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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 02:10 AM
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So i replaced all the LEDS in the HVAC with white ones.. and it lights up normal when the headlights arent on, But when i turn the headlights on, the HVAC goes completely black.. any ideas? could it be a fuse?
Old Feb 3, 2009 | 02:17 AM
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hmmmm did you try the dimmer switch.....a common problem people have
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ha yes..
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I had the same problem.
Old Feb 3, 2009 | 02:20 AM
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wel i have two HVAC controls and neither work.
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two HVAC controls?
Old Feb 3, 2009 | 02:23 AM
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yeah i have a spare.
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and neither work? thats weird.
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yeah neither do.. anyone have any ideas?
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anyone?
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2007?
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2006
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Did you change just the LED's? Or did you change the LED's, Resistors, and the Power IC Regulator?...
Old Feb 3, 2009 | 04:26 AM
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just the LEDS.. its all the kit came with
Old Feb 3, 2009 | 04:28 AM
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yea you need to change the resistors and the power chip..
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Another thing is, are you sure none of the traces are crossing on the main board?... The reason why I asked about the power IC regulator is because you're supposed to change it if your using any other color than red because of the current draw from the upgraded LED's. What's probably happining is there isn't enough current being supplied to power all the new LED's...
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thatd make sence because if you push the a/c button or something. .itll light up.. where do i buy a chip?
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Where did you by the kit from?
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I ordered my kit from LEDmod, when you select the kit you have to add the resistor/IC package add-on before you checkout... If you didn't select that kit that's why you didn't get it...
Old Feb 3, 2009 | 04:44 AM
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is there a way i can just buy that add on?



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