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Originally Posted by cellsafemode
So that sounds like they cheaped out with an analog relay since it's being driven by current in the reverse light circuit. Guess it costs too much to just have a digitally controlled relay that can be activated by a BCM module like they do with turn signals. Weird ...and stupid.
Gonna guess and say that you guys are adding your own 12v voltage regulator, which will not function at all in low current/voltage situations, leading to the led's remaining off when not in reverse but on when you are.
(edit) cheaped out on the analog relay that controls the infotainment sensor/camera knowing it's in reverse. Not sure why the system doesn't get the gear from the transmission like everywhere else and control the display of the rear camera based on that rather than some analog relay on the shifter).... must save a couple pennies somehow. Very stupid though.
Other idea would be a relay between the reverse light (and some other nearby source of always live 12v) so that when the reverse lights aren't getting enough power, the relay is active and not sending power (nc) and when it is getting power, there's no voltage drop across the relay so it becomes open and sends the power thru to the reverse lights.
just guessing and bored ... dont really expect you guys to explain how you design your product. Just lamenting the fact that so many decisions with car design are concerned about saving pennies and screwing the consumer vs good design.
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Good thinking, this is all pug and play, no need to remove bumper to install, I like the white light a lot more.