no need for a flashing led. Most of the time I have seen flashing leds they were involved in a dummy alarm system ( hooked up to flash when the car is turned off).

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