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LED Load resistors

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Have a problem with cruise control not working after fitting LED stop/tail globes. Need info on what size load resistor to fit to brake light circuit . Can any one shed some light on this.
Cheers Dazza
 

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Have a problem with cruise control not working after fitting LED stop/tail globes. Need info on what size load resistor to fit to brake light circuit . Can any one shed some light on this.
Cheers Dazza

I worked it out once using Ohms Law and the Power Laws.

V = I x R and P = V x I

I just cant remember how... :p
 

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Have a problem with cruise control not working after fitting LED stop/tail globes. Need info on what size load resistor to fit to brake light circuit . Can any one shed some light on this.
Cheers Dazza

They should have come with the resistor in the packet, if not you can get them from autobarn, etc.
 

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having the standard load resistor will not simulate a normal 30w globe. you need a few 5w/10w resistors, big ceramic bastards per side. im trying to find the article im pritty sure it was on autospeed but cant seem to find it.

Im guessing you have a spoiler? leds in the spoiler plus leds in the rear, no cruise. If you dont have a spoiler, the other option, is to keep normal globes in the parcel shelf light and leave the rear end led.

EDIT: This is what u'll need (check either link)
http://www.ukclassifieds.co.uk/pair...d_indicator_stop_tail_light_bulbs-o51002.html
http://www.urban-neon-car-lights.com/car-lights/Ceramic-loadresistorkit.html
But they will get hot, so either u'll need to cool them with fan or have them mounted on the body of the car (acting as a heatsink)
 
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led autolamps supply a load resistor part no lr 12 that you can get from auto barn etc but they must be monted to a metal surface as they can get to 170 deg c. you would be better of sourcing some led globes with resistor internal. jaycar electronics did have them
 
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