Diodes vs. Std Lights
Anybody have any strong preferences on "patch-in" diode brake lighting systems vs. simply routing separate lights??? From what I've seen, diodes are easier, but you risk voiding your warranty and/o...
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az99 wrote:Hank MI wrote:With all due respect, do you know that for a fact? Is that also true of every make,year and model?
Worst case if diode fails you'll turn on the corresponding front light at the same time.
I was told by a very smart, highly trained Ford tech that some of the new vehicles have flash and signal functions and everything else triggered and controlled by the ECM or other computer (don't remember his exact works).
Frying the whole electrical system is not likely due to fuses etc. But would it be possible to feed enough power back to have the electronically shifted trans to go out of neutral (those solenoids draw less than an amp) or at minimum kick error codes?
This may be a case for the Mythbusters.:)
I believe this is part of why the smart car owners manual says to disconnect the battery when flat towing. It also warns that the car's computer could decide to engage the ABS brakes if it is active.
I have a battery disconnect switch installed. I also use diodes in the tail lights (Roadmaster's Combo Kit). I haven't had any problems.
