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CHRIS_D 06 September 2002 02:26 PM

i'm fitting my autometer AFR shortly (once the pod arrives), and was wondering if i could make use of the bright switch to turn the AFR off and on when i need it rather than have it flash like a funfair 24/7.

I've heard the LED's can be a tad annoying sometimes and thought of utilising the bright switch, could any electonics people out there shed some light on this thought?

cheers
chris

Moles Dad 06 September 2002 09:05 PM

Chris, yes you can use it...when you unplug it, it just leaves the clock on 'bright'.

If you then use insulated spade connectors to connect the switch to whatever you want, it wont short.

ps. the terminals on the back of the switch are same size as spades.

CHRIS_D 06 September 2002 09:08 PM

excellent. guess what im doing then:D

BTW, how the hell did you know that

cheers
chris

CHRIS_D 06 September 2002 09:09 PM

forgot to ask, does the switch pull out?

how do i get to the sapde connectors

Moles Dad 06 September 2002 09:28 PM

Chris...how did I know? I used my switch for my blue strobe lights a while back :)

The switch can be removed by carefully (use a bit o' rag under) using a small flat 'driver to ease it out at each end of the switch.

The actual switch housing has a long aperture and the plug that connects to it is on a very short lead...probably just 'tied up' under the dash.

Do yourself a favour and SOLDER (not soldier) the connections then add some tape to 'protect' them, use long nose pliers to get down (not dancing) the 'long aperture'.

You may have guessed by my wierd sense of humour that I have had some Russian 'back medicine'...it would have been a lot easier (for me) if you had 'phoned me!!!

Good Luck :)

Phil 06 September 2002 09:41 PM

Blue Strobe Lights ?

Phil

Moles Dad 06 September 2002 10:09 PM

Yeah, only cheap old sh1te though, soon as they got a whiff of damp they gave up !!

About £150 will get you 'proper' ones :)

Needless to say, bright switch is again a bright switch, and very useful it is too :D

CHRIS_D 06 September 2002 10:26 PM

lol:D at andy, dont worry mate

ive been on 'stella - orilltwatya' all night:D

got ya, ill let you know how i progress

Phil 06 September 2002 10:31 PM

Mole
A Decent set for £99 can be obtained from Salsa King (front & Back)

Modelled behind my grill [for show use only]

http://upload.turbosport.co.uk/getpi...2652787624.jpg


Moles Dad 06 September 2002 10:45 PM

Chris, roger that, :) You lot are always drinking beer and fighting and smashing up pubs...well its like that on the telly anyway :D Just ignore me Chris and let me know how you get on :)
Maybe see you at one of the meets? ps did you do the sunshine and lazing around bit?

Phil, thanks...are they bright? I thought ours were 'till I saw a police car going up the road!!

'Proper' strobes ARE bright even in daylight...mine were poo in comparison.


Phil 06 September 2002 10:50 PM

Very Bright Day or Night

;)


Phil

CHRIS_D 06 September 2002 11:00 PM

andy - oh yes, top time, didnt smash any pubs up though:rolleyes::D;)

Moles Dad 07 September 2002 09:44 AM

Phil, thanks for that...a future requirement me thinks. :)

Chris, I believe you :)


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