Brighter map lights?
9/23/07, 10:39 AM
#82
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I blame Ford for designing the SJB to do what it does. I don't see any reason to keep supply 9.75 VDC to the trunk and dome lights even when they are OFF.
9/23/07, 06:06 PM
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I think I'm about done with mods for a while. I had a couple of other things happen like this. Not fun!
I thnk the mods have worn me out for a while.......
9/23/07, 06:31 PM
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Hmm, I get 0V DC when my lights are off. When are you guys getting 9.75?
I tested it with the car on and the lights off and with the car off and the lights off..
I tested it with the car on and the lights off and with the car off and the lights off..
9/23/07, 07:01 PM
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Stick a voltmeter across your trunk light contacts. It should read 12-13 VDC when the light is visibly ON. Push down on the trunk switch (the accordion boot thing) so the light turns OFF. Read off the voltage across the bulb.
On my 07 GT, it reads 9.75 VDC when the light is OFF. At this voltage, the LEDs will light up very dimly.
On my 07 GT, it reads 9.75 VDC when the light is OFF. At this voltage, the LEDs will light up very dimly.
9/24/07, 06:01 AM
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Stick a voltmeter across your trunk light contacts. It should read 12-13 VDC when the light is visibly ON. Push down on the trunk switch (the accordion boot thing) so the light turns OFF. Read off the voltage across the bulb.
On my 07 GT, it reads 9.75 VDC when the light is OFF. At this voltage, the LEDs will light up very dimly.
On my 07 GT, it reads 9.75 VDC when the light is OFF. At this voltage, the LEDs will light up very dimly.
9/24/07, 08:06 AM
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9/24/07, 10:53 PM
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Hey guys, I found out some things:
The LED map lights DO stay on slightly dimly when they're supposedly off, but they turn off after a while. When I step out of the car and lock it up, I can see that they're glowing slightly. When I get back to the car after 30 min or so, the map lights are totally off. I think this is a feature that has to do with how the lights slowly dim as they turn off. I'm pretty sure this will NOT drain your batteries, because the lights do eventually turn off completely. (And I also believe your regular lights are receiving this microvoltage for a few minutes before they turn off completely too, but your stock bulbs are just not efficient enough to produce light at those low voltages)
The LED map lights are fine, don't return them... (Please feel free to correct me if anyone finds out otherwise!)
The LED map lights DO stay on slightly dimly when they're supposedly off, but they turn off after a while. When I step out of the car and lock it up, I can see that they're glowing slightly. When I get back to the car after 30 min or so, the map lights are totally off. I think this is a feature that has to do with how the lights slowly dim as they turn off. I'm pretty sure this will NOT drain your batteries, because the lights do eventually turn off completely. (And I also believe your regular lights are receiving this microvoltage for a few minutes before they turn off completely too, but your stock bulbs are just not efficient enough to produce light at those low voltages)
The LED map lights are fine, don't return them... (Please feel free to correct me if anyone finds out otherwise!)
9/25/07, 05:55 AM
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9/25/07, 08:10 AM
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Too late, I already returned mine..........
Hey guys, I found out some things:
The LED map lights DO stay on slightly dimly when they're supposedly off, but they turn off after a while. When I step out of the car and lock it up, I can see that they're glowing slightly. When I get back to the car after 30 min or so, the map lights are totally off. I think this is a feature that has to do with how the lights slowly dim as they turn off. I'm pretty sure this will NOT drain your batteries, because the lights do eventually turn off completely. (And I also believe your regular lights are receiving this microvoltage for a few minutes before they turn off completely too, but your stock bulbs are just not efficient enough to produce light at those low voltages)
The LED map lights are fine, don't return them... (Please feel free to correct me if anyone finds out otherwise!)
The LED map lights DO stay on slightly dimly when they're supposedly off, but they turn off after a while. When I step out of the car and lock it up, I can see that they're glowing slightly. When I get back to the car after 30 min or so, the map lights are totally off. I think this is a feature that has to do with how the lights slowly dim as they turn off. I'm pretty sure this will NOT drain your batteries, because the lights do eventually turn off completely. (And I also believe your regular lights are receiving this microvoltage for a few minutes before they turn off completely too, but your stock bulbs are just not efficient enough to produce light at those low voltages)
The LED map lights are fine, don't return them... (Please feel free to correct me if anyone finds out otherwise!)
9/25/07, 09:41 AM
#92
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I checked and they remained ON for 15+ minutes. I even wired my radar detector to the overhead console as per instructions on TMS. They don't shut off within 10-15 minutes. The SJB is supposed to cut power to accessories after such a period of time.
Regardless of which, I do not like or want my LEDs to glow dimly for 30 minutes while I am driving.
Regardless of which, I do not like or want my LEDs to glow dimly for 30 minutes while I am driving.
9/25/07, 10:32 AM
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I still have mine installed in the car - I intend to remove them and toss them in a drawer. Maybe I'll find a use for them down the road for something else. I am not going to return mine.
However, I don't like my lights to be glowing dimly, AND... I just wasn't impressed with the amount of light the LEDs put out. The stock bulbs were better IMO.
I'm just going to chalk it up to "lesson learned" and go from there.
However, I don't like my lights to be glowing dimly, AND... I just wasn't impressed with the amount of light the LEDs put out. The stock bulbs were better IMO.
I'm just going to chalk it up to "lesson learned" and go from there.
9/25/07, 11:48 AM
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9/25/07, 12:48 PM
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9/25/07, 01:46 PM
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Ok, I'll be a guinea pig. I'm going to leave these guys in until:
1) battery dies
or
2) I see the same problem as TheRealOne, where my map lights are constantly on after I have left the car sitting for over 30 min. and have not touched the keyfob/etc.
I'll let you guys know.
1) battery dies
or
2) I see the same problem as TheRealOne, where my map lights are constantly on after I have left the car sitting for over 30 min. and have not touched the keyfob/etc.
I'll let you guys know.
9/25/07, 02:41 PM
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OK, better bring one of those jump start battery deals with you......
Ok, I'll be a guinea pig. I'm going to leave these guys in until:
1) battery dies
or
2) I see the same problem as TheRealOne, where my map lights are constantly on after I have left the car sitting for over 30 min. and have not touched the keyfob/etc.
I'll let you guys know.
1) battery dies
or
2) I see the same problem as TheRealOne, where my map lights are constantly on after I have left the car sitting for over 30 min. and have not touched the keyfob/etc.
I'll let you guys know.
9/26/07, 10:35 AM
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