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Old 12-27-2009, 09:23 PM
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so i'm guessing the resistors are to retain the dimming function?
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If memory serves me, the resistors help the lights stay bright and last longer by operating within a certain ohm. too much or too little will cause failure in the long run.


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Originally Posted by zebra86
so i'm guessing the resistors are to retain the dimming function?
it's more of a ramp effect . . . in steps . . . not like the stocker.
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hey mat i have mine on a 01 but there are some hot spots any idea how to even it out
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hey mat i have mine on a 01 but there are some hot spots any idea how to even it out
yeah . .. don't use the 194 wedge wide whatever bulbs . . . they always end up going out, and they leave hot spots. I'll do another wite up after this one for the 99-02 trucks.

Make your own with a 5mm LED flat top. Use the stock twist lock holder.
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something like this? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=263602_263622
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Originally Posted by MISTERIO
I'm at work . . . and ebay is blocked . . . what is it?

When I do the 99-02 clusters . . . I reuse the stock twist lock holder. If the bulb does not come out on it's own, I'll brake it, and put in my own 5mm LED.
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Originally Posted by Tootall
I'm at work . . . and ebay is blocked . . . what is it?

When I do the 99-02 clusters . . . I reuse the stock twist lock holder. If the bulb does not come out on it's own, I'll brake it, and put in my own 5mm LED.
yeah that what i did, they are 5 mm flat top wide rage leds but they look different from the one use which is the 194
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heheheh...

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^^ looks good


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