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Bit of advice if someone could help….
I’ve fitted an led strip type light to my car to use as a fog light (see pic)
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I’d also like to use it as an extra brake light. To do that I need to use a diode in the brake light circuit to prevent the brake lights coming on when the fog light is on. Could anyone advise what diode I would need?
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Absolutely no idea why the pic is upside down!
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It’s ok, found what I needed
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Looks neat.
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simonjrwinter wrote: Mon May 23, 2022 11:10 pm It’s ok, found what I needed
After a horrendous journey back from the Revival last year in zero visibility rain I fitted the exact same light. I considered using it as a 3rd brake light, but sadly am electrically challenged.
Would you care to share a link to the diode , and perhaps a wiring diagram ?
Cheers.
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And if you are very clever you could add a flashing circuit for when using the 3rd light together with brakes it flashes to highlight the fact that you are braking. Years ago I had that feature via a change over switch for use on motorways long before high level brake lights were invented.
Do you have the LED rear lights to get the realistically bright rear/ tail lights as that is a significant improvement in today’s traffic levels.
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I do indeed peter. Took advice from a TR2 owning pal nearly rear-ended by an HGV due to inadequate rear lights. Safety trumps originality every time!
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cobraboy wrote: Tue May 24, 2022 7:16 am
simonjrwinter wrote: Mon May 23, 2022 11:10 pm It’s ok, found what I needed
After a horrendous journey back from the Revival last year in zero visibility rain I fitted the exact same light. I considered using it as a 3rd brake light, but sadly am electrically challenged.
Would you care to share a link to the diode , and perhaps a wiring diagram ?
Cheers.
Once I’ve got it wired in, will do.
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simonjrwinter wrote: Tue May 24, 2022 9:05 am
cobraboy wrote: Tue May 24, 2022 7:16 am
simonjrwinter wrote: Mon May 23, 2022 11:10 pm It’s ok, found what I needed
After a horrendous journey back from the Revival last year in zero visibility rain I fitted the exact same light. I considered using it as a 3rd brake light, but sadly am electrically challenged.
Would you care to share a link to the diode , and perhaps a wiring diagram ?
Cheers.
Once I’ve got it wired in, will do.
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I'd also be interested! Probably worth a short article for the mag too.
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