01-03-2013, 09:55 PM | #127 | |
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I was considering a relay that would allow the lights to have power when the key is in the run position but we may lose our hazard lghts. Another relay or manual switch(es) could bypass the relay when you want the show mode to work. Our cars most likely have spare locations and wiring for relays already. There's a way I can work around this but I'm not willing to gut my new car to do it yet. |
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01-04-2013, 12:57 PM | #128 |
Same thing here installed mine two years ago first winter parking car drained battery, had dealer to check drain system, couldn't find where the draw was coming from, I put switch on mine for show mode, but still drains battery, so put battery tender on this year so far so good
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01-04-2013, 01:00 PM | #129 |
Add me to that list don't know much about copying and pasteing thanks
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01-04-2013, 01:09 PM | #130 | |
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01-04-2013, 01:14 PM | #131 |
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I thought about that, but i think the DIC will bring up a warning message as soon as you press the brake pedal.
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01-04-2013, 02:18 PM | #132 |
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I have experience this problem twice. The first time was about 4 months after install. The second time about one month after the first time. The car was not driven for about 10 days prior to the second occurence. The symptoms are exactly as all have explained in this thread. I don't use the "show mode" and the purple wire is isolated. Just wondering about connecting it to +V instead of just "floating". Add me to the list.
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01-04-2013, 07:47 PM | #133 |
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Switch for power lead
I am absolutely crazy about these lights. I will put a "tender" on it OR do the power lead switch deal to keep them. Most likely a power lead switch deal would be best that would cycle on with the ignition switch. There might be something you could tee off in the fusebox maybe! Hey guys, it's custom...get use to it. These lights are worth the little extra care!
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01-04-2013, 07:55 PM | #134 | |
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So far, I don't think anyone has found a solution to the actual problem. We have all had to work around the issue for the time being like disconnect the negative terminal from the battery post when the car is not going to be driven for a while, or we need to get a battery charger/tender connected. Otherwise, removing the lights and replacing them with the OEM is the best bet. However, what I really want to know is the source of the issue we all have. There has to be something in the electronics of these taillights causing the issue. No battery should drain as fast as they are, and for as new as the batteries are. Unless these Camaros are notoriously horrible battery hogs, then these taillights may be to blame. |
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01-04-2013, 08:07 PM | #135 |
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mine in for 2 weeks now single pole switch grounded in truck for party mode, with scanner light up front no issues at all. did notice when i turn the toggle off for the party mode they take a few seconds to go off
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01-04-2013, 10:48 PM | #136 |
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Hopefully you won't experience this issue in the future. It took roughly 2.5 months for my battery to die.....and that happened twice. In that time frame, I rarely drove the car. So, if you daily drive yours, it may take much more time to show signs of battery drain from the Technostalgia lights. Good luck and please keep us updated!
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Good luck and let us know if you decide to purchase the taillights. |
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01-04-2013, 11:16 PM | #138 |
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01-05-2013, 02:04 PM | #139 | |
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I'm sure Technostalgia will come up with a fix, as they should....but until then I will look at a alternative DIY. They are worth it.
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