Brake lite resistor

[Summitric]

I know this was brought up before in a different thread, but does anyone know what the resistor size should be for the brake lite on a 2004 800 Summit X, when using the newer style brake lites, or any brakelite without the resistor in it??

 

[brew_doo]

I did this last year and used a 3A 300V diode in the white wire of the tail light harness. Got it at Radio Shack Ric.

 

[Summitric]

I did this last year and used a 3A 300V diode in the white wire of the tail light harness. Got it at Radio Shack Ric.

THAT'S WHAT I WAS AFTER..... YOU PM'D ME LAST YEAR AND I LOST IT........ THANKS BREWDOO..... OWE YOU A BREW!!! :d

 

[amunro]

Hey
What is the reasoning behind this? I just wired a new taillight that is all LEDS to my sled, and it works great is this a problem?

 

[brew_doo]

What happens is the 'parking brake on' warning light on the tach stays on all of the time. I believe this is caused by amperage coming back through the wiring to the warning light. The diode acts like a check valve only allowing enough amperage to operate the tail light. Think I read something like that about this set-up on another site - no electrician here I tell ya!!!!!!!!!!!:d

 

[brew_doo]

THAT'S WHAT I WAS AFTER..... YOU PM'D ME LAST YEAR AND I LOST IT........ THANKS BREWDOO..... OWE YOU A BREW!!! :d

I glady accept beer as payment for knowledge !!!!!! Just kiddin, glad to help.:d:d

 

[Summitric]

what happens is the 'parking brake on' warning light on the tach stays on all of the time. I believe this is caused by amperage coming back through the wiring to the warning light. The diode acts like a check valve only allowing enough amperage to operate the tail light. Think i read something like that about this set-up on another site - no electrician here i tell ya!!!!!!!!!!!:d

in laymans terms, what brewdoo said here is correct.....

 

[boots]

i put on LEDs on my 07 rev and no warning light... is this going to be a problem.... i put two red and one yellow

 

[Summitric]

i put on leds on my 07 rev and no warning light... Is this going to be a problem.... I put two red and one yellow

nope.... Go with it, if it works........... Remember: If it aint broke, don't fix it!!!