Aug 8, 2013 - 8:29 PM
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Well, I am not quite sure....
In my experiences with my LEDs EVERY time I have bought non Cbus LEDs they have started flickering and flashing after a few months, some even straight away.... About 2 months ago I decided to just check out the Cbus versions of the same LEDs and to my surprise not one has started flashing yet... So this leads to my question, is it remotely possible that the 6th Gen Celica (Or maybe even the ADM version) has a canbus system? or have I just had a statistical anomaly lol -------------------- ![]() ------------------------------| White '94 Celica | Bought 11/05/12 | Sold 12/05/15 |------------------------------ |
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Aug 12, 2013 - 12:51 AM
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Just based on the evidence I'm thinking it's due to the LED's not using the proper wattage on the resistors. Easy way to tell is replace the resistor with the same ohm rating, but with a 1/4W and I bet the bulbs work again. Especially since he hasn't had any problems with the CANbus LEDs, which are more expensive and one would think higher quality throughout. Being everything is fine with the CANbus LEDs I doubt it's his car. I still say just make your own, it is SO WORTH the effort. Save so much money, and you can make them perfect for every application. Key rings are a good example, can make a custom bulb so the ring is evenly lit around.
I remember a saying, "It's the amperage that kills". With electronics the higher voltage weakens the circuit causing arcing and therefore allows for more current to flow and then burn out whatever it may be. So with electronics I suppose you could say both voltage and amperage kills. This is also why people can send electricity from a Tesla coil through their body and light up a bulb in their hand and not die. High voltage, but low current. I have like two or three electrical engineering books around here somewhere, but everything is interconnected. If you're still worried about your car just test where the bulbs go in with a voltmeter/multi-meter. I replaced the alternator in my brother's Maxima not too long ago, it had a spec sheet of the voltage at certain RPM's and I want to say around 5K it topped out. -------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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rentaspace Do we have a canbus system? o.O Aug 8, 2013 - 8:29 PM
Box Canbus have more LED's therefore a more even d... Aug 8, 2013 - 10:23 PM
rentaspace QUOTE (Box @ Aug 8, 2013 - 10:23 PM)... Aug 8, 2013 - 10:49 PM
Box Hmmm.... All the towers I've seen have been C... Aug 9, 2013 - 1:13 AM
rentaspace Well all the LEDs that I have, small and large hav... Aug 9, 2013 - 4:58 AM
Box QUOTE (rentaspace @ Aug 9, 2013 - 4... Aug 9, 2013 - 2:52 PM
rentaspace QUOTE (delusionz @ Aug 9, 2013 - 4:5... Aug 11, 2013 - 5:32 AM
RabidTRD I read the topic and for some reason I thought thi... Aug 9, 2013 - 10:39 AM
delusionz Yeah mate, passenger side door keeps doin it to ev... Aug 9, 2013 - 4:55 PM
travisxcore I've never fried any LEDs and I don't have... Aug 11, 2013 - 8:20 AM
rentaspace QUOTE (Box @ Aug 11, 2013 - 1:55 PM)... Aug 11, 2013 - 7:13 PM
Box You're right on wattage, it's only drawn a... Aug 11, 2013 - 1:55 PM
Box When I make my bulbs I have it set for a 12.6V loa... Aug 11, 2013 - 8:44 PM
travisxcore I've been drinking a lil bit so bear with me h... Aug 11, 2013 - 11:35 PM
rentaspace QUOTE (Box @ Aug 12, 2013 - 1:51 AM)... Aug 12, 2013 - 2:23 AM
Box Ehh, I think I ended getting 100 for under $3... Aug 12, 2013 - 2:38 AM
rentaspace QUOTE (Box @ Aug 12, 2013 - 2:38 AM)... Aug 12, 2013 - 2:58 AM
Box They were off eBay from China. Aug 12, 2013 - 3:43 AM
rentaspace QUOTE (Box @ Aug 12, 2013 - 4:43 AM)... Aug 12, 2013 - 5:20 AM
czwalga Lots of stuff in this thread, but I deal with LEDs... Aug 12, 2013 - 6:23 AM
Box Some colours are 1.8V or so, but usually the listi... Aug 12, 2013 - 2:19 PM
czwalga QUOTE (Box @ Aug 12, 2013 - 3:19 PM)... Aug 12, 2013 - 9:07 PM
Box For some reason when I think voltage regulator, I ... Aug 12, 2013 - 9:11 PM![]() ![]() |
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