 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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Jun 3, 2009 - 10:54 AM
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if you smoke and if you use lighter, the heat from the lighter can cause the led to heat and melt.
not exactly something ill risk my celi for. Now if you are going to use it for chargers, no biggie. just throw the lighter away....  This theory has not been proven, and surely nobody wants too. 
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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 solidxsnake It takes something smaller than a 74 I believe, mi... May 22, 2009 - 11:11 PM 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 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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