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Old Mar 3, 2004 | 10:21 AM
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Rear Tails LED Resistor Question...

I've got a 2002 SE. For those of you that have used LED bulbs in your parking/brake lights in the rear, what was the value of the resistors that you used in order to turn off the light on the dash that says that a bulb is burned out?

I get the light on when one or more of the following scenarios happens:

1) Parking lights are turned on
2) Brake pedal is pressed

Thanks in advance.
Old Mar 3, 2004 | 10:23 AM
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to the best of my knowledge-no one has used LED bulbs in tails successfully
Old Mar 3, 2004 | 10:40 AM
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I have used them successfully. They work fine, but they turn on the indicator light in the dash that says that they are burned out. I replaced them with the original bulbs again and the light went off. I've got the LEDs back in there, but wanted to see if anyone has found out what the resistance needs to be in order to keep the dash light from coming on.
Old Mar 3, 2004 | 10:43 AM
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they light up during the day?? ppl say they dont light up well

IMO having a dash indicator light on isn't successful
Old Mar 3, 2004 | 11:33 AM
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They light up fine. I have had no problems with them, other than the dash light. I know that you can use resistors to keep the dash light from coming on. When I get my digital camera back, I'll take some pictures.
Old Mar 3, 2004 | 11:34 AM
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jeremy-I know you know your ish, so I won't deny your thoughts....if it works, please post a nice how-to..
when my maxima has it's tranny transplant finished I shall be talking to you about this mod should it work out ok
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