indicator module

Discussion in 'Technical' started by DBCAR, Dec 29, 2005.

  1. DBCAR

    DBCAR New Member

    i was just wondering where the indicator module is, as i have changed my indicators to LED gloges and need to replace it as my indicators hyper flash.
     
  2. red32

    red32 You talkin' to me?

    Maybe you could solve the problem by inserting a resistor "in-line"

    to simulate the resistance of the original globes. Unfortunately, my high school physics is too rusty to suggest what size this resistance should be.
     
  3. DBCAR

    DBCAR New Member

    Re: Maybe you could solve the problem by inserting a resistor "in-line"

    i've got a new module on the way that over comes the problem. just wanna know where it is loctated in the car.
     
  4. Z-ster

    Z-ster Active Member

    Keep in mind the hyper flashing, as you call it, serves a purpose

    it lets you know when a indicator bulb has failed.
    However LEDs have a much longer life span than standard light globes but only when coupled with the right resistor for the chosen operating voltage.

    You can get around the hyper flashing by inserting a resistor in parallel (with the LED) but it would have to be a rather large resistor to dissipate the 15w or so.
     
  5. DBCAR

    DBCAR New Member

    Re: Keep in mind the hyper flashing, as you call it, serves a purpose

    i have thought about that but it was cheaper to get the new module. al the light bulbs are in working order its just the wattage difference that causes the hyper flash.
    I have got a new module so that it flashes at a normal rate. so i need to know the location of the old module to replace it.
     
  6. Z-ster

    Z-ster Active Member

    Perhaps you can listen for it?

    or is the relay and module seperate?
     
  7. DBCAR

    DBCAR New Member

    Re: Perhaps you can listen for it?

    i think the relay and module are the same thing.
    hopefully its behind the cluster as i can do it when i install the gauge rings.
     
  8. Z-ster

    Z-ster Active Member

    Yep, it's behind the dash

    Or rather it appears to be from this attached pic (M21)

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  9. DBCAR

    DBCAR New Member

    Re: Yep, it's behind the dash

    that looks like a lot of stuff to look through.
    Thanks for all the help guys.
     
  10. minivan

    minivan Guinea Pig Test Monkey

    Re: Yep, it's behind the dash

    adding a resistor inline wit the globe will reduce the voltage to the globe and make them dull
     

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