vtec indicator
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Originally Posted by datbird,Jan 24 2006, 12:04 PM
Help!
I need an electronic guru advice. I plan to do the vtec indicator mod by using the LED in the cluster. Since I don't have OEM alarm. Can I use a relay to drive the LED or that too much current for the ECU to drive the relay? Can I use the counter with a LED if both are under 100 mA of current? It's a 05 s2k. Thanks.
I need an electronic guru advice. I plan to do the vtec indicator mod by using the LED in the cluster. Since I don't have OEM alarm. Can I use a relay to drive the LED or that too much current for the ECU to drive the relay? Can I use the counter with a LED if both are under 100 mA of current? It's a 05 s2k. Thanks.
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i just got done doing this mod, not with an LED, but hooked it up to the right side blinker. it was a B**** getting under the dash, and i, being 6' had to remove the seat. i havent tryed it out, but the blinkers are still working so 
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No min order size
http://export.farnell.com/jsp/home/homepag...en_EX_DIRECTEXP
Farnell In one. Also no minumum, and very fast shipping.
I have ordered from both these places for various pcbs I have produced (I can hook you up with sweet deals on those if you want)
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I did this mod a year ago to the right turn signal. It's awesome, why would you add another light? I followed Modifry's directions and had no problems at all. I liked it so much I did his high beam/ garage door opener mod too. Then, I even modified the top so it can go up or down at any speed. Thanks Modifry.
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Originally Posted by viper_driver,Jan 29 2006, 12:06 PM
I did this mod a year ago to the right turn signal. It's awesome, why would you add another light? I followed Modifry's directions and had no problems at all. I liked it so much I did his high beam/ garage door opener mod too. Then, I even modified the top so it can go up or down at any speed. Thanks Modifry.
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no need to add another light. it was pain because the wires are so short and crap but still, almost free.
oh ya, THANKS MODIFRY!
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Hey modify I'm confused on the setup for the turn siginal vtech mod..... The directions are vague for the beganing of the process... How do I start hooking up the diods and to what wires or am I making my own wire harness prett much with the diods and the wires?
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Originally Posted by datbird,Jan 25 2006, 03:42 AM
Hey riceburners2001, I think he meant 1N4001 diode. Ask him to make sure.
Just about any diode will work, just don't use anything identified as a "zener diode" or a "signal diode" or a "Germanium diode" . General purpose rectifier diodes, silicon diodes, or schottky diodes are fine.
If you get stuck I can send you some, but you might have to PayPal me $1. The stamp and envelope will cost more than the diodes.
Datbird - Yes the VTEC output on the ECM can drive a relay. You can use any low-current type, Radio Shack should have some though they are carrying fewer and fewer components these days. If you use a relay you don't need the diodes. They were there to keep the turn signal voltage from back-feeding and activating the VTEC solenoid. The relay will isolate the two circuits so you won't have that problem.
The other option is to use a transistor instead of a relay. Smaller and cheaper, (though it will require one or two resistors in addition to the transistor), but again it will eliminate the need for the diodes.
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Originally Posted by modifry' timestamp='1138223198' post='6925318
Originally Posted by datbird,Jan 25 2006, 03:42 AM
Hey riceburners2001, I think he meant 1N4001 diode. Ask him to make sure.
Just about any diode will work, just don't use anything identified as a "zener diode" or a "signal diode" or a "Germanium diode" . General purpose rectifier diodes, silicon diodes, or schottky diodes are fine.
If you get stuck I can send you some, but you might have to PayPal me $1. The stamp and envelope will cost more than the diodes.
Datbird - Yes the VTEC output on the ECM can drive a relay. You can use any low-current type, Radio Shack should have some though they are carrying fewer and fewer components these days. If you use a relay you don't need the diodes. They were there to keep the turn signal voltage from back-feeding and activating the VTEC solenoid. The relay will isolate the two circuits so you won't have that problem.
The other option is to use a transistor instead of a relay. Smaller and cheaper, (though it will require one or two resistors in addition to the transistor), but again it will eliminate the need for the diodes.
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