Ski-Doo Rev LED BrakeLight

[KTG151]

Has anyone ran into issues when using aftermarket LED lights on the REV?

I installed an SLP LED light and my dash light came on along with a non properly functioning brake light. I've heard of diodes to correct this although I'm just wondering what others have done.

 

[JJFlash]

Actually, a resistor is what you need. Late model sleds, cars, trucks, etc, all have very sophisticated computer controls. Your REV will tell you when your brake light is out because it doesn't sense any amperage draw when a regular bulb is burned out. LEDs draw so little amperage that the system THINKS the brake light is burned out. Adding a resistor will draw a bit more amperage and will satisfy the computer's need to "see" that the brake light is working.

I hope I didn't make it too complex.....

 

[mcgyver]

you are right about the resistor. The stock light has small value resistor in series with it....and since you are installing a low current device, you need to change that resistor to a higher value.......

If you don't the light should work, but you wont have a brake indicator.....The resistor will reduce the voltage to the led's and make them dim for a running light and when you pull the brake lever, the resistor is bypassed providing the full 12v to them, making them bright for your braking indicator....

If I remember right, i used a 150 ohm 1 watt resistor......and it had an 8ohm 10 or 20 watt resistor in to begin with....

 

[revrider1]

Mine has been awesome! Skidoo dealer installed it so I cant help you with the wiring issues. I dont even know where he found this one lol!

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[KTG151]

The resistor goes inline with which wire?

 

[yardsale_oem]

should be on the hot wire......not the ground wire

 

[KTG151]

I was wondering which hot wire or both would need a resistor.

Wiring consists of:

Brake Light ?
Running Light ?
Ground - No Resistor

 

[SkiMod 800]

you are right about the resistor. The stock light has small value resistor in series with it....and since you are installing a low current device, you need to change that resistor to a higher value.......

If you don't the light should work, but you wont have a brake indicator.....The resistor will reduce the voltage to the led's and make them dim for a running light and when you pull the brake lever, the resistor is bypassed providing the full 12v to them, making them bright for your braking indicator....

If I remember right, i used a 150 ohm 1 watt resistor......and it had an 8ohm 10 or 20 watt resistor in to begin with....

Where did you get your brake light????

 

[KTG151]

I bought through SLP...

 

[KTG151]

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