adrst2.3
Well-Known LVC Member
do your interior led dome lights and courtesy lights stay lit or flutter while you drive after doing an led swap?
if you do all you need is this a 1n4004 forward voltage diode
you can get these at any electronics store or ebay.
I chose ebay since its more cost effective to go this route then to spend almost 15 bucks for the amount your going to need but if shipping time is your problem then your best bet is an electronics store but be prepared to pay.
I purchased a package of 100 for $3 bucks!
this diode installs on the positive side of the bulb holder between the contact and the wire
providing voltage.
heres a parts list of what you will need for the install
Parts list for a professional install
1/8 heat shrink tubing
lighter
solder iron
solder
4n4004 diodes(ebay has them for way cheap)
wire cutters/strippers
digital/analog volt meter
Quick install parts list
package of butt connectors
wire cutters
wirestripers
crimpers
4n4004 diodes
digital/analog volt meter
Directions for a professional install(RECOMMENDED)
locate the positive side of the bulb socket or contact using your digital or analog volt
meter, cut the 12v positive wire between the contact or bulb holder.
make sure you leave enough wire to solder and heat shrink diode when finished.
once you make your cut strip both wire ends and install the diode with the white band side on wire providing power once you do that side solder the wire and diode.
now take a piece of heat shrink long enough to cover diode and both ends of stripped and
soldered wires
place the heat shrink thru the wire that is soldered to the diode(being the longest its the best side)
now take the other wire end and solder it to the diode once its soldered and cool to the touch slide the heat shrink over and heat it up with a lighter.
install is complete but before reassembly test everything and if install is a success then button her up and move to the next!
repeat procedure for all your other lighting
Directions for a quick install
locate the positive side of the bulb socket or contact using a digital or analog volt meter
cut the 12v positive wire between the contact or bulb holder make sure you leave enough wire coming out of the contact or connector to be able to crimp connector.
once you make your cut strip both wire ends crimp the diode with the white band side on wire providing power.
crimp the other side of the diode to the wire coming out of the contact or bulb holder.
make sure there is no exposed wires before crimping!! you might cause a short if you don't check before crimping.
once complete test your work and move on
hope this helps guys
if you do all you need is this a 1n4004 forward voltage diode
you can get these at any electronics store or ebay.
I chose ebay since its more cost effective to go this route then to spend almost 15 bucks for the amount your going to need but if shipping time is your problem then your best bet is an electronics store but be prepared to pay.
I purchased a package of 100 for $3 bucks!
this diode installs on the positive side of the bulb holder between the contact and the wire
providing voltage.
heres a parts list of what you will need for the install
Parts list for a professional install
1/8 heat shrink tubing
lighter
solder iron
solder
4n4004 diodes(ebay has them for way cheap)
wire cutters/strippers
digital/analog volt meter
Quick install parts list
package of butt connectors
wire cutters
wirestripers
crimpers
4n4004 diodes
digital/analog volt meter
Directions for a professional install(RECOMMENDED)
locate the positive side of the bulb socket or contact using your digital or analog volt
meter, cut the 12v positive wire between the contact or bulb holder.
make sure you leave enough wire to solder and heat shrink diode when finished.
once you make your cut strip both wire ends and install the diode with the white band side on wire providing power once you do that side solder the wire and diode.
now take a piece of heat shrink long enough to cover diode and both ends of stripped and
soldered wires
place the heat shrink thru the wire that is soldered to the diode(being the longest its the best side)
now take the other wire end and solder it to the diode once its soldered and cool to the touch slide the heat shrink over and heat it up with a lighter.
install is complete but before reassembly test everything and if install is a success then button her up and move to the next!
repeat procedure for all your other lighting
Directions for a quick install
locate the positive side of the bulb socket or contact using a digital or analog volt meter
cut the 12v positive wire between the contact or bulb holder make sure you leave enough wire coming out of the contact or connector to be able to crimp connector.
once you make your cut strip both wire ends crimp the diode with the white band side on wire providing power.
crimp the other side of the diode to the wire coming out of the contact or bulb holder.
make sure there is no exposed wires before crimping!! you might cause a short if you don't check before crimping.
once complete test your work and move on
hope this helps guys
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