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Old Nov 15, 2001 | 01:29 AM
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led washer install: one led is brighter than the other

i installed my LED washer lights today, I've got them wired like this:

[led1]----[led2]----[ground]
[led1]++++[led2]++++[12vot+]

led2 is brighter than led1, is it because of how I wired it, or do I have a defective led nozzle?
Old Nov 15, 2001 | 03:09 AM
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try swapping them around to see if the same bulb is still brighter
Old Nov 15, 2001 | 03:12 AM
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A wise man once said "no two grains of rice are always the same my son.."
Old Nov 15, 2001 | 03:23 AM
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Originally posted by SprintMax
A wise man once said "no two grains of rice are always the same my son.."
but these are the "Windscreen Washer, Super Light"

And it's the "Universal design for different car"

I followed the steps:

1. Remove original washer
2. Chosose a properly pad according to hole of hood
3. Install blazing windschreen washer.

and it still doesen't work properly, maybe I need tocontact "CY Quality"
Old Nov 15, 2001 | 05:21 AM
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Use a heavier gauge wire. That should even things out.
Old Nov 15, 2001 | 05:47 AM
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obviously you didn't get my comment
Originally posted by ngthing


but these are the "Windscreen Washer, Super Light"

And it's the "Universal design for different car"

I followed the steps:

1. Remove original washer
2. Chosose a properly pad according to hole of hood
3. Install blazing windschreen washer.

and it still doesen't work properly, maybe I need tocontact "CY Quality"
Old Nov 15, 2001 | 07:07 AM
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Originally posted by SprintMax
obviously you didn't get my comment
Old Nov 15, 2001 | 09:13 AM
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Originally posted by SprintMax
obviously you didn't get my comment
I got it, I took the figurative meaning of the "rice". I was just describing to you the "quality" of the product.
Old Nov 15, 2001 | 09:15 AM
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it realy doesn't matter if its uncle bens or pathmark .. rice is rice
Old Nov 15, 2001 | 09:37 AM
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Originally posted by SprintMax
it realy doesn't matter if its uncle bens or pathmark .. rice is rice
tis true. at least i had the decency to hook it up to a switch
Old Nov 15, 2001 | 09:39 AM
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Old Nov 15, 2001 | 10:14 AM
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Re: led washer install: one led is brighter than the other

Mine are Like that too ... One is Brighter than the other!


Originally posted by ngthing
i installed my LED washer lights today, I've got them wired like this:

[led1]----[led2]----[ground]
[led1]++++[led2]++++[12vot+]

led2 is brighter than led1, is it because of how I wired it, or do I have a defective led nozzle?
Old Nov 15, 2001 | 10:37 AM
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Originally posted by SprintMax
A wise man once said "no two grains of rice are always the same my son.."
Better solution: take them both off...no problem then.
Old Nov 15, 2001 | 06:20 PM
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I believe the - is not ground

it's negative...Like hook it up to a negative on your foglights, headlights whatever. This may be the problem.

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Old Nov 15, 2001 | 06:50 PM
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Re: Re: led washer install: one led is brighter than the other

Originally posted by Empz
Mine are Like that too ... One is Brighter than the other!


how do you have them wired?
Old Nov 15, 2001 | 10:38 PM
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Re: Re: Re: led washer install: one led is brighter than the other

Mine is a REALLY Funky Setup

The RED power Wire is tapped into the RED Power wire of our SideMarkers.

And the Black Ground wire is tapped into the Ground wire of the Signals!




Originally posted by ngthing


how do you have them wired?
Old Nov 15, 2001 | 10:55 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: led washer install: one led is brighter than the other

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Mine is a REALLY Funky Setup

The RED power Wire is tapped into the RED Power wire of our SideMarkers.

And the Black Ground wire is tapped into the Ground wire of the Signals!




so they both have equal 12v+ and ground....but one is stil lbrighter?
Old Nov 16, 2001 | 10:42 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: led washer install: one led is brighter than the other

Yep ... both have INDIVIDUAL 12V+ and INDIVIDUAL Ground!!!! Kinda show's you the Quality of these things eh??


HEY ... I've got an Idea ... U wanna give me Your Dimmer one, and I'll send you my Brighter One so we BOTH have Equal lights???


What color did U get?? Cuz I got WHITE so if its any other color, no Deal!



Originally posted by ngthing


so they both have equal 12v+ and ground....but one is stil lbrighter?
Old Nov 17, 2001 | 12:26 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: led washer install: one led is brighter than the other

Originally posted by Empz
Yep ... both have INDIVIDUAL 12V+ and INDIVIDUAL Ground!!!! Kinda show's you the Quality of these things eh??


HEY ... I've got an Idea ... U wanna give me Your Dimmer one, and I'll send you my Brighter One so we BOTH have Equal lights???


What color did U get?? Cuz I got WHITE so if its any other color, no Deal!



ahhhhh i got blue. hehe. we could sport the riceboy look and have one of each...errr no.
Old Nov 17, 2001 | 10:00 AM
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That wouldn't be a RICEBOY look that would be a FRUIT CAKE look!


Originally posted by ngthing


ahhhhh i got blue. hehe. we could sport the riceboy look and have one of each...errr no.
Old Nov 17, 2001 | 02:28 PM
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Originally posted by SprintMax
it realy doesn't matter if its uncle bens or pathmark .. rice is rice

This coming from you with the profile:

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You've got a "Turbo and Supercharger" on your car? Tell us how you managed that? Or would this be similar to slapping on a Type-R sticker?
Old Nov 17, 2001 | 03:03 PM
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STFU newbie. When you get enough common sence to understand sarcasm, come back.

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Old Nov 19, 2001 | 02:13 AM
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Old Nov 19, 2001 | 07:13 AM
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For all of you who need help with the installation of this product call the help line. It's free b/c it's sponsored by the wonderful Honda Boys. 1-800-GET-RICE!
Old Nov 19, 2001 | 01:07 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: led washer install: one led is brighter than the other

Originally posted by ngthing


ahhhhh i got blue. hehe. we could sport the riceboy look and have one of each...errr no.
Too late you are already sporting the "Rice Boy" look.
Now all you need are some big yellow stickers and some type R emblems.
oh don't forget the 5 inch exhaust tip.
Old Nov 19, 2001 | 02:22 PM
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I believe the problem is that you have them hooked in series instead of in parallel. Try rewiring them like this:


12V(+)-----switch---+----LED1---+-------gnd
| |
|----LED2---|
Old Nov 19, 2001 | 04:45 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: led washer install: one led is brighter than the other

Originally posted by WANNARUN


Too late you are already sporting the "Rice Boy" look.
Now all you need are some big yellow stickers and some type R emblems.
oh don't forget the 5 inch exhaust tip.
i've already got an exhaust that's 4" in diameter

my car is far from rice. i like blue, what can I say.
Old Nov 19, 2001 | 04:47 PM
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Originally posted by sinewave
I believe the problem is that you have them hooked in series instead of in parallel. Try rewiring them like this:


12V(+)-----switch---+----LED1---+-------gnd
| |
|----LED2---|
empz already has it wired up like you have, so it's not a series thing.
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