LED mod, resistor needed?

[SRTat3U]

I have the same problem with 2 194 in the back row still no fix????


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[SRT8Fanatic]

Haven't tried yet, but now I have motivation to get it fixed! I'll let you know soon!

[SRTat3U]

Any updates on fix ? I found a resistor kit on eBay but not sure if should pull trigger


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[SRT8Fanatic]

I didn't install anything yet, but I planned on ordering a 6-ohm >25watt resistor to wire in parallel with the back hatch light. This will draw roughly 2 amps and should load the circuit enough to make it work correctly. I may shoot for a 1 amp fix to see if that works. (12-ohms, >25watt)

These are available at Newark, mouser, or digikey for like $1.



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[bcm0018]

There are a few options:
1. Put a regular bulb in the tailgate.
2. Put a 1.5K ohm resistor on the map light.

Here is a thread with similar discussion.
http://www.cherokeesrt8.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=61261

[SRTat3U]

Originally Posted by bcm0018

There are a few options:
1. Put a regular bulb in the tailgate.
2. Put a 1.5K ohm resistor on the map light.

Here is a thread with similar discussion.
http://www.cherokeesrt8.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=61261

Thanks a ton did you just get one from radio shack or online


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[meeper]

I didn't need anything special with my led install because I bought the correct can bus style led bulbs

[bcm0018]

Originally Posted by SRTat3U

Thanks a ton did you just get one from radio shack or online


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Your welcome. I just went to radio shack. With how cheap resistors are shipping would probably cost more than the actual resistor.

[Roddaz]

I used a 194 lamp holder witha filament cargo area lamp in it, wired in parallel with the cargo light fitting(with led). This I ty wrapped into the body of the tailgate, the Leds all dim correctly now. Leaving the glove box lamp as a filament lamp does not work as it has its own switch isolating it from the other interior lighting.

[meeper]

why are we still talking about all these hack job work arounds when the correct LEDs for our application are out there and same price as the normal ones....