 Changing Cigarette Lighter Bulb to LED, I think i need a resistor... |
 Jul 17, 2008 - 4:44 PM
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So i've removed the bulb from the little mount thing without any hassle, but when i've gone to test which way i should put the LED, I find that it will only light up for a few seconds before i goes dim and eventually dies...i've killed two LED's this way just to make sure that the first one wasn't faulty, and my best guess as to the solution is that i need to put a resistor in there with the LED. Anybody done this before?
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May 22, 2009 - 11:11 PM
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It takes something smaller than a 74 I believe, mine seemed much smaller than a 74 at least. The bulb also was not removable from it's base, it had a plastic twist-lock base, I believe.
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jophish Changing Cigarette Lighter Bulb to LED Jul 17, 2008 - 4:44 PM
stevest202 you need the resistor for that one or buy a pre wi... Jul 17, 2008 - 4:59 PM garin yes you do need a resistor. put two or three leds ... Jul 22, 2008 - 11:47 AM r1chie im having problems with this. can any1 help ive tr... May 22, 2009 - 6:16 AM njccmd2002 putting an led there is a fire hazzard. i took mi... Jun 3, 2009 - 7:23 AM AnaXyd Why fire hazard? A tiny led cant be that dangerous... Jun 3, 2009 - 10:21 AM njccmd2002 if you smoke and if you use lighter, the heat from... Jun 3, 2009 - 10:54 AM AnaXyd Hmm, why would the led melt when its hotter? Jun 3, 2009 - 11:41 AM njccmd2002 have you tried to put a plastic tab next to the re... Jun 3, 2009 - 1:52 PM
AnaXyd Ah I understand! Luckily I do not smoke! Jun 3, 2009 - 5:17 PM |
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