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Apr 21, 2003 | 09:57 PM

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PaulN64

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Originally posted by x7x7
I wired my LEDs like this: http://users.oco.net/xero/fanmod/switch-wiring.jpg

just use the cig lighter + to supply power to the LEDs and have them ground with the blue and green wires.

For me LEDs are a must to stop me from accidentally leaving the fans on.

I thought about doing that, but I hadn't had any problems leaving stuff on so knock on wood, hopefully I won't run my battery dead. Only thing though is that do you notice a voltage drop when you turn the high fans on?

Apr 21, 2003 | 11:26 PM

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x7x7

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Yes I do notice a voltage drop for a second as soon as i turn them on high. They must draw a decent amount of current...

Apr 22, 2003 | 05:23 AM

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LS1 RULZ

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47 ohm 5 w wire wound power resistor

Apr 22, 2003 | 10:28 AM

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PaulN64

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47 ohm 5 w wire wound power resistor

thanks, but too late now

Already got the fan installed. I used two 47ohm 1/2 w resistors on the high speed fan and one resistor on the low speed. If it blows, then I'll switch it.