Foglights On With High Beams

[Ironman24]

So do you guys take the diodes out when you go to the dealer for service? Just wondering if I should pull it out before I go in for my free oil change. No reason for them to look under the dash but you never know. What does everyone do?

 

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[Ravenkeeper]

So do you guys take the diodes out when you go to the dealer for service? Just wondering if I should pull it out before I go in for my free oil change. No reason for them to look under the dash but you never know. What does everyone do?

 

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I haven't taken any of my diodes out, yet.

[dbbd1]

I didn't have a spare diode laying around that would fit, mine had some fat leads on it. So, I used an LED, now I have a soft green glow at my knees when my fogs and high beams are on.

[dbbd1]

The flat spot on the LED corresponds to the silver band on the diode

[jbh4381]

That has to be my issue. I was pushing in, but maybe it just isn't setting correct. I'll try again this weekend.

 

 

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Got it to work. Side note, there is a horn wire in that harness and if you tap it instead of fogs, your horn will honk when you put on your high beams!

 

 

 

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Edited May 30, 2017 by jbh4381

[Waaazooo]

I don't find anything wrong eh my high beams coming on when I honk.

 

 

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[Coles5515]

Anyone have some diodes they want to send me? Want to do this as last night I was driving back from the ER and the fogs would have been nice. Thanks!

[Waaazooo]

Amazon has them

 

 

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[Coles5515]

Amazon has them

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Yes I know just don't need 100 for a 2 piece job lol

[Waaazooo]

Yes I know just don't need 100 for a 2 piece job lol

Then you eBay the rest for a profit!

 

 

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Edited May 30, 2017 by Waaazooo

[Coles5515]

Then you eBay the rest for a profit!

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I'll sell ya some! 2 bucks a pop! Haha jk

[Ravenkeeper]

Yes I know just don't need 100 for a 2 piece job lol

 

 

Radio Shack has them on sale, $0.78/ea. Bought mine, 2-pack for $4, had to drive 45 miles to nearest one, but was worth it. RS website is showing the 2, 3 and 4 packs for $0.78 as well.

Edited May 31, 2017 by Ravenkeeper

[Coles5515]

Did this mod tonight and was a pain in the ass then got them to stick. After the Cargo/Reverse was done the high beams and fog was a piece of cake!

[Ravenkeeper]

 

 

I haven't taken any of my diodes out, yet.

 

 

Had my oil changed and all Tuesday (yesterday), they didn't say anything to me about the diodes.

[Ridersfan]

How positive of a feel does your setup feel when you insert your diode? I did mine last night... pushed rather hard with needle nose pliers, and it didn't work at first when I tested it... pushed even harder until the diode "arms" bent... tested it, and it worked. Nothing ever did seem to click in past the connector or anything, so I don't necessarily have full confidence that it won't vibrate back out and stop working. Any tips?