shdwmsk
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- Nov 1, 2019
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Ramsey,
Minnesota
Overview:
I am changing the entire car to LED lights. However, I had an issue when changing the interior lights to LEDs last night. I changed the dome lights to 2xDE3175, the footwell lights to 2x194 LED and the in dash door open light to PC74 LED. Ash tray changed to 1x74 LED along with the ignition key light ring 1xPC74. I think that is all that is included in the door light circuit. Passenger map light was changed to a DE3175 but drivers is still OEM until it arrives, these were switched off the whole time.
Issue:
After changing them all out, the in dash door open light stayed half illuminated with doors closed. I pulled the cluster and was showing ~12v with door open and ~6.3V with all doors closed at the in-dash connector. I replaced the in dash light back to the OEM incandescent and the dash light now goes off with door closed. Interior lights worked normally with turning on and dimming off.
When I had the cluster out, the dome LEDs would half illuminate, does not happen with OEM dash light installed. I did try changing the orientation of the dome lights and dash lights in case its a polarity issue and that didn't change anything. Footwell lights are polarized and need to be installed one way in order to illuminate. I have noticed the cigarette light ring is not turning on, still OEM, cant remember when that turns on. With running lights I think..
This is a '90 Talon AWD 5spd in case that can change anything.
Questions:
Is this caused by a resistance issue like turn signals? Just adding in a pull down resistor would fix the issue or is there actually something weird happening with voltage being back fed somewhere?
Thanks.
Parts:
Dome light LED
Footwell LED
Dash LED
Ash tray LED
I am changing the entire car to LED lights. However, I had an issue when changing the interior lights to LEDs last night. I changed the dome lights to 2xDE3175, the footwell lights to 2x194 LED and the in dash door open light to PC74 LED. Ash tray changed to 1x74 LED along with the ignition key light ring 1xPC74. I think that is all that is included in the door light circuit. Passenger map light was changed to a DE3175 but drivers is still OEM until it arrives, these were switched off the whole time.
Issue:
After changing them all out, the in dash door open light stayed half illuminated with doors closed. I pulled the cluster and was showing ~12v with door open and ~6.3V with all doors closed at the in-dash connector. I replaced the in dash light back to the OEM incandescent and the dash light now goes off with door closed. Interior lights worked normally with turning on and dimming off.
When I had the cluster out, the dome LEDs would half illuminate, does not happen with OEM dash light installed. I did try changing the orientation of the dome lights and dash lights in case its a polarity issue and that didn't change anything. Footwell lights are polarized and need to be installed one way in order to illuminate. I have noticed the cigarette light ring is not turning on, still OEM, cant remember when that turns on. With running lights I think..
This is a '90 Talon AWD 5spd in case that can change anything.
Questions:
Is this caused by a resistance issue like turn signals? Just adding in a pull down resistor would fix the issue or is there actually something weird happening with voltage being back fed somewhere?
Thanks.
Parts:
Dome light LED
DE3175 LED Light Bulb - (4) SMD LED Festoon Bulb - 3022 Base
Replace outdated incandescent lights with this DE3175 LED light bulb and enjoy bright, long-lasting illumination. A top choice for a wide range of vehicle applications, including vanity lights and dome lights. Thermal management extends life and reduces heat dissipation. Price per bulb.
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194 LED Bulb - COB LED - T3.25 Miniature Wedge Base - 135 Lumens - Blue - 10 Pack
194 LED Bulb has the same shape and size of old technology, but has the improved design of LED COB light. Retrofit this miniature wedge base wherever standard 194 bulbs are. Use for courtesy, dome, or map light. Install in the glove box, trunk, inside door, and more. A convenient replacement...
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PC74 LED Bulb - High Power Instrument Panel LED - Red
PC74 type 12VDC replacement bulb with 1 high power SMD LED. Twist lock instrument cluster and gauge illumination bulb. Up to 10 lumen. 74 bulb installed in twist lock base. The energy-efficient bulb operates with in a wide 9-14.8V DC range and is designed to last 10,000 hours on your car, truck...
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74 LED Bulb - 3 SMD LED - Miniature Wedge Base
LED replacement bulbs can fit numerous vehicle applications such as vanity lights, dome lights, map lights, dashboard lights, instrument panel lights and gauge lights. This 74 bulb replaces a variety of traditional bulbs including 74, 103 and 118 bulbs. It has 3 LEDs (3528 SMD)—1 top-mounted and...
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