So... LEDs in dash and HUMount problem?
#1
So... LEDs in dash and HUMount problem?
I just finished putting red LED's (WLED-x5 from superbrightleds) behind my gauges and at first they worked brilliantly. Then, I stopped for gas, got back in the car and.... nothing. Odometer still lights up, no gauges. Gauges still function, just no light. Then, the next morning, my HUmount "Trans Am" is no longer working. WTF? The HUmount has been working flawlessly ever since I put it in over 6 months ago.
I highly doubt it is a loose connection problem as I solder all my wire together. Could it be that the LED's and HUmount were drawing too much power and overloaded the switched voltage wire? I thought LEDs drew less power than the incandescent bulbs that make up the stock gauge lighting?
Please help, and thanks in advance.
I highly doubt it is a loose connection problem as I solder all my wire together. Could it be that the LED's and HUmount were drawing too much power and overloaded the switched voltage wire? I thought LEDs drew less power than the incandescent bulbs that make up the stock gauge lighting?
Please help, and thanks in advance.
#4
So, the dimmer switch fuse (5 Amp) was blown. I put another fuse in there and it blew immediately. Put another, same story. Put a 10 amp fuse in and heard a crackling sound behind the gauges and so I immediately turned it off again.
Must be some kind of short?
What do you guys think?
Must be some kind of short?
What do you guys think?