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Eyegore · 07-26-2006, 10:38 PM

Hey where did you guys place your LED light on your trucks to let thieves know your truck was armed? I want to place it so when they walk up on it they'll notice it before busting the glass out. I was thinking on the dash bezel but I wasn't sure that you would see it walking up on it from the side.
Any pics you have would be helpful - thanks

Tom

cochino12 · 07-26-2006, 11:15 PM

Why not put one in each door panel, right next to the lock.

Eyegore · 07-26-2006, 11:36 PM

can you buy an extra? My kit came with only one, and who would carry it?

cochino12 · 07-27-2006, 09:14 AM

I'm sure radio shack has them, if not I've ordered from www.partsexpress.com before.

Eyegore · 07-27-2006, 09:45 AM

Thanks Adam.

boxrodz · 07-27-2006, 10:48 AM

If you order on-line, you could also get them at superbrightleds or lsdiodes just to name a couple. The main advantage these have over the ones at Radio Shack is that they are brighter, have a better color selection and of better quality. Last time I check the local Radio Shack, they didn't have much of a selection, other than their typical 5mm red LEDs. Any electronic store in the Phoenix area should also carry LEDs. You may want to get a couple so that they both color match when blinking.

You may be able to connect an additional LED to the existing alarm circuit. Although, if the alarm circuit is designed to drive a single LED, you may notice that the two LEDs are not as bright as the single original one. But, it shouldn't be too noticeable. You need about 2-3.5 V and about 20 mA to drive an extra LED. Connecting the extra LED in parallel to the original one may yield better results then connecting them in series. Oh, BTW, make sure you have the LED connected in the correct polarity.

The flat side of the LED (the shorter lead) is the cathode (negative).

Eyegore · 07-27-2006, 11:02 AM

Thanks boxrodz

Malo83 · 07-27-2006, 03:55 PM

I have the VIPER alarm kit on my 83 Silverado and have the LED in the dash in the middle of the speaker grill, I like the Blue LED that VIPER uses and mounted where it is it can be seen all around the truck.

John

Eyegore · 07-27-2006, 08:06 PM

thanks malo83

07-26-2006, 10:38 PM	#1
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Alarm LED Light Hey where did you guys place your LED light on your trucks to let thieves know your truck was armed? I want to place it so when they walk up on it they'll notice it before busting the glass out. I was thinking on the dash bezel but I wasn't sure that you would see it walking up on it from the side. Any pics you have would be helpful - thanks Tom __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

07-26-2006, 11:15 PM	#2
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Alarm LED Light Why not put one in each door panel, right next to the lock. __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

07-26-2006, 11:36 PM	#3
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: Alarm LED Light can you buy an extra? My kit came with only one, and who would carry it? __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454 Last edited by Eyegore; 07-26-2006 at 11:36 PM.

07-27-2006, 09:14 AM	#4
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Alarm LED Light I'm sure radio shack has them, if not I've ordered from www.partsexpress.com before. __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

07-27-2006, 09:45 AM	#5
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: Alarm LED Light Thanks Adam. __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

07-27-2006, 10:48 AM	#6
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Re: Alarm LED Light If you order on-line, you could also get them at superbrightleds or lsdiodes just to name a couple. The main advantage these have over the ones at Radio Shack is that they are brighter, have a better color selection and of better quality. Last time I check the local Radio Shack, they didn't have much of a selection, other than their typical 5mm red LEDs. Any electronic store in the Phoenix area should also carry LEDs. You may want to get a couple so that they both color match when blinking. You may be able to connect an additional LED to the existing alarm circuit. Although, if the alarm circuit is designed to drive a single LED, you may notice that the two LEDs are not as bright as the single original one. But, it shouldn't be too noticeable. You need about 2-3.5 V and about 20 mA to drive an extra LED. Connecting the extra LED in parallel to the original one may yield better results then connecting them in series. Oh, BTW, make sure you have the LED connected in the correct polarity. The flat side of the LED (the shorter lead) is the cathode (negative). Attached Images __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

07-27-2006, 11:02 AM	#7
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: Alarm LED Light Thanks boxrodz __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

07-27-2006, 03:55 PM	#8
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: Alarm LED Light I have the VIPER alarm kit on my 83 Silverado and have the LED in the dash in the middle of the speaker grill, I like the Blue LED that VIPER uses and mounted where it is it can be seen all around the truck. John

07-27-2006, 08:06 PM	#9
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: Alarm LED Light thanks malo83 __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454



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