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shift knob

Discussion in 'Interior' started by rexel, Aug 10, 2003.

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    rexel Guest

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    shift knob

    hey, i got one of those LED light shift knobs. its looks cool, but at night its obnoxiously bright. any one got any ideas on how to dim it?
    rexel, Aug 10, 2003
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    I think you could get a resistance in Radioshack and lower the voltage a little bit. With lower power it should dim the brightness as well.
    darrenwang, Aug 10, 2003
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    oxymoron Guest

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    By a potentiometer and wire it in series witht the LED. That way you can control the brightness. What is the current rating on the LED?
    oxymoron, Aug 10, 2003
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    thanks for the replies. Could i find a potentiometer at radio shack too? i havent the slightest what the current rating is on it, maybe as a last resort ill try taking the knob apart. anyways, thanks for the help, ill let you know how it comes out.
    rexel, Aug 11, 2003
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    Re: shift knob

    keep ur hand on the shifter? that might be a temp solution...
    yeye, Aug 12, 2003
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    yep, thats what ive been doing, didnt even realize i was till a friend pointed it out. lol
    rexel, Aug 13, 2003
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