Concerned about amount of heat from led tail resistors
12-29-11, 06:17 AM
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I feel like adding the heatsinks to the resistors would make it hard to find an area with enough clearance to mount them.
I've had my resistors in for about 3 weeks now and I haven't had an issue with heat; I also drive about 250-300 miles a day. I've driven 126K miles in 2 and a half years in the GS alone. Approximately 20K miles in other vehicles.
I've had my resistors in for about 3 weeks now and I haven't had an issue with heat; I also drive about 250-300 miles a day. I've driven 126K miles in 2 and a half years in the GS alone. Approximately 20K miles in other vehicles.
01-02-12, 01:04 PM
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I had these led's for a couple months now and the top seal seems like its falling apart, both sides on the quarter panel where there's a little gap that shows the black plastic part, anyone have this problem? there's no leak or condensation yet, but worried it might fall apart soon
01-28-12, 09:25 PM
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It's not necessary to use the resistors. They get really hot that's why I dont use them. Plus, if you don't use the resistors, the LEDS should be slightly brighter. You will trigger the brake lamp failure sensor, but theres already a way to bypass it.
03-07-12, 06:23 AM
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I know this is a slightly old thread but I just installed these Depo lights and the resistors are hot as #@**!!!! I have since removed them however after researching, I discovered that the resistors purpose is to help the longevity of the LED bulbs and to prevent the housing of the bulbs from getting too hot. My assumption is that these resistors help remove the heat from the LEDS hence why they get so damn hot??? I mean, these little boxes are so hot, I can't even touch them after running it for awhile. Kinda like a hot radiator cap. I certainly don't want any bulbs blowing on me. From this thread, I see most on here have been driving without them. My questions is, how long have you guys been driving without these resistors without discovering any issues? How critical are these resistors? I care less about that brake lamp warning light, but I don't want any blown bulbs either......
03-07-12, 07:47 AM
#68
Should have read this thread before I ordered mine last night.
For reference; I'm going to try to purchase these things:
They're essentially a +12v cooling plate. I saw this at a conference I went to any they were using them to quickly cool peppermint patties...into ice patties within minutes.
When I come up with a solution I'll post a DIY.
For reference; I'm going to try to purchase these things:
They're essentially a +12v cooling plate. I saw this at a conference I went to any they were using them to quickly cool peppermint patties...into ice patties within minutes.
When I come up with a solution I'll post a DIY.
03-07-12, 09:11 AM
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I've been running my depot lights without resistor ever since day 1 installed. Been a year no problems. The warning light doesnt bother me either
I know this is a slightly old thread but I just installed these Depo lights and the resistors are hot as #@**!!!! I have since removed them however after researching, I discovered that the resistors purpose is to help the longevity of the LED bulbs and to prevent the housing of the bulbs from getting too hot. My assumption is that these resistors help remove the heat from the LEDS hence why they get so damn hot??? I mean, these little boxes are so hot, I can't even touch them after running it for awhile. Kinda like a hot radiator cap. I certainly don't want any bulbs blowing on me. From this thread, I see most on here have been driving without them. My questions is, how long have you guys been driving without these resistors without discovering any issues? How critical are these resistors? I care less about that brake lamp warning light, but I don't want any blown bulbs either......
03-07-12, 09:52 AM
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03-07-12, 09:55 AM
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Anyone else gone this long?
03-07-12, 10:55 AM
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LED tails
I have been running mine without resistors since 9/2009 with no issues.
