Re: Spoiler LED Wire type
 

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>> dude, it's not the freakin' wire, it's the freakin' unit. led's draw
>> /very/ little current. skinny wire works just fine /if/ the led's are
>> fine. go fix the unit and suddenly all your wiring problems will
>> disappear.
>
> Oh, so how do I go about that? Do I need to get a new LED?
>
My guess is that the wire itself is shorted to ground, most likely where it
can be pinched or goes through a small hole. I'm not familiar with the
latest in LEDs, but for the most part the active device needs resistance in
series to limit current. That would probably prevent the LED from appearing
as a short on the supply.

Mike

Re: Spoiler LED Wire type
 

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>> dude, it's not the freakin' wire, it's the freakin' unit. led's draw
>> /very/ little current. skinny wire works just fine /if/ the led's are
>> fine. go fix the unit and suddenly all your wiring problems will
>> disappear.
>
> Oh, so how do I go about that? Do I need to get a new LED?
>
My guess is that the wire itself is shorted to ground, most likely where it
can be pinched or goes through a small hole. I'm not familiar with the
latest in LEDs, but for the most part the active device needs resistance in
series to limit current. That would probably prevent the LED from appearing
as a short on the supply.

Mike

Re: Spoiler LED Wire type
 

"Guest" <llcoolj@comcast.com> wrote in message
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>
> So I guess I might just buy a new one. The guy I bought it from on Ebay
> has been kicked off. He offered a lifetime warranty, but you need a
> return authorization number first, but it is impossible to contact him via
> email or phone. They are Exotic Truck and Auto Gear. Damn them! I
> should have bought Honda OEM like I started to...
>
Before giving up, inspect every place the wire goes through tight spots,
either in metal or with the ground wire along with it. Pinched wires are
common sources of shorts.

Mike

Re: Spoiler LED Wire type
 

"Guest" <llcoolj@comcast.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> So I guess I might just buy a new one. The guy I bought it from on Ebay
> has been kicked off. He offered a lifetime warranty, but you need a
> return authorization number first, but it is impossible to contact him via
> email or phone. They are Exotic Truck and Auto Gear. Damn them! I
> should have bought Honda OEM like I started to...
>
Before giving up, inspect every place the wire goes through tight spots,
either in metal or with the ground wire along with it. Pinched wires are
common sources of shorts.

Mike

Re: Spoiler LED Wire type
 

"Guest" <llcoolj@comcast.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> So I guess I might just buy a new one. The guy I bought it from on Ebay
> has been kicked off. He offered a lifetime warranty, but you need a
> return authorization number first, but it is impossible to contact him via
> email or phone. They are Exotic Truck and Auto Gear. Damn them! I
> should have bought Honda OEM like I started to...
>
Before giving up, inspect every place the wire goes through tight spots,
either in metal or with the ground wire along with it. Pinched wires are
common sources of shorts.

Mike

Re: Spoiler LED Wire type
 

"Guest" <llcoolj@comcast.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> So I guess I might just buy a new one. The guy I bought it from on Ebay
> has been kicked off. He offered a lifetime warranty, but you need a
> return authorization number first, but it is impossible to contact him via
> email or phone. They are Exotic Truck and Auto Gear. Damn them! I
> should have bought Honda OEM like I started to...
>
Before giving up, inspect every place the wire goes through tight spots,
either in metal or with the ground wire along with it. Pinched wires are
common sources of shorts.

Mike

Re: Spoiler LED Wire type
 

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> "Guest" <llcoolj@comcast.com> wrote in message
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>>
>> So I guess I might just buy a new one. The guy I bought it from on Ebay
>> has been kicked off. He offered a lifetime warranty, but you need a
>> return authorization number first, but it is impossible to contact him
>> via email or phone. They are Exotic Truck and Auto Gear. Damn them! I
>> should have bought Honda OEM like I started to...
>>
> Before giving up, inspect every place the wire goes through tight spots,
> either in metal or with the ground wire along with it. Pinched wires are
> common sources of shorts.
>
> Mike
>

Oh? I did do the plastic tie things all over. Maybe I put them on too
tightly? The rubber grommet that the wire goes through was not exactly
clear. I assumed that since it was rubber, it should no harm.

Re: Spoiler LED Wire type
 

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>>
>> So I guess I might just buy a new one. The guy I bought it from on Ebay
>> has been kicked off. He offered a lifetime warranty, but you need a
>> return authorization number first, but it is impossible to contact him
>> via email or phone. They are Exotic Truck and Auto Gear. Damn them! I
>> should have bought Honda OEM like I started to...
>>
> Before giving up, inspect every place the wire goes through tight spots,
> either in metal or with the ground wire along with it. Pinched wires are
> common sources of shorts.
>
> Mike
>

Oh? I did do the plastic tie things all over. Maybe I put them on too
tightly? The rubber grommet that the wire goes through was not exactly
clear. I assumed that since it was rubber, it should no harm.

Re: Spoiler LED Wire type
 

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>>
>> So I guess I might just buy a new one. The guy I bought it from on Ebay
>> has been kicked off. He offered a lifetime warranty, but you need a
>> return authorization number first, but it is impossible to contact him
>> via email or phone. They are Exotic Truck and Auto Gear. Damn them! I
>> should have bought Honda OEM like I started to...
>>
> Before giving up, inspect every place the wire goes through tight spots,
> either in metal or with the ground wire along with it. Pinched wires are
> common sources of shorts.
>
> Mike
>

Oh? I did do the plastic tie things all over. Maybe I put them on too
tightly? The rubber grommet that the wire goes through was not exactly
clear. I assumed that since it was rubber, it should no harm.

Re: Spoiler LED Wire type
 

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> "Guest" <llcoolj@comcast.com> wrote in message
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>>
>>
>> So I guess I might just buy a new one. The guy I bought it from on Ebay
>> has been kicked off. He offered a lifetime warranty, but you need a
>> return authorization number first, but it is impossible to contact him
>> via email or phone. They are Exotic Truck and Auto Gear. Damn them! I
>> should have bought Honda OEM like I started to...
>>
> Before giving up, inspect every place the wire goes through tight spots,
> either in metal or with the ground wire along with it. Pinched wires are
> common sources of shorts.
>
> Mike
>

Oh? I did do the plastic tie things all over. Maybe I put them on too
tightly? The rubber grommet that the wire goes through was not exactly
clear. I assumed that since it was rubber, it should no harm.

Re: Spoiler LED Wire type
 

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>> "Guest" <llcoolj@comcast.com> wrote in message
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>>>
>>>
>>> So I guess I might just buy a new one. The guy I bought it from on Ebay
>>> has been kicked off. He offered a lifetime warranty, but you need a
>>> return authorization number first, but it is impossible to contact him
>>> via email or phone. They are Exotic Truck and Auto Gear. Damn them! I
>>> should have bought Honda OEM like I started to...
>>>
>> Before giving up, inspect every place the wire goes through tight spots,
>> either in metal or with the ground wire along with it. Pinched wires are
>> common sources of shorts.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>
> Oh? I did do the plastic tie things all over. Maybe I put them on too
> tightly? The rubber grommet that the wire goes through was not exactly
> clear. I assumed that since it was rubber, it should no harm.
>
If the wire is soft, the ties really could be too tight. Carefully cut them
and check it out again. The grommet should be okay.

Mike

Re: Spoiler LED Wire type
 

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>>>
>>>
>>> So I guess I might just buy a new one. The guy I bought it from on Ebay
>>> has been kicked off. He offered a lifetime warranty, but you need a
>>> return authorization number first, but it is impossible to contact him
>>> via email or phone. They are Exotic Truck and Auto Gear. Damn them! I
>>> should have bought Honda OEM like I started to...
>>>
>> Before giving up, inspect every place the wire goes through tight spots,
>> either in metal or with the ground wire along with it. Pinched wires are
>> common sources of shorts.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>
> Oh? I did do the plastic tie things all over. Maybe I put them on too
> tightly? The rubber grommet that the wire goes through was not exactly
> clear. I assumed that since it was rubber, it should no harm.
>
If the wire is soft, the ties really could be too tight. Carefully cut them
and check it out again. The grommet should be okay.

Mike

Re: Spoiler LED Wire type
 

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>> "Guest" <llcoolj@comcast.com> wrote in message
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>>>
>>>
>>> So I guess I might just buy a new one. The guy I bought it from on Ebay
>>> has been kicked off. He offered a lifetime warranty, but you need a
>>> return authorization number first, but it is impossible to contact him
>>> via email or phone. They are Exotic Truck and Auto Gear. Damn them! I
>>> should have bought Honda OEM like I started to...
>>>
>> Before giving up, inspect every place the wire goes through tight spots,
>> either in metal or with the ground wire along with it. Pinched wires are
>> common sources of shorts.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>
> Oh? I did do the plastic tie things all over. Maybe I put them on too
> tightly? The rubber grommet that the wire goes through was not exactly
> clear. I assumed that since it was rubber, it should no harm.
>
If the wire is soft, the ties really could be too tight. Carefully cut them
and check it out again. The grommet should be okay.

Mike

Re: Spoiler LED Wire type
 

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>> "Guest" <llcoolj@comcast.com> wrote in message
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>>>
>>>
>>> So I guess I might just buy a new one. The guy I bought it from on Ebay
>>> has been kicked off. He offered a lifetime warranty, but you need a
>>> return authorization number first, but it is impossible to contact him
>>> via email or phone. They are Exotic Truck and Auto Gear. Damn them! I
>>> should have bought Honda OEM like I started to...
>>>
>> Before giving up, inspect every place the wire goes through tight spots,
>> either in metal or with the ground wire along with it. Pinched wires are
>> common sources of shorts.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>
> Oh? I did do the plastic tie things all over. Maybe I put them on too
> tightly? The rubber grommet that the wire goes through was not exactly
> clear. I assumed that since it was rubber, it should no harm.
>
If the wire is soft, the ties really could be too tight. Carefully cut them
and check it out again. The grommet should be okay.

Mike